Category Archives: Readings

David’s offer of kindness to the Ammonite king is rejected and his ambassadors are humiliated. The Ammonites aided by the Syrians prepare for war. David’s general Joab’s exhortation to the troops (later quoted by Paul) is one we can apply … Continue reading →

David honors his promise to Jonathan by seeking out his crippled son, Mephibosheth, returning lands and provisions to him and giving him a seat at the royal table. The story is a reflection of our own situation before God and … Continue reading →

In preparation for Hanukkah, we will first read the story of the annunciation of Jesus’ birth to Mary, and then examine how this season became associated with Christmas on Dec. 25. Can the pagan traditions associated with Christmas be transformed … Continue reading →

1 Chronicles 18 restates generally what we read in 2 Samuel 8, and Psalm 60 was written expanding on these battles of King David, especially as they regard the defeat of Edom. The lesson is that when God “subdues” us, … Continue reading →

This chapter recounts David’s victories over Israel’s surrounding enemies and gives us a picture of Christ’s subduing of our willful flesh and old nature. The companion Psalm 60 was written about these battles, especially David’s victory over Edom. Notes on … Continue reading →

This week we take a closer look at God’s promise to David, the ‘Sure Mercies of David’ and the prophecy’s fulfillment in Christ the Messiah. Notes on the Everlasting Promise to David

David’s desire to build God a Temple is postponed until the reign of his son Solomon. David cannot be the builder because he is a man of war, and the Temple would be a place of peace. Notes on 2 … Continue reading →