Category: 1 Samuel

The first scene of 2 Samuel introduces us to David’s learning of King Saul’s death through the arrival of a grifter, bearing Saul’s kingly…

David knew grief well, and knew that it sometimes needs expressing. While he and his men had emotionally grieved the death of Saul, Jonathan,…

Our society likes big things and big bangs. One hundred day plans. Transformational change. Slow and steady might win the race in the past,…

Chapter 2 of 2 Samuel shows an example of the failure of force to prevent God’s Plan advancing through David’s kingship. While David’s anointing…

After Saul’s death, Abner attempted to seize power through conquering King David’s kingdom by force. He failed. A period of Civil War followed, where…

Success in a sinful world can often come at a brutal cost. Financial gain through ruining another financially. Promotions and power through destroying or…

Injustice also occurs in our day. Christ's church faces oppression and injustice the world over. We might face prejudice for our beliefs. Some face…

Opposition from the great powers of this world cannot stop God. Time is no barrier to God fulfilling his promises. It may take longer…

We must respect God’s commands. We must act as God requires us to act, especially when it comes to serving him. Especially when God…

Our worship of God must be reverent and follow the instructions God has given us. It should also not be joyless. It should not…

God’s response to David’s desire may seem odd. After all, what David wanted for God seemed reasonable and right; Nathan thought so. But it…

Our passage this week brings us to the Davidic Covenant. This covenant proclaims God’s goodness and mercy to David and his House. To David…