Psalms 49, 84, 85, and 87 contrast the futility of trusting in wealth with the blessedness of dwelling in God's presence, pleading for the Lord to restore his favor and establish Zion as the city where all peoples find their joy.
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In 1 Chronicles 1-2, the genealogies trace the descendants of Adam to Abraham and his sons, including Edom and Israel, providing a comprehensive account of the nation's origins. In Psalms 43-44, the psalmists cry out to God for vindication, recounting Israel's history of God's deliverance and their current state of oppression, and pleading for the Lord to rise up and redeem his people.
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Today’s Reading: Read I Chronicles 1-6; Psalm 44:1-10, 17-18, 26 (Today’s reading from 1 Chronicles includes a long list of genealogy. As a family, look...
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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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In Psalms 6, 9, 10, 14, 16, and 21, David cries out to God for mercy, deliverance, and justice, expressing confidence in the Lord's strength, sovereignty, and ability to defeat the wicked and restore his people. David praises God's righteousness, counseling, and victory, even as he laments the depravity of humanity and pleads for the Lord to rise up against oppressors.
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Today’s Reading: Read 2 Samuel 2:5-10; 3:1; 3:17-21; 2 Samuel 5:4-5 If you were going to write in a journal, what would you write about? ...
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Today’s Reading: Read 2 Samuel 2:5-10; 3:1; 3:17-21; 2 Samuel 5:4-5 Have you ever had a great plan for an amazing day and then unexpectedly...
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In 2 Samuel 1-4, David mourns the death of Saul and Jonathan, and he has the Amalekite who claims to have killed Saul executed. There is a civil war between the house of Saul, led by Ish-bosheth, and the house of David, until Ish-bosheth is assassinated and David becomes king over all Israel.
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Our newest campus, The Church at West End is celebrating their one year anniversary!
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read Hebrews 13:5-6. Talk about the fact that God promises to never leave us or abandon us. What does that mean? Click...
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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...
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Psalms 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.
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