Category Archives: Bible Study

May 29, 2013 Reading today from 1 Kings 1 and 2 along with Psalms 37, 71 and 94. 1 Kings 1 – 1 Kings opens with the search for a young woman whose body heat will warm the king. The servants political motivation is evident when Abishag is found from the village of Shunem –Continue reading “Bible Study May 29”

Thursday May 25, 2023 1 Chronicles 23 – 25 is our reading for Thursday. Chapter 23 – Chapters 23 – 27 are dominated by lists of personnel within the kingdom appointed by David for support of the temple and its services after his death. The list of names provide us with David’s preparation for theContinue reading “Bible Study May 25”

May 24, 2023 For today we look at the book of Psalms specifically chapters 108 – 110. Psalm 108 – The fact that David is committed to the Lord allows him to boldly trust God for deliverance, even though God has rejected His people. David has not yet been rescued so he pleads with GodContinue reading “Bible Study May 24”

May 23, 2023 For Tuesday reading we are looking at 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21 – 22, Psalm 30. 2 Samuel 24 – For the second time David has to face the wrath of God (21:1-14) but this time he has more of the blame. It’s a hard lesson for David and his peopleContinue reading “Bible Study May 23”

May 17, 2023 Reading back in 2 Samuel 16 to 18 today. Chapter 16 – in this chapter is an account of Ziba, the servant of Mephibosheth, getting his inheritance by misrepresentation of him, and by presents to David, 2Sa 16:1-4; and of Shimei’s cursing David as he passed along, which David bore patiently, andContinue reading “Bible Study May 17”

May 16, 2023 Today and Thursday we will be reading from the book of Psalms. Today we look at chapters 2-3, 12-13, 28, & 55. Psalm 3 – David uses the word many to describe the nations that turned against him. Worse than the people being a threat David did not want to lose theContinue reading “Bible Study May 16”

May 15, 2023 Reading for Monday takes us to 2 Samuel 13 – 15. 2 Samuel 13 – After Amnon had committed the sin against Tamar, he had stolen her virginity, a terrible curse in Israel but he also rejected her as his wife contrary to the law. David is very angry with Amnon butContinue reading “Bible Study May 15”

May 14, 2023 Today for Sunday our reading is from the book od Psalms, 32, 51, 86, 122. Psalm 32 – “Teach” to “instruct, direct. To point, shoot, aim, throw, cast in a straight manner.” The primary meaning “yawah” is to “shoot straight” or “direct the flow.” The most important Bible word derived from yawahContinue reading “Bible Study May 14”

May 13, 2023 We read of the story of David and Bathsheba today from 2 Samuel 11 – 12 and the victory over another enemy in 1 Chronicles 20. Chapter 11 – The writer tells us the kings normally return to battle after the rainy season of the year. David and Joab want to finishContinue reading “Bible Study May 13”

May 12, 2023 We are back solely in the book of Psalms for today’s reading Psalms 65 – 67 and 69 – 70. Psalm 65 – Psalm 65 exhorts people to praise God. It declares the praise begins in Jerusalem and is proclaimed throughout all creation. God resolves humanities deepest need, forgiving people, drawing themContinue reading “Bible Study May 12”