Daily Devotional
April 12, 2024
In 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.
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Today’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...
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Daily Devotional
April 11, 2024
In 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.
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Daily Devotional
April 10, 2024
In 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.
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Today’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...
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In 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.
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Daily Devotional
April 9, 2024
In 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.
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Today’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...
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Today’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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Daily Devotional
April 8, 2024
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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