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A Study Through 2 Samuel
King David: His Last Works (2 Samuel 24) – Sunday’s Bible Study (01\14\24)
Pastor Smith continues his verse-by-verse Bible study of the Life of David in his through the Bible series, "Logos: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Love." This message will consider David's final work. Motivated by pride, David commanded for the people to be numbered...
Battle Wounds, Broken Hearts, and Peace Restored – Wednesday Bible Study, December 13, 2023
You are invited to join Pastor Smith for his ongoing chronological series in the Scriptures, "Logos: A Study of Faith, Hope, and Love." This evening's Bible study focused on the sorrows of David after learning his son Absalom was slain in battle. The study is taken...
What happens when men sacrifice their moral authority? – Lessons from the Life of David (2 Samuel 13-15) – On YouTube
“Troubles at Home: Lessons from the Life of David” Text – 2 Samuel 13-15 Topic – When good men do nothing. Series –Logos: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and LoveIn His infinite wisdom, God recorded in His Word both the weaknesses and failures of mankind and His eternal,...
Does God Ever Repent? (2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21)
Scripture reading – 2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21 Click on this link to translate today's Bible study into German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. Today’s Scripture readings are parallel accounts of the same tragic event…David's decision to...
The Last Will and Testament of King David (2 Samuel 23; Psalm 57)
Scripture reading – 2 Samuel 23; Psalm 57 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, German, Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, or Spanish. Our Scripture reading comprises the historical narrative of David’s life in 2 Samuel 23 and Psalm 57....
The Cry of a Thirsty Soul: Hope Thou in God! (Psalm 42; 2 Samuel 22)
Scripture reading – Psalm 42; 2 Samuel 22 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, French, or Portuguese. Today’s Scripture reading consists of two psalms, but only one of them is found in the Book of Psalms. 2...
Blood for Blood: A Call for Justice (2 Samuel 20; 2 Samuel 21)
Scripture reading – 2 Samuel 20; 2 Samuel 21 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, or Portuguese. The prophet Nathan had warned David that the consequences of his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder...
Battle Wounds, Broken Hearts, and Peace Restored (2 Samuel 19)
Scripture reading – 2 Samuel 19 Click on this link to translate today's Bible study into German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, or Portuguese. Today’s Bible study returns to the historical narrative in 2 Samuel 19. For context, remember David, his family,...
Weeping and Wailing: The Death of Rebel (2 Samuel 18; Psalm 26)
Scripture reading - 2 Samuel 18; Psalm 26 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Arabic, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. Our Scripture reading is 2 Samuel 18 and Psalm 26. Today’s devotional is focused solely on 2 Samuel 18. 2...
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The Dilemma of Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Matthew 19)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading – Matthew 19 Today’s Scripture reading (Matthew 19) begins with a question that has troubled many throughout the centuries and...
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The Power of Persevering Prayer (Luke 18)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading – Luke 18 We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke, but I remind you that the chapter breaks in the four Gospels will not be as...
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The Dilemma of Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage (Matthew 19)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading – Matthew 19 Today’s Scripture reading (Matthew 19) begins with a question that has troubled many throughout the centuries and...