From 1 Kings 18-20 Elijah is fearful for his life and flees Jezebel when she swears vengeance. He runs all the way to mount Horeb where the LORD reveals himself in a strange and unexpected [ Read More … ]
From 1 Kings 12-14 A man of God predicts what will happen to the false worship Jeroboam has instituted. Jeroboam refuses to repent or take notice. What happens afterwards is a very unusual story and [ Read More … ]
From 1 Kings 8-9 After building the temple the LORD comes down and fills it with his presence. He fills it with his glory in the form of a cloud. The priests are unable to [ Read More … ]
From 1 Kings 3-5 Introduction First Kings begins with the death of King David (about 970 B.C.) and the reign of his son, Solomon, who “excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 22-24 David has lots to the thankful to the LORD for. In today’s passage we read some of his song of praise. He describes the LORD as his rock, fortress and saviour. [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 16-18 In today’s passage David is cursed by a man named Shimei. Shimei is throwing stones at him and his men. His men offer to kill the man, but David puts up [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 8-12 David remembered the bond he had with Jonathan and it caused him to act in kindness to a member of Saul’s family – Mephibosheth. Jesus himself touched many lives and caused [ Read More … ]
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 … ]
From 1 Samuel 25-27 A man named Nabal disrespects David. David in turn prepares to wipe out Nabal and everyone in his tribe. Nabal’s wife, Abigail is more discerning than her husband. She rushes to [ Read More … ]
From 1 Samuel 18-20 Post Goliath, David becomes everyone’s golden boy and jealousy rears its ugly green head in Saul. Women sign his praises comparing the two. Saul tries to kill him and fails. Saul demoted [ Read More … ]