But what about a king? As we learned in the previous post, God promised David that his dynasty would last forever. But 400 years later, Babylon destroyed Jerusalem, and there were no more Davidic kings. It sure seemed that God didn’t keep his promise. Except that God did keep his promise. This is why theContinue reading “How David’s dynasty actually did last forever – 2 Samuel 7, Part 4”
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God promised David a dynasty “forever”. Why did it last only 400 years? – 2 Samuel 7, Part 3
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″
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 David’s wife bitterly confronted him – 2 Samuel 6, Part 3
In the previous post, we learned that in 2nd Samuel chapter six, David is dancing wildly, wearing a thin priestly ephod, as part of the procession bringing the Ark of Covenant into the city of Jerusalem. His wife, Michal, was aghast at what she saw from the palace window, as she watched the Ark paradeContinue reading “Why David’s wife bitterly confronted him – 2 Samuel 6, Part 3”
The time the president of my Bible college declared that there would be no raising of hands during worship in the school’s chapel services – 2 Samuel 6, Part 1
One of the controversial issues during my undergrad years in Bible College was how people should worship God, particularly the validity of the practice of raising hands. A few people did it from time to time during the college’s weekday chapel services. A very few people. So I will never forget one particular chapel serviceContinue reading “The time the president of my Bible college declared that there would be no raising of hands during worship in the school’s chapel services – 2 Samuel 6, Part 1”
How can David be a man after God’s own heart and have so many wives? – 2 Samuel 4—5, Part 3
Now that the civil war in Israel is over and David is king of all Israel, will he take up the completion of the conquest of the Promised Land? It was a conquest that laid dormant for centuries. We get an answer in the very next passage, 2 Samuel 5, verses 6 through 12. DavidContinue reading “How can David be a man after God’s own heart and have so many wives? – 2 Samuel 4—5, Part 3”
The second leg of the journey into the…Psalms of Ascent, Part 3
This week I welcome guest blogger, David Hundert. David and his wife Terri are members of Faith Church. David is currently studying for his Master of Divinity at Evangelical Seminary of Kairos University. The Second Antiphon (Chant) 125-129 In this next section, the next antiphon or chant of the Psalms of Ascent, our journey continues and weContinue reading “The second leg of the journey into the…Psalms of Ascent, Part 3”
The first leg of the journey into the…Psalms of Ascent, Part 2
This week I welcome guest blogger, David Hundert. David and his wife Terri are members of Faith Church. David is currently studying for his Master of Divinity at Evangelical Seminary of Kairos University. The First Antiphon (Chant) – Psalms of Ascent 120-124 The first section of the Psalms of Ascent is referred to by some scholars asContinue reading “The first leg of the journey into the…Psalms of Ascent, Part 2”
Falling asleep during prayer and the surprising act that brings glory to God – John 17:1-5, Part 1
On family vacation, we were having a prayer time where one person would share a prayer request, and then another person would pray for them. It was getting late into the evening, and I was sitting next to my wife, Michelle, on a sofa. Someone shared a prayer request, and Michelle volunteered to be theContinue reading “Falling asleep during prayer and the surprising act that brings glory to God – John 17:1-5, Part 1”
Jesus’ bold move when he has a target on his back – John 11:46-12:11, Part 1
Our study of the Gospel of John, is now back on track. We studied John 11:1-45 Easter week, starting here, in which we learned the story of Jesus miraculously raising his friend Lazarus from the dead. In verse 45, we read that as a result of the miracle, many people put their faith in Jesus. Continue reading “Jesus’ bold move when he has a target on his back – John 11:46-12:11, Part 1”
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