Weekly Random Links
The whole sweep of Scripture NT Wright speaks on how to read the bible. He advocates reading to gain big and a small view of scripture. Not just a big view or a small detailed [ Read More … ]
MonthApril 2014
2 Samuel 19-21 My lord the king has come safely home
From 2 Samuel 19-21 Mephibosheth recalls what David has done for him and it powerfully affects how he treats him afterwards. When Paul came to believe Jesus was the risen Christ, he understood that Jesus [ Read More … ]
2 Samuel 16-18 Hanging in a tree
From 2 Samuel 16-18 David gives an order that conflicts with the welfare of his kingdom. He is conflicted. For him the battle is personal, he doesn’t want his son Absalom to die. But his [ Read More … ]
2 Samuel 13-15 Come before the king for judgment
From 2 Samuel 13-15 As King, it is David’s role to make decisions and give justice to the people. When people had some sort of dispute of trouble they wanted resolved they would naturally come [ Read More … ]
2 Samuel 8-12 David, Bathsheba and the matter of Uriah
From 2 Samuel 8-12 David is described in many places as being the benchmark of Old Testament faith. He had a near perfect record, with the one famous exception. The matter with Uriah. Today we [ Read More … ]
2 Samuel 4-7 His kingdom will last forever
From 2 Samuel 4-7 The kingdom is united under David. The LORD has subdued all his enemies and granted him many concubines, wives and offspring. Today’s passage is the highpoint of David’s reign. This post [ Read More … ]
2 Samuel 1-3 The dogs head of Judah
From 2 Samuel 1-3 Introduction Second Samuel recounts David’s reign as king of Israel (about 1010–970 B.C.). As promised to Abraham, during David’s reign Israel’s borders were extended roughly from Egypt to the Euphrates. While [ Read More … ]
1 Samuel 28-31 Carry the good news
From 1 Samuel 28-31 A significant battle is won over Israel by the Philistines. The author uses the expression ‘good news’ to describe the message the Philistines were passing around concerning their victory. This is the [ Read More … ]
1 Samuel 25-27 The LORD rewards every man for his righteousness and his faithfulness
From 1 Samuel 25-27 In today’s passage David says something about the LORD rewarding a persons righteousness and faithfulness. This kind of statement is not uncommon in the Old Testament. It assumes some actions please the [ Read More … ]
1 Samuel 21-24 God did not give him into his hand
From 1 Samuel 21-24 David continues to rely on the LORD for guidance. The LORD is with him. Shamefully the people of Keilah would have surrendered David their saviour to Saul. But David’s trust is [ Read More … ]