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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Daily Devotional
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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May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024
2 Samuel 22-23; Psalm 57
In 2 Samuel 22-23, David expresses profound gratitude to God for deliverance from his enemies in a heartfelt song of thanksgiving, extolling God as his protector and deliverer. This is followed by David's last words and a recounting of the heroic deeds of his warriors, highlighting their valor and David's reliance on divine support, paralleled in Psalm 57 where David again praises God for protection and faithfulness amidst adversity.
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May 10 | David’s Kingdom is Restored
Today’s Reading: Read 2 Samuel 19:8-15; Psalm 5 What happens when a glass vase drops on the ground? It breaks! When things are broken, it’s...
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May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024
2 Samuel 19-21; Psalms 5; 38; 42
In 2 Samuel 19-21, David grapples with the complexities of restoring his kingdom amidst personal grief, political strife, and the aftermath of rebellion, as well as addressing a divine famine through harsh justice against Saul's descendants. Psalms 5, 38, and 42 juxtapose this with David's deep spiritual yearning for God's guidance, expressing his emotional turmoil, desire for vindication, and steadfast hope amidst adversity.
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May 9 | David TRUSTED
Today’s Reading: Read Psalm 26, Psalm 40, Psalm 61; Psalm 62:1 We have read a lot about David’s struggles, haven’t we? Can you remember some...
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