Today, we begin 2nd Samuel Chapter 8. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James version, click HERE. “Some time afterwards, David attacked the P’lishtim and subdued them; David took Meteg-Amah out of the hands of the P’lishtim.” -2 Samuel 8:1 So the last chapter was all about God’s promise to build […]
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2S7-34: Can You Trust God Even When He Doesn’t Make Sense?
I’ve got one final point to make before I finish off 2nd Samuel Chapter 7. I want you to get just how radical a notion it was for David and the ancient Israelites to be told that… God didn’t need a house to live in… And that He wasn’t restricted by geographical boundaries. It went […]
2S7-33: The Truth About God’s Presence – It’s NOT About Location!
2 Samuel 7 sets the stage for future events. What do I mean exactly? Well, it makes perfect sense. One of the big themes of this chapter was the Temple. David wanted to build one to make sure God’s presence would always be with him. Yet, the Lord had to correct David on this point. […]
2S7-32: Why Even The Wisest And Wealthiest Die Empty Without God
Chapter 7 of 2nd Samuel represents a radical break from the preceding six chapters. What do I mean exactly? The first six chapters focus on showing us how David rose to become king after Saul’s death. But once we arrive at Chapter 7, it’s like the pause button is pressed… And the content turns philosophical. […]
2S7-31: The Hidden Miracles in Your Life—Have You Noticed Them Yet?
The Book of 2nd Samuel contains various kinds of literature written by anonymous writers. Under the inspiration of God’s spirit, these authors came together and pieced together this period of Israel’s history into one coherent work. Now, one characteristic that stands out between Scripture and other ancient writings is that ancient gentile literature glorifies their […]