There’s a common trait I see among the most passionate followers of God. Their failures are just as spectacular (and public) as their successes. Think of David’s amazing victory over Goliath versus his affair with Bathsheba. Or Peter, who professed undying love for Yeshua, only to deny him three times a short while later. Thankfully, […]
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2S19-3: David’s Zeal Versus Messiah’s Sinlessness
Wanna know why the Jewish people have historically had a difficult time dealing with their image of David? There are three reasons. First, they view him as the exact type of Messiah they are to expect. Second, they see their Messiah as having to be perfect (understandably so). Third, because of their understanding that the […]
2S19-2: Why God’s Forgiveness Doesn’t Erase Earthly Consequences
“Trembling, the king went up to the room over the gate, weeping and crying, ‘Oh, my son Avshalom! My son! My son Avshalom! If only I had died instead of you! Oh, Avshalom, my son, my son!’”-2 Samuel 19:1 One famous rabbi has pointed out an interesting aspect of the word “trembling” that begins verse […]
2S19-1: Don’t Let Family Pull You Away from God
Today, we begin 2nd Samuel Chapter 19. For the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. For the King James Version, click HERE. “Trembling, the king went up to the room over the gate, weeping and crying, ‘Oh, my son Avshalom! My son! My son Avshalom! If only I had died instead of you! Oh, Avshalom, my […]
2S18-15: Why Victories Without Loved Ones Don’t Satisfy
“Then Achima‘atz the son of Tzadok said, ‘Let me run now and bring news to the king that Adonai has judged in his favor by releasing him from his enemies.’”-2 Samuel 18:19 In verse 19, the High Priest’s son, Achima’atz, was so excited that the war was over and David had won. He wants to […]