Psalm: 37:1-18 Meditation: 1 KingsSolomon, like his father David before him, knew from a young age the plans his father and God had for him. How can someone whose nickname means Beloved of God fall so far away and not care about the consequences of his actions? Like King Saul, Solomon tried to thwart God’s …
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Friday, August 26
Psalm: 16 Meditation: 1 KingsHow does God keep His promises to David? What does this passage tell us about the state and peace of Israel during the reign of Solomon? Why would the nation to the north of Israel acknowledge and help build a temple to a foreign god? How would these building projects contribute …
Tuesday, August 23
Psalm: 5 Meditation: 1 KingsHow many times did David’s authority have to be challenged in his later years? Why would Adonijah and his followers think they could steal the throne? Why would the king’s followers risk everything to ensure the king’s wishes came to pass? Why did Solomon allow Adonijah to live? Gospel:Mark 13:28-37 New …
Wednesday, August 17
Psalm: 119:145-176 Meditation: 2 SamHow can the love of a parent be so blinding? King David sat at the gate hoping for two outcomes: 1. That his forces would prevail in battle 2. That his son Absalom would survive. He hears that the rebellious forces were vanquished but is overcome with grief at the news …
Sunday, August 14
Psalm: 118 Meditation:2 SamuelThe costs of David’s actions in his personal life, parenting, and leadership are shown in this story. David’s concern for others causes him to leave Jerusalem, the Ark, and some family behind. God’s providence is still at work as David sends back one of his advisors to sabotage the Prince’s plan. Because …
Wednesday, August 3
Psalm: 119:97-120 Meditation: JohnJohn the Baptist, like David before him, said that the one that came after him was actually before him. Contemplate how confusing this statement would have been to those receiving it. If you were one of John the Baptist’s followers would you have left him and followed Jesus? Gospel:John 1:29-42 …
Saturday, July 30
Psalm: 75, 76 Meditation: 2 SamuelDavid - like Joshua before him - inquires and is given specific instruction by God for the battles’ outcome. The Philistines fell twice before David and his army. David begins to bring the Ark of the Covenant to his new capital - the captured city of Jerusalem. Gospel: …
Wednesday, July 27
Psalm: 72 Meditation: 2 SamuelRevenge, family, and politics are at the heart of this story. Joab, David’s chief subordinate, murdered Abner who had killed (not murdered) Joab’s brother after Abner made peace and submitted. To prevent Abner from eclipsing his position was never known. David’s relationship to Joab, and maybe his need for him, kept …
Sunday, July 24
Psalm: 24 Meditation: 2 SamuelAt Saul’s death, David is not but insisted on mourning the loss of Saul and especially Jonathan, Saul’s son. Jonathan’s nature (selfless and protective of David at his own peril) is a great example of a life well lived for God. Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 New Testament: …
Monday, July 18
Psalm: 41 Meditation: 1 SamuelDavid’s willpower is amazing as not only did he pass on an opportunity to eliminate his enemy but stopped his men from doing this also. Saul later acknowledges this himself while in a rare mindset of humility. Gospel: Mark 4:1-20 New Testament:Acts 13:44-52Old Testament: 1 Samuel …
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