by Thomas Frank | May 11, 2022 |
Thoughts and Reflection Today we learn that David wants to build a house for the Lord, but the Lord says he will build David a house. God told Samuel to anoint David as a king of his people Israel because he was a man after the Lord’s heart. This is a good...
by Thomas Frank | May 10, 2022 |
Thoughts and Reflection In today’s reading, we learn that David is a flawed hero. Not only is he a king and leader, but he is a sinner and broken man. David’s sin in the dark needs to be brought into the light for God to save him. God has the ability to...
by Thomas Frank | May 9, 2022 |
Thoughts and Reflection In today’s reading, we learn that David sent Joab and his army into battle while he remained in Jerusalem. In the ancient world, the king would typically lead his soldiers into battle. He would fight for his people. In the past, David did...
by Thomas Frank | May 8, 2022 |
Thoughts and Reflection Today in our readings we learn that David continues to be good and kind. When the king of the Ammonites dies, David sends ambassadors to offer his condolences to the deceased king’s son. To humiliate the ambassadors of Israel, the new...
by Thomas Frank | May 7, 2022 |
Thoughts and Reflection In today’s readings, David has asked to build a temple for God, but his successor will do this. David wants to know what he can do for the Lord. He also wants to honor the covenant he made with Jonathan. Jonathan’s remaining son,...
by Thomas Frank | May 6, 2022 |
Thoughts and Reflection In today’s reading, we learn that the twelve tribes of Israel were a loose federation. David works to bring the twelve tribes together into a united kingdom. He seeks to do this by conquering the nations around them. There is a reason the...
Thank you, Jeff! It's a big undertaking. I look forward to the new perspectives I'll gain.
Thomas, this is fantastic! I went on that journey a few years ago, reading the entire Bible. It not only…
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