by gatzntmy | Sep 13, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 24, in which David ordered a census of Israel and Judah, had to choose his punishment, and built an altar to sacrifice to the Lord. Today I considered that leaders take actions and sometimes their followers are the ones that face the consequences...
by gatzntmy | Sep 12, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 23, stating David’s last words and providing information about David’s mighty men. Today I considered that David’s heart was with God even in his last words to everyone and we should also have a heart for God. I also considered the courageousness...
by gatzntmy | Sep 11, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 22, David’s psalm of praise when God delivered him from his enemies and from Saul. Today I considered that David always acknowledged God when he was successful. David Praises God David spoke a song of praise to the Lord (2 Samuel 22:1-51). David...
by gatzntmy | Sep 10, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 21, in which David repays the Gibeonites for Saul’s sin and David and his men’s victories over the Philistines and their giants. Today I considered Saul’s sons were killed for his sin, a mother’s love impacting a king’s actions, and new people...
by gatzntmy | Sep 9, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 20, in which Sheba leads Israel to revolt and ends up dead. Joab kills Amasa and takes over as leader of the army. Today I considered that it is wise to address problems at the beginning and sometimes people want to take back what they consider...
by gatzntmy | Sep 6, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 19, in which Joab rebukes David and David returns to the promised land and faces issues even as he is escorted home. Today I considered that a leader needs to consider how their reaction impacts those following them and leaders face issues to...
