Posts with the tag “week-18”

2 Samuel 23:1-7; 1 Kings 2:1-12; 1 Chronicles 29:26-30; Psalm 4-6,8,9,11. “Final Thoughts” David left a rich history.  He was an amazing leader and powerful soldier.  His life was committed to God in such a way that he was described by God as a man after His own heart (1 Sam. 13:14).At 70, David left words of advice and experience for Solomon and many others.  David had learned many lessons, and ...  Read More

1 Kings 1; 1 Chronicles 29:1-22. “Inactive” It is almost possible to read this passage and assume that King David, now rich in years, was unaware of what was taking place.  Bathsheba inquires of him whom he intended to make the next king.  Nathan inquired similarly.However, Bathsheba and Nathan do acknowledge that David is aware of the fact that his son, Adonijah, was crowning himself king.  Furt...  Read More

1 Chronicles 26-28. “Order” These chapters are describing great organization and preparation.  There are people placed in charge of music, finances, priestly duties, gatekeeping, record keeping, administration, judging, baking, and so forth.There are several lessons here for us.  One would be the charge that David placed before each person; “Do your job in honor of the LORD” (22:17-19).  The seco...  Read More

1 Chronicles 23-25.  “Priests” The duties of the priests were specific.  The qualifications and responsibilities were detailed and established by God.  It was a temporary fix until the permanent solution came.The earthly high priest entered the Most Holy Place year after year to offer blood not his own, but that of an animal.  He would offer the sacrifices time after time which never removed the s...  Read More

2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21-22.  “Perspectives” I appreciate the balance we receive by having the opportunity to read the same story from two passages.  The two accounts prove the trustworthiness of the incident, and yet it also provides different perspectives.  Today’s reading starts off with an example of varying perspective.  One account leads us to believe God tempted David, but the other acc...  Read More

2 Samuel 22; Psalm 18.  “Divine Descriptors” David was truly gifted with the pen.  He had the ability to poetically phrase commanding statements.  He had a wonderful vocabulary that expounded his capacity to describe experiences and people.  Another large part of his writing gift was his awareness of God’s working in his life.  He was constantly aware of God’s hand in each of his experiences.What ...  Read More

2 Samuel 19:31-21:22; Psalm 7; 1 Chronicles 20:4-8. “Highs and Lows” “Vision is looking at life through the lens of God’s eye.” – Charles SwindollIt is natural and understandable that we most often view things from a human outlook instead of “through the lens of God’s eye.”  However, it is amazing when we are able to view things from God’s angle.  Perhaps what is most amazing is the enormous diff...  Read More

It is natural and understandable that we most often view things from a human outlook instead of “through the lens of God’s eye.”  However, it is amazing when we are able to view things from God’s angle.  Perhaps what is most amazing is the enormous difference between how we perceive something and how God sees it.  There is often a remarkable twist and noticeable difference between the two.  God’s intentions and purpose are exciting to observe.  This week’s theme has much to do with our unique view of things.  Read More