April 18, 2023 In case you are seeing this for the first time we are reading through the Bible in a year and I am adding notes for you to consider as you join us. Today we are back in the Psalms reading from 17, 35, 54, and 63. As we read these think aboutContinue reading “Bible Study April 18”
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Bible Study April 17
April 17, 2023 From chapters 25 through 27 we see three primary highlights: David marries Abigail, he once again spars the life of Saul and well among of people the Philistines for 16 months. Chapter 25 – Samuel dies and Israel is in lament over his death. He anointed Saul as the fist king, nowContinue reading “Bible Study April 17”
Bible Study April 16
April 16, 2023 We begin our week in the book of Psalms reading from chapters 56, 120, and 140 to 142. Chapter 56 – According to this Psalm David wrote it when the Philistines seized him in Gath when he was fleeing Saul. David calls on God to be gracious in light of his adversariesContinue reading “Bible Study April 16”
Bible Study April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023 For Saturday we read five Psalms of David they are 5, 27, 31, 34, and 52. Psalm 7 – David prays that God will deliver him from his pursuers. He was willing to be chastised for what he did wrong. David affirms that God does not only judge human actions but alsoContinue reading “Bible Study April 15, 2023”
Bible Study April 14
April 14, 2023 A question to consider as we read from 1 Samuel 21 – 24. How can we spend time waiting for God’s deliverance? Chapter 21 – David’s deceit causes the death of the priests of Ahimelech and other priests. Scripture records both good and bad of the heroes of the faith. David wroteContinue reading “Bible Study April 14”
Bible Study April 13
April 13, 2023 Today our reading takes us to 1 Samuel 18 – 20 and Psalms 11 and 59 both Psalms of David. Chapter 18 – When Jonathan gave his royal robe and armor to David, he relinquished his right to the throne knowing it was for David to become king. In receiving it DavidContinue reading “Bible Study April 13”
Bible Study April 12
April 12, 2023 From chapters 15 to 18 we see where God who made Saul king now rejects him because of his disobedience. Furthermore we read where Samuel anoints the youngest son of Jesse to be king, David the meets Goliath in battle and strongly defeats him Chapter 15 – Saul wins an important battleContinue reading “Bible Study April 12”
Bible Study April 11
April 11, 2023 1 Samuel 13 & 14 Chapter 13 – It didn’t take long for Saul’s personal and spiritual defects to manifest themselves, to his own destruction and Israel’s detriment. He was impatient and impulsive who made decisions under pressure and then tried to justify himself rather than admitting a mistake. While Saul wasContinue reading “Bible Study April 11”
Bible Study April 10
April 10, 2023 As we read today the thought that entered my mind was a familiar one “be careful what you ask for.” Today we look at 1 Samuel 9 through 12. Chapter 9 – Israel demanded a king and a king they got. God set about work of controlling the choice of king forContinue reading “Bible Study April 10”
Bible Study April 9
April 9, 2023 Today our reading takes us to 1 Samuel chapter four through eight. We read of the capture of the ark of the covenant by the Philistines and the resulting death of Eli as a consequence of the capturing of the ark. We will also see the ark is returned to Israel, andContinue reading “Bible Study April 9”