David's early reign as king of Israel was marked by military success as the Lord gave him victory after victory. But we are reminded in 2 Samuel 8-10...
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In 2 Samuel 7, we find David's God-honoring desire replaced by God's perfect plan. Here we find the great covenant the Lord made with David and his...
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Like anyone who enters a position of leadership, David had to deal wisely with pressing needs and the expectations of others. But David also...
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Saul and his son Ish-bosheth were typical kings. They pursued power and control and sought to destroy rivals. David, God's annointed kiing, was...
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God had chosen David to succeed Saul as Israel's king. Yet when David's opportunity came with Saul's death, he mourned Saul's passing and quietly...
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The Bible records God's use of otherwise unknown people to teach us valuable lessons. Even in a long, long list of names like we encounter in the...
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David recognized his unwise and desperate acts and turned again to the Lord. Saul did neither. The last chapters of 1 Samuel record the sad end of...
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David's life as a fugitive was marked by ups and downs, but because his heart was turned toward God, his trials would mold him spiritually and...
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David's experiences as he fled from Saul remind us that adversity and opposition can challenge our commitment to the Lord. But they also afford us...
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To know God and walk with Him is to become the target of God's enemies. David suffered injustice and opposition because he did the right things. His...
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David first appears in the Bible as a young man with a great faith. While overlooked and dismissed by others, he has a heart for God that soon...
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Impatience with God's timing leads to disobeying God. And disobedience, without genuine repentance, leads to more disobedience and arrogant...
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People are enamored with impressive appearances. But the Bible is consistent in teaching that it is character--what is in the heart--that counts....
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Why would people surrender the sure protection of God for the uncertain hope that a human leader would protect them and provide for them? When people...
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When people seek to "use" God rather than seek to be used by Him, tragedy is assured. Israel saw God's ark as nothing more than a good-luck charm....
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The birth of Samuel in the midst of spiritual apostasy in Israel marked a turning point for the nation. Standing in contrast to the corrupt...
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Hope is key to turning bitterness to joy. And hope comes from faith in God and living faithfully for Him. For Naomi it was a long trek from...
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One measure of godly character is Christlike love--love that is selfless, sacrificial, and undeterred by obstacles. Boaz's determination to do...
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We can't control all the circumstances in our lives, but we can control how we respond to them. Ruth responded to her difficulties with humility,...
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God is always at work, but His quiet providence is usually recognized and appreciated only by those who are actively seeking to honor Him in their...
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Hardships often force us to make decisive, life-altering choices. Ruth demostrates that in such moments, and as we face challenging circumstances,...
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The opening verses of the book of Ruth remind us that economics and an easier life must not be the determining factors in major life decisions. We...
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The last chapters of Judges give us a glimpse of how depraved Human beings can become when they reject God and His Word. They remind us of how...
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People who reject the true God inevitably create their own gods. This is the sad lesson of Israel's history and the enduring legacy of humanity....
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Samson demonstrates that God can use even arrogant, foolish, and morally weak people to accomplish His purposes. Yet how much more this judge could...
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Lesson 130 - Military Action and a Touch of Grace
2 Samuel 8 - 10; 1 Chronicles 18 - 19
07/01/2022
Lesson 129 - God's Covenant with David
2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17
06/30/2022
Lesson 128 - David Reigns and the Ark Returns
2 Samuel 5 - 6; 1 Chronicles 11:1-9; 12 - 16
06/29/2022
Lesson 127 - How to Treat Both Friend and Foe
2 Samuel 3 - 4
06/28/2022
Lesson 126 - Civil War
2 Samuel 1 - 2
06/27/2022
Lesson 125 - Never Forgotten
1 Chronicles 1 - 9
06/24/2022
Lesson 124 - The Final Days of King Saul
1 Samuel 29 - 31; 1 Chronicles 10
06/23/2022
Lesson 123 - The Fool and the Witch of Endor
1 Samuel 25 - 28
06/22/2022
Lesson 122 - Israel's Most Wanted
1 Samuel 21 - 24
06/21/2022
Lesson 121 - Dodging Spears
1 Samuel 18 - 20
06/20/2022
Lesson 120 - David and Goliath
1 Samuel 16 - 17
06/17/2022
Lesson 119 - The Fall of King Saul
1 Samuel 13 - 15
06/16/2022
Lesson 118 - The Wrong Choice for the Wrong Reason
1 Samuel 9 - 12
06/15/2022
Lesson 117 - Verbs of Action and Repentance
1 Samuel 7:3 - 8:22
06/14/2022
Lesson 116 - Treating God Like a Lucky Charm
1 Samuel 4:1 - 7:2
06/13/2022
Lesson 115 - From Hannah to Shiloh
1 Samuel 1 - 3
06/10/2022
Lesson 114 - And They Lived Happily Ever After
Ruth 4:13-22
06/09/2022
Lesson 113 - Sealed With a Sandal
Ruth 4:1-12
06/08/2022
Lesson 112 - A Midnight Proposal
Ruth 3
06/07/2022
Lesson 111 - No Such Thing as Chance
Ruth 2
06/06/2022
Lesson 110 - Three Widows ... Three Ways
Ruth 1:6-22
06/03/2022
Lesson 109 - Once Upon a Time
Ruth 1:1-5
06/02/2022
Lesson 108 - Darkness
Judges 19 - 21
06/01/2022
Lesson 107 - Homemade Gods
Judges 17 - 18
05/31/2022
Lesson 106 - O Be Careful Little Eyes
Judges 15 - 16
05/30/2022
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