So we reach the end of 2 Samuel this week. More perplexing problems, more death, and ever present faithfulness.
One of the best known, most frequently performed, and strikingly memorable choir anthems is Randall Thompson's "The Last Words of David". I am sure many of you have heard it…
As we move to the close of 2 Samuel we come to the first of two songs or poems. This one is pretty much Psalm 18, some think this version…
We are moving into the last section of 2 Samuel. Many call it an appendix but we will see that is not correct, at least in any of the usual…
This week we find David returning to Jerusalem but only to yet another rebellion. The issue is quickly settled but we will see that the kingdom is not. More trouble,…
Those loyal to David have put down the rebellion and, to Davids great grief, killed the rebel leader Absalom. Now the king needs to reunite the nation and there are…
War, death, grief, angry confrontations, the stuff of life. The stuff of the Old Testament where we are finally returning to finish our studies in 2 Samuel. Perhaps a brief…
Well things should be back to normal this week. We continue following David in a chapter that doesn't have a lot directly about David in it. Interesting thing is that…
This week we continue to follow David out of Jerusalem. Last week he met friends and showed faith in dealing with them. This week he meets enemies and shows faith…
Well we are now getting back to the story of David already in progress. This week we see Absalom attempting, with some success, to steal the kingdom from his father…