Monthly Archives: April 2022

We find ourselves in the middle of Luke with all of Jesus’ miracles and teachings compiled to give us an insight into what it was really like to be his disciple as he did all of these things.  We find … Continue reading →

This was a super long reading and there are a lot of events in Jesus’ life that we could point to which catch our attention.  Let’s try to underline the highlights.  Jesus goes on a tear and heals a whole … Continue reading →

We begin reading through the Gospel of Luke.  There is an undercurrent among old scholarship that sees this Gospel written by a medical person and someone who is fairly educated.  That stance has been debated in the last few decades … Continue reading →

We don’t often find ourselves sitting down and reading an entire book of the Bible.  Congratulations, you did it!  Let’s set the stage a bit because it is a confusing if you just hear the words and don’t understand what … Continue reading →

We ended last time with the death of Absalom, and we begin this time with the death of Absalom.  David refuses to be comforted about the death of his son who was a traitor and looked to overthrow him until … Continue reading →

There were a lot of names mentioned in these three chapters and even I found it a bit difficult to keep them straight.  Let’s set the stage.  One of David’s prophets, Hushai, had gone back to the king’s palace where … Continue reading →

The story of David continues and we get to the point of the story that is very conflicted and we see the sin of David reveal itself.  David is an adulterer who takes the wife of one of his soldiers … Continue reading →

David continues to enjoy his success and decides that it is time that the ark of the covenant, which is considered the presence of God, should be brought into Jerusalem for its permanent home.  Remember, Jerusalem is also David’s permanent … Continue reading →

King Saul has died but the path before David as king is not as easy as it would seem.  In fact, as you read through these first five chapters until David gets to Jerusalem it seems as if things are … Continue reading →

We find ourselves in the waning days of King Saul with a story that somewhat repeats itself.  Once again David is pursued by Saul, even though previously when David spared Saul’s life he said to him: You are more righteous … Continue reading →