Day 106 – Psalm 56, 120, 140, 141, 142
Talking Points Again we see David's turmoil in dealing with the attacks of people. It becomes clear that words and slander are at least as upsetting as physical attacks and…
Day 105 – Psalms 7, 27, 31, 34, 52
Talking Points The Psalms are the most peculiar things. We have the actual songs from the Hebrew hymnal. These are songs that were sung in celebrations and at funerals, songs…
Day 104 – 1 Samuel 21-24
Talking Points In these chapters, we see two sides of David. On one hand, he seems to be driven by fear. On the other, he operates in great faith. What…
Day 103 – 1 Samuel 18-20, Psalms 11, 59
Talking Points As David's popularity grows, Saul becomes angry and suspicious of him. He places David in perilous situations hoping for his ruin. As Saul sees that God is with…
Day 102 – 1 Samuel 15-17
Talking Points God gives very clear commands to Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites. Saul disobeys. The Bible says, "But Saul..." (15:9). Partial obedience is not obedience. Notice the process:God…
Day 101 – 1 Samuel 13-14
Talking Points The Israelites are warring against a powerful Philistine army with 30,000 chariots and 6,000 horsemen. This war will last throughout the reign of Saul.In the face of an…
Day 100 – 1 Samuel 9-12
Talking Points God chooses Saul from the tribe of Benjamin to lead as king. He is described as choice, handsome, and tall. After his selection and conquest of the Ammonites,…
Day 99 – 1 Samuel 4-8
Talking Points Just as the LORD had told them, destruction comes to Israel as they fight the Philistines. The people did not obey or honor God, but instead, they believed…
Day 98 – 1 Samuel 1-3
Talking Points The Bible records Elkanah's great love for Hannah.Hannah, living in great sadness, takes her cause to the LORD (1:10). She does not strike out at her rival. She…
Day 97 – Ruth 1-4
Talking Points All of Ruth in one day! Seriously?!This is a remarkable book with profound meaning and implications. It is a picture of salvation, it explains a requirement of our…