by gatzntmy | Aug 27, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 11, in which David sins against Uriah and Bathsheba. Today I considered that we can look at the examples of those in the Bible but no human being is perfect except Jesus Christ. David’s Sin Against His Own Warrior David was not doing what he...
by gatzntmy | Aug 26, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 10, about David’s victory over the Ammonites and their allies. Today I considered that wrongful fear can cause defeat and we should pray before deciding someone meant to harm us. Battle Instead of Kindness A leader wanted peace but got war and...
by gatzntmy | Aug 23, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 9, in which David remembers and repays the kindness of Jonathan. Today I considered that when you make a pledge with a good friend, you should try to honor it. David and Mephibosheth David looked for survivors from Saul’s line to repay Jonathan’s...
by gatzntmy | Aug 22, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 8, in which David had military victories over his enemies and put people in charge of different parts of the kingdom. Today I considered that after victory there is more responsibility and a need to manage more things you receive through the...
by gatzntmy | Aug 21, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 7, in which Nathan’s prophecy is of God’s promises to David, and David responds with a prayer of gratitude. Today I considered that when the Lord tells us a blessing is coming we should tell God thank you even before we receive it. Response to...
by gatzntmy | Aug 20, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 6, where David was bringing the Ark to Jerusalem, paused the journey because of fear, but brought the Ark to Jerusalem. Today I considered that we should consider following David’s example in the Bible of fearing God, and not having children with...
