April 17 | Looking Back
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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The Making of a King: Lessons from David’s Journey to the Throne
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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April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024
Psalms 6; 9; 10; 14; 16; 21
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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April 16 | A Look into David’s Journal
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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April 15 | God’s Plan for David
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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April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024
2 Samuel 1-4
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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Celebrating One Year at The Church at West End: A Story of Revival in the Community
Our newest campus, The Church at West End is celebrating their one year anniversary!
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April 14 | Week 15 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
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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April 13 | David’s Testimony
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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April 13, 2024
April 13, 2024
Psalms 121; 123-125; 128-130
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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April 12 | David’s Confidence
Today’s Reading: Read Psalm 121 Grab a chair and put it in the middle of the room. Have each family member take a turn sitting...
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April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
1 Samuel 28-31; 1 Chronicles 10
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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