A dark evil day during David’s fugitive years – 1st Samuel 21 & 22, Part 4

David has been experiencing some good news while on the run as a fugitive, which we learned in the previous post. Just like that, though, things turn very dark. In 1st Samuel 22, verse 6, the narrative switches focus on David’s pursuer, King Saul.  We learn that Saul is raving made that David has notContinue reading “A dark evil day during David’s fugitive years – 1st Samuel 21 & 22, Part 4”

How to recover from regrettable decisions – 1st Samuel 21 & 22, Part 3

Years ago my son and his friend hung a swing in our backyard from a high tree branch. My grandson loves riding that swing. Recently we were swinging, my grandson sitting on my lap.  As we were swinging, we started spinning.  My grandson thought it was fun, and he started laughing.  I love it whenContinue reading “How to recover from regrettable decisions – 1st Samuel 21 & 22, Part 3”

How to read the Bible – 1st Samuel 21 & 22, Preview

When I teach adjunct classes, I almost always end up sharing a specific article with the class.  It doesn’t matter what the topic of the class is, I find a way to share the article because it is that good.  Could be biblical studies, could be theology, could be interpretational studies, could be church history,Continue reading “How to read the Bible – 1st Samuel 21 & 22, Preview”