August 7, 2022 We read 2 Samuel 11-23. In chapter 11 we see that King David sinned. His soldiers were fighting a war, and for some reason he stayed back. He looked out the window and saw a beautiful woman. He asked who she was, and even though she was married to Uriah the HittiteContinue reading “David gives me hope.”
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Davidic Covenant
July 31, 2022 This week we read 2 Samuel 1-10. Chapter 7 really connects the New and Old Testament. It is about the promise God made to David and is called the Davidic Covenant. We will also see how God’s plans for our lives are so much better and bigger than anything we could dream.Continue reading “Davidic Covenant”
How do you handle conflict?
July 24, 2021 This week we finished 1 Samuel and read chapters 21-31. We see a change in David. He went from fearless and dependent upon God, to fearful of Saul. Skip Heitzig has said, “Even the best men are men at best.” And that was David. Even though he was a man after God’sContinue reading “How do you handle conflict?”
Who do you depend on in the battle?
July 17, 2022 This week we read 1 Samuel 11-20. We read that Saul was made king and was king for 42 years. He did not follow God’s commands and lost the Spirit of the LORD that was upon him, and lost his linage of kingship through his children. We also read that David wasContinue reading “Who do you depend on in the battle?”
Unable to Post this Week
July 9, 2022 Hi All, I am not available this week to post. There will be no further reading so this is a good time to catch up. Have a blessed week.
God’s Ways Don’t Always Make Sense
July 3 2022 This week we read 1 Samuel 1-10. This takes place during the end of the time of judges. We are going to focus on the story of Hannah. I hope this will encourage you. Elkanah was a Levite, a priest, and had 2 wives; Peninnah (means pearl or rich hair) and HannahContinue reading “God’s Ways Don’t Always Make Sense”
More than a love story.
This week we read the book of Ruth. When you first read the book, it seems to be a love story between Boaz and Ruth. It is so much more. The book of Ruth is the only book of the Bible titled after a female who is a gentile and is written by Samuel. ItContinue reading “More than a love story.”
Happy Fathers Day!
6/20/2022 Happy Father’s Day! As we celebrate our fathers on earth, remember our Heavenly Father and celebrate Him as well. Thank Him for all He has done for you and praise His Holy name. This week we finished Judges. I will not be writing anything more on the book. Next week we will read allContinue reading “Happy Fathers Day!”
Break the Cycle
June 12, 2022 This week we read Judges 1-10. This book follows the death of Joshua, who was an incredible leader who loved and followed the Lord faithfully. In this book we find the generations after Joshua living a terrible cycle of rebellion, consequence, and deliverance. The Israelites would rebel by forgetting the Lord, orContinue reading “Break the Cycle”
It is your choice
June 5, 2022 Today we are discussing the rest of the book of Joshua from Chapters 21-24. The land has been given to each tribe, and at the end of the chapter, Joshua gives a speech prior to his death. Joshua 24:1-15 says, “Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judgesContinue reading “It is your choice”