In Psalms 7, 27, 31, 34, and 52, David seeks refuge in God amidst persecution, expressing trust and confidence in God's protection and justice. He pleads for deliverance from his enemies, celebrates God's faithfulness and righteous judgment, and encourages the righteous to maintain their faith and integrity, confident that God will ultimately vindicate them and punish the wicked.
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read I Samuel 16:7 “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or his stature because I have...
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Today’s Reading: Read I Samuel 23:26; I Samuel 24; Psalm 91 What’s your favorite movie? Who is the good guy? Who is the bad guy...
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In 1 Samuel 21-24, David sought refuge with Ahimelech the priest in Nob, receiving consecrated bread and Goliath's sword. Fleeing to Gath, he feigned madness before King Achish. Later, David spared Saul's life in a cave, exemplifying mercy amidst pursuit. Psalm 91 emphasizes trust in God's protection amidst peril.
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In 1 Samuel 17-20, The Philistines and Israelites prepare for battle, and David, a shepherd boy, volunteers to fight the giant Goliath and defeats him. Jonathan, Saul's son, forms a close bond with David, who becomes successful in Saul's service. Saul becomes jealous of David's popularity and attempts to kill him multiple times. In Psalm 59, David praises God for being his stronghold amidst adversity.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Samuel 16; I Samuel 18:6-9; Psalm 59 Grab some art supplies today and make a crown. On the crown, write down...
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In 1 Samuel 13-16, Saul's reign begins with initial victories against the Philistines but quickly turns sour due to his impatience and disobedience to God's commands, leading to his rejection as king in favor of David, whom Samuel anoints as Saul's successor.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Samuel 16; I Samuel 18:6-9; Psalm 59 Have you ever made a bad decision? It happens, doesn’t it? The Israelites found...
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In 1 Samuel 9-12, Saul, anointed as king by Samuel, goes through a series of events that confirm his kingship. Despite initial doubts and challenges, Saul is accepted as king, leading to a period of rejoicing and the beginning of his reign over Israel, as Samuel delivers a final public speech emphasizing the importance of obedience to God.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Samuel 9:2, 14-17; I Samuel 12:6-15, 20-25 For today’s reading, you will need 3 boxes. One of the boxes should have a...
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the essence of Easter, then unpack the rich stories in the books of Judges and Ruth.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Samuel 4:1-10a; I Samuel 6:1-3; I Samuel 8:6-8; 19-22 Start off your time today by playing a game of “What could...
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