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June 11, 2023 – 2 Samuel 24 – David Sins by Taking a Census

When King David takes a head count of the people without also collecting the half-shekel atonement offering, God sends a plague. David repents and the death angel sheaths his sword at the location of the future Temple at the threshing … Continue reading

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June 4, 2023 – 2 Samuel 23 – The Last Words of David, and David’s Mighty Men

David’s humble psalm of thanksgiving contains a prophecy of the Messiah’s kingdom and victory over the “sons of Belial.” It is followed by a listing of his “mighty men” – who represent the tools and means for spiritually overcoming the … Continue reading

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May 21, 2023 – 2 Samuel 22 – David’s Song of Deliverance

David looks back over his life and praises God for His faithfulness. The chapter is virtually the same as Psalm 18. As a type of Christ, David’s words about his own experiences anticipate the suffering and death of Christ, His … Continue reading

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May 7, 2023 – Celebrate Pentecost!

The Holy Spirit was poured out on Jesus’ disciples on the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, celebrated on the 50th day after Passover. According to Jewish tradition, this was also the day God gave the Ten Commandments to his people. Mount … Continue reading

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April 30, 2023 – 2 Samuel 21 – Revenge of the Gibeonites

During a famine, David asks God for its cause. God explains it is because Saul slaughtered a number of Gibeonites and broke a covenant with them. The famine actually happened earlier in David’s reign, and the explanation takes us all … Continue reading

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April 23, 2023 – 2 Samuel 20 – Sheba’s Rebellion

Just as David is restoring his kingship in Jerusalem, another rebellion breaks out. Sheba, a Benjamite, convinces the 10 tribes to end their loyalty to David and go “back to your tents.” David sends troops in pursuit. Joab, his old … Continue reading

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April 16, 2023 – 2 Samuel 19 – David’s Excessive Grief

Because of David’s grief for his rebellious son Absalom, there was a cloud over his recent victory. Joab brings David to his senses, but more trouble is brewing as David tries to consolidate his support among the tribes. Notes on … Continue reading

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