Day 152 – 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 72
Talking Points Remember that 1 and 2 Chronicles were originally one book written by Ezra. So, 2 Chronicles picks up where 1 Chronicles concluded.Fulfilling God's promise to David, Solomon is…
Day 149 – 1 Kings 1-2, Psalm 37, 71, 94
Talking Points Another of David's sons decides to make himself king in place of Solomon. Adonijah schemes with Abiathar, the priest, and Joab, the general, to gain the throne of…
Day 147 – 1 Chronicles 26-29, Psalm 127
Talking Points For the smooth functioning of the temple and the affairs of the nation, gatekeepers, treasurers, magistrates, teachers, army officers, overseers, and scribes are appointed. Their duties are clearly…
Day 145 – 1 Chronicles 23-25
Talking Points David appoints Solomon as king and begins taking steps toward the transition.Moses is forever recorded as "the man of God" (23:14). Can you imagine the honor for God…
Day 144 – Psalm 108-110
Talking Points The psalmist shows us our praises or lack of praises are a witness to the world. David says he will sing praises "among the peoples" (108:3) and "in…
Day 143 – 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21-22, Psalm 30
Talking Points David has sinned against God by taking a census of the people. Most likely, it was done to bolster his pride. God sends a prophet and gives David…
Day 141 – 2 Samuel 22-23, Psalm 57
Talking Points With the end of the ordeal concerning Absalom, David praises God. The Bible says he sang the song of chapter 22 "to the LORD" (22:1). It was not…
Day 139 – 2 Samuel 19-21
Talking Points After the death of Absalom, David is so distraught, he fails to see the value of those close to him. There are many who loved and served David…
Day 138 – Psalm 26, 40, 58, 61-62, 64
Talking Points David writes songs that cry out for God's deliverance, for strength, and for help. Having been wronged, he asks for justice and vindication. There is incredible honesty and…
Day 137 – 2 Samuel 16-18
Talking Points God's promise of judgment in the consequences of David's sin continues to be fulfilled as Absalom's rebellion escalates. It really is an unimaginable situation, full of betrayal, lies,…