“You also freed me from the quarrels of my people. You kept me to be the head of the nations; A people I did not know now serve me.” -2 Samuel 22:44 Verse 44 says that the Lord PALAT from the RIB of the AM. PALAT means “delivered.” RIB means “quarrels” (nothing to do with […]

“They looked, But there was no one to help, even to Adonai, But he didn’t answer.” -2 Samuel 22:42 To modern-day believers, verse 42 (copied above) comes across as just a pious parable. But to David, what’s expressed here is as real and tangible as the cornflakes or scrambled eggs you ate for breakfast this morning. David […]

There’s one concept I think believers struggle with more than any other: It’s understanding how their actions for the Lord really matter. Have you ever felt like you can never do enough for God? Maybe you stress yourself out trying to be the “perfect” disciple. You volunteer for every congregation activity, tithe more than feels […]

“I pursued my enemies and wiped them out, without turning back until they were destroyed. I destroyed them, crushed them; they can’t get up; They have fallen under my feet.” -2 Samuel 22:38-39 Verses 38-49 refer to Holy War. This is as good a time as ever to remind you that the Biblical Holy War […]

“You give me your shield, which is salvation; Your answers make me great.” -2 Samuel 22:36 Yesterday, we talked about how prayer is our powerful bow of bronze that is most deadly in the hands of a trained prayer warrior. Today, we complete that metaphor with verse 36, which speaks of the shield of salvation. […]