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Day 137 – David Mourns Absalom
Thoughts and Reflection Today we learn more about the tribe of Levi. God promised them a kingdom that will last forever. Priests only come from the tribe of Levi. David is sometimes described as wearing priestly clothes when he goes to pray to God. Jesus is a...
Day 136 – Absalom is Defeated
Thoughts and Reflections Today we learn what the Temple David established should look like. He also changes some of the former rules. Since the Temple is now larger than the Tent of Meeting and is permanent, there is a shift in the type and amount of work that needs...
Day 135 – The Counsel of Hushai
Thoughts and Reflection Today we learnAhithophel tells Absalom that he will lead twelve thousand men into battle just to kill David. The people will be spared and brought back to Jerusalem. Hushai, the spy that David has sent to pose as Absalom's servant, encourages...
Day 134 – Devastating Effects of Sin
Thoughts and Reflection Today in our readings we learn that Ziba, the servant of Mephibosheth, Tells David that Mephibosheth will wait in Jerusalem to see who wins - David or Absalom. After they destroy one another, he will pick up the pieces. Later Shime-i, of the...
Day 133 – Persevering in Trust
Thoughts and Reflection Today we learn Absalom is gathering people at Hebron to fight against David. David knows he has to flee. As he leads the people out of Jerusalem, he allows everyone to walk by him to ensure they are all safe. The people are all aware of his...
Day 132 – David and Absalom
Thoughts and Reflections In today's reading, we learn that Jacob, the leader of the army, hires a woman to tell David a parable that convinces him to allow his son, Absalom, to return. Overall, Jacob is loyal to David and it is likely that he sees Absalom as a threat...
Day 131 – Hope for the Future
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 reminder...
Day 130 – Nathan Condemns David
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 save. God...
Day 129 – David Commits Adultery
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 this...