Category Archives: Bible Study

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”

May 10, 202 Our reading today is again from Psalms this time in chapters 50, 53, 60, and 75. These are various Psalms written by Asaph. Psalm 50 – Sacrifices showed the worshippers hearts and priorities. In Israel’s case, the sacrifices testified against them. Psalm 53 – The biblical meaning of the word fool isContinue reading “Bible Study May 10”

May 9, 2023 We are sharing reading time today between 2 Samuel eight and nine along with 1 Chronicles 18. As you read this think about this: Saul chased David for fifteen years why would David seek out a relative of Saul to be kind to? 2 Samuel 8 – David secured many battle victoriesContinue reading “Bible Study May 9”

May 8, 2023 We’re back in Psalms today reading chapters 25, 29, 33, 36, and 39. References are from the NKJV. Chapter 25 – Because God is good, upright, loving, and faithful He teaches sinners and guides the humble, those who sense their need for divine help. Reverential fear of the Lord arises from anContinue reading “Bible Study May 8”

May 7, 2023 Two very similar passages from two different books are our reading for today: from 2 Samuel 7 and 1 Chronicles 17. 2 Samuel 7 – David was enjoying a time of rest and a dream was born. The context of his dream was peace, the concern was a place for the LordContinue reading “Bible Study May 7”