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A Study Through 2 Samuel
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...
On Whose Side Are You? (2 Samuel 17)
Scripture reading - 2 Samuel 17 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Russian. 2 Samuel 17 continues the historical record of the insurrection led by Absalom, David’s thirdborn son. We are given...
Political Correctness is a Societal Cancer (Psalm 12)
Scripture reading - Psalm 12 Click on this link to translate today's Bible study into German, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French, Spanish, or Portuguese. An Introduction The musings David expressed in Psalm 12 are familiar to those who follow current events....
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