May 17 | God’s Perfect Design
Today’s Reading: Read Psalm 139:1-18 Read today’s reading out loud as a family. 1 Lord, you have searched me and known me. 2 You know...
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May 16 | Plans for the Temple
Today’s Reading: Read I Chronicles 23:1-2; 25-32; I Chronicles 24:19 Time for another review. Jump back and read Leviticus 8:1-14. What tribe is listed as...
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Daily Devotional
May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
1 Chronicles 23-26
In 1 Chronicles 23-26, as King David ages, he organizes the Levites and priests to ensure smooth operations in the Temple, reflecting his dedication to the order and worship of God. This reorganization underscores the structured worship and administration of the Israelite community under David’s rule.
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May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024
Psalms 108-109
Psalms 108 and 109 present a vivid contrast between David's confident declaration of trust in God's victory over his enemies and his intense plea for deliverance from adversaries.
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May 15 | Praying through the Scripture
Today’s Reading: Read Psalm 108:1-7; Psalm 109:26-31 What do you know about PRAYER? When we pray, we are talking with God, just like when we...
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Unpacking the Psalms: God’s Guidance for Every Season
On this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and Brian Ball embark on an enlightening journey through the biblical narrative of David.
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May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024
2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21-22; Psalm 30
In 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21-22, David's unauthorized census brings divine wrath upon Israel, leading to a plague that ceases only after David's repentance and sacrificial offerings on a newly built altar, reflecting God's mercy. Psalm 30 celebrates this deliverance, highlighting the ephemeral nature of God’s anger and the lasting joy that follows divine forgiveness, affirming gratitude for God's salvation.
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May 14 | Solomon Charged with Building the Temple
Today’s Reading: Read I Chronicles 22:6-19; Psalm 30 Quick review- what do you remember about the tabernacle that the Israelites built? Read Exodus 25 for...
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May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
Psalms 97-99
Psalms 97, 98, and 99 celebrate the reign of the Lord, depicting His majesty and justice as foundational to His throne, with vivid imagery of nature reacting to His presence and decrees. These psalms emphasize God's protection for the righteous, His triumphant deeds visible to all nations, and His holiness that demands reverence from all creation, illustrating a powerful portrayal of divine kingship that commands awe and worship.
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May 13 | Bowing before the Lord
Today’s Reading: Read Psalm 97-99 Have you ever wondered what God looks like? It’s hard to imagine something we have never seen before, isn’t it? ...
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May 12 | Week 19 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY This week we learned a lot about the consequences of David’s sin. As a family, spend some time talking about what it...
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May 11 | God’s Grace in David’s Life
Today’s Reading: Read 2 Samuel 22-23:7; Psalm 57 If you were telling someone about your best friend, what words would you use? How would you...
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