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…
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…
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…
Talking Points In these songs, we see the blessing of living in the truth of God's Word rather than in the counsel of the world. Counsel translates "advice or strategy."…
Talking Points Saul finds himself reaping the wages of his disobedience. He walks in opposition to God, even being told that the Lord is his adversary (28:15). Saul knows God…
Talking Points The Israelites fail and face God's judgment for 40 years at the hands of the Philistines.The Angel of the Lord, a preincarnate visitation of Christ, appears to a…
Talking Points Once again, Israel is in a cycle of sin and punishment. God tells them, "But you have not obeyed Me..." (6:10). For this, they have been taken captive…
Talking Points The Israelites continue their pattern. First -- sin, rebellion, and compromise. God's people take on the ways and the false worship of the pagan people in their midst.…
Talking Points The Israelites have crossed over and set up camp in the Promised Land. There is a profound transition that takes place. The produce of the land sustains them,…
Talking Points What an awesome book! I have a deep love for the story of Joshua that has grown over the last years. As I've been blessed to teach through…
Talking Points God is leading His people into the Promised Land. God acts on their behalf, giving their enemies into their hands. He is their Protector and Provider. Still, it…