April 13 | David’s Testimony
Today’s Reading: Read Psalm 124; Psalm 130 Have you ever heard the word “testimony” before? It’s a big word that means telling others something that...
Read ArticleToday’s Reading: Read Psalm 124; Psalm 130 Have you ever heard the word “testimony” before? It’s a big word that means telling others something that...
Read ArticlePsalms 121, 123-125, & 128-130 collectively express a deep trust in God's protection, guidance, and provision. They depict a journey of faith, acknowledging God as the source of help, favor, and salvation, and celebrate the blessings and peace granted to those who fear and follow the Lord, assuring redemption and deliverance from adversity.
Read DevotionalToday’s Reading: Read Psalm 121 Grab a chair and put it in the middle of the room. Have each family member take a turn sitting...
Read ArticleIn 1 Samuel 28-31 and 1 Chronicles 10, Saul, facing war with the Philistines, seeks guidance from a medium, bringing up Samuel's spirit, who predicts Saul's defeat and death. Despite efforts, Saul's army is defeated at Gilboa; Saul and his sons die, marking the end of his reign and the transition to David's kingship. The narrative highlights Saul's despair and disobedience to God, contrasting with David's loyalty and reliance on God, setting the stage for a new era in Israel's history.
Read DevotionalToday’s Reading: Read Psalm 63; Psalm 18:1-3; 18:30-36; 18:49 Before you read today, challenge the members of your family to do something for someone else...
Read ArticleIn Psalms 35, 54, 63, and 18, David seeks God's intervention against his enemies, expressing trust in God's deliverance and protection. He praises God for past rescues, articulates his dependence on God's strength, and rejoices in the assurance of God's justice and personal faithfulness to him.
Read DevotionalIn 1 Samuel 25-27, David demonstrates wisdom and restraint in conflicts with Nabal and Saul, and seeks refuge among the Philistines to escape Saul's pursuit. Psalms 17 and 73 echo themes of seeking God's protection and wrestling with the prosperity of the wicked, ultimately reaffirming faith in God's righteous judgment and providence.
Read DevotionalToday’s Reading: Read Psalm 17 Sometimes knowing how to pray in difficult situations is a challenge. What do we ask for? What words do we...
Read ArticleIn this thought-provoking episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve deep into the pivotal transition of Israel into a nation under a king.
Read ArticleIn Psalms 56, 120, & 140-142, David expresses his trust in God's protection amidst fear, lies, and violent persecution, seeking deliverance and justice. He emphasizes the power of prayer, his reliance on God's faithfulness, and the moral distinction between the righteous and the wicked, affirming his commitment to God's path even in the face of adversity.
Read DevotionalToday’s Reading: Read Psalm 56 If you were standing on a diving board that was 10 feet in the air, would you have courage of...
Read ArticleToday’s Reading: Read Psalm 27 When have you had courage in a situation? Courage is the willingness to do something that is hard even though...
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