In 2 Samuel 7, God has told David that David will not be the one to build God a temple. But God said quite a bit more than that, didn’t he? Look at verse 8. God reminds David of David’s improbable rise to the top. From being a lowly shepherd who followed a few sheepContinue reading “God promised David a dynasty “forever”. Why did it last only 400 years? – 2 Samuel 7, Part 3″
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Three reasons why David was not the one to build the temple – 2 Samuel 7, Part 2
In 2 Samuel 7, David wants to build God a temple, but God says, “No.” Why not? For three reasons. This first we read about in the previous post, where God says to David, “I never asked for a temple. I was fine living in a simple tent.” But the story of God’s tent hasContinue reading “Three reasons why David was not the one to build the temple – 2 Samuel 7, Part 2”
Why God was okay living in a tent the size of a two-car garage – 2 Samuel 7, Part 1
After years of waiting, running, hiding, and battling, David is king of all Israel. He has conquered Jerusalem, built a palace there, and brought the Ark of the Covenant into the city. And yet, in the middle of all that blessing from God, David is unsettled. Maybe you’ve had that feeling after a very busyContinue reading “Why God was okay living in a tent the size of a two-car garage – 2 Samuel 7, Part 1”
One important way to describe a relationship with God…a way that is in danger of being lost – 2 Samuel 7, Preview
When you think of your relationship with God, how would you describe it? That is, admittedly, a broad question that we could answer in many ways. A relationship with God can be hot or cold, it can be close or distant. Some people prefer to emphasize one person of the Trinity. For example, you mightContinue reading “One important way to describe a relationship with God…a way that is in danger of being lost – 2 Samuel 7, Preview”
Are you trying to hide something from God? – 2 Samuel 11—12, Part 5
Editor’s Note: This week we welcome guest blogger, Emily Marks. Emily is an adult and community educator. She and her husband Sean live in Lancaster, PA, with their dog Corvus. I learned so much from her sermon on 2 Samuel 11-12! I’m excited for you to read these blog posts. In the dramatic story ofContinue reading “Are you trying to hide something from God? – 2 Samuel 11—12, Part 5”
Are you a typical human who doesn’t see the truth about yourself? – 2 Samuel 11—12, Part 4
Editor’s Note: This week we welcome guest blogger, Emily Marks. Emily is an adult and community educator. She and her husband Sean live in Lancaster, PA, with their dog Corvus. I learned so much from her sermon on 2 Samuel 11-12! I’m excited for you to read these blog posts. David has a big responsibilityContinue reading “Are you a typical human who doesn’t see the truth about yourself? – 2 Samuel 11—12, Part 4”
How women’s health is vital to understanding David & Bathsheba – 2 Samuel 11—12, Part 2
Editor’s Note: This week we welcome guest blogger, Emily Marks. Emily is an adult and community educator. She and her husband Sean live in Lancaster, PA, with their dog Corvus. I learned so much from her sermon on 2 Samuel 11-12! I’m excited for you to read these blog posts. In my opinion, we haveContinue reading “How women’s health is vital to understanding David & Bathsheba – 2 Samuel 11—12, Part 2”
Have you ever heard a woman’s perspective of the story of David & Bathsheba? – 2 Samuel 11—12, Part 1
Editor’s Note: This week we welcome guest blogger, Emily Marks. Emily is an adult and community educator. She and her husband Sean live in Lancaster, PA, with their dog Corvus. I learned so much from her sermon on 2 Samuel 11-12! I’m excited for you to read these blog posts. We will be continuing inContinue reading “Have you ever heard a woman’s perspective of the story of David & Bathsheba? – 2 Samuel 11—12, Part 1”
What does it mean to be “undignified” in worship? – 2 Samuel 6, Bonus Post
In 2 Samuel 6, David’s wife, Michal, confronts him, accusing him of “undignified” worship. David responds saying, “I will be even more undignified than this.” What is “undignified” worship? My opinion is that David is not suggesting that wild dancing is the only way to worship God when a group of Christians comes together forContinue reading “What does it mean to be “undignified” in worship? – 2 Samuel 6, Bonus Post”
What cleaning roadkill during Adopt-a-Highway taught me about worship – 2 Samuel 6, Part 5
My church cleans a two mile stretch of our road in our state’s Adopt-A-Highway program. A number of years ago while cleaning, I came across three different roadkill animals on the same day. It was nasty. It was undignified. This week we have been studying David’s wild dancing during a worship procession, about which heContinue reading “What cleaning roadkill during Adopt-a-Highway taught me about worship – 2 Samuel 6, Part 5”
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