"That is not true. But a man of the hill country of Ephraim, called Sheba the son of Bichri, has lifted up his hand against King David; give up him alone, and I will withdraw from the city." (2 Samuel 20:21) Today's reading coves the end of Sheba's rebellion against King David. As people learn … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 3rd
Daily Scripture Series – July 2nd
"...that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death." (Philippians 3:10) Today we focus on beholding Jesus - the invitation to truly see, experience and to truly know Him intimately. Paul's words in Philippians 3:10 reveal a very deep desire not just … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 2nd
Daily Scripture Series – July 1st
"So the king came back to the Jordan; and Judah came to gilgal to meet the king and to bring the king over the Jordan." (2 Samuel 19:15) Today we take a quick look at David's return to Jerusalem. As he reclaims his throne, he faces leadership challenges and addresses Sheba's rebellion to restore unity … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 1st
Daily Scripture Series – June 30th
And Absalom chanced to meet the servants of David. Absalom was riding under his mule, and the mule went under the thick branches of a great oak, and his head caught fast in the oak, and he was left hanging between heaven and earth, while the mule that was under him went on. (2 Samuel … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 30th
He Chooses the Imperfect to Lead
He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, … Continue reading He Chooses the Imperfect to Lead
Daily Scripture Series – June 29th
Then David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, "Arise, and let us flee; or else there will be no escape for us from Absalom; go in haste, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword." (2 Samuel … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – June 29th