May 19 | Week 20 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read I Corinthians 3:16. What does it mean that our body is the temple of God? Talk about the fact that because...
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Daily Devotional
May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024
1 Chronicles 27-29; Psalm 68
1 Chronicles 27-29 details King David's meticulous organization of Israel's military and civil administration and his preparations for the construction of the temple, which included securing vast contributions and appointing Solomon as his successor with a charge to build the temple. Psalm 68 praises God's mighty power and providence, celebrating His protection of the disadvantaged and His supremacy over earthly rulers, reinforcing the community's gratitude and reverence for divine leadership.
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May 18 | Passing the Baton
Today’s Reading: Read I Chronicles 28 Have you ever run in a relay race? One of the most important parts of running in a relay...
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May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024
Psalms 131; 138-139; 143-145
Psalms 131, 138-139, and 143-145 capture a range of David's spiritual expressions from deep personal humility to exuberant praise for God's omnipresence, protection, and righteousness.
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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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