Sun, 31 July 2016
In his very last words, David chooses to communicate that God values character built through obedience and faithfulness to God over time. His words impress upon us our best chance to impact the world through a God valued character forged in the fires of obedience and long-term faithfulness over the course of our entire lives. Scriptures: 1 Kings 2:1-4 Keywords: faithfulness, character, heart, David, last words
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Sun, 24 July 2016
David finds himself at a critical turning point in his life when he is confronted about his sin. The repentance we see in David is the same kind of response we desperately need in our own lives. Discover why repentance is the starting point for healing in our own lives. Scriptures: 2 Samuel 12:1-14 Keywords: Repentance, Sin, Forgiveness, David, Nathan, Repent, 2 Samuel, Confrontation
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Sun, 17 July 2016
As David grows older, he experiences a new fight against temptation - one that he loses. In this fight, we see the true nature of temptation, why it's important to understand, and how we can still have hope. Scriptures: 2 Samuel 11:1-5, James 1:1-5 Keywords: David, Bathsheba, Sin, Temptation, 2 Samuel, Lust, Desire
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Mon, 11 July 2016
With a kingdom settled, David honors his promise to show mercy to Saul's descendants, showing us what true mercy is and why we need it still today. Scriptures: 2 Samuel 9:1-7 Keywords: David, 2 Samuel, Mercy, Kindness, Forgiveness, Mephibosheth |
Sun, 3 July 2016
This week we look at how, in the midst of making his plans, David hears a challenging and comforting promise from God. Scriptures: 2 Samuel 7:8-17 Keywords: Life of David, David, Covenant, Faithfulness, 2 Samuel, Sovereignty
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