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TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 20- 1 Samuel 26-28:25; John 11:1-54; Psalm 117:1-2; Proverbs 15:22-23
TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE: MAY 19 1 Samuel 24-25:44; John 10:22-42; Psalm 116:1-19; Proverbs 15:20-21
David has moved to the wilderness of Engedi. Saul, momentarily diverted by Philistine raids on the land, pursues him once again with 3,000 choice men from all Israel. Providentially, Saul goes into a cave to relieve himself near the Crags of the Wild Goats. David...
TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 18 1 Samuel 22:2-23:29; JOHN 10:1-21; PSALM 115:1-18; PROV 15:18-19
Welcome to David’s ‘Adullam Days’. Wilhelm Gesenius’ Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon to the Old Testament Scriptures provides notes supporting Adullam as meaning "a hiding place". David is on the run from a jealous King Saul who has become obsessed with the idea of killing...
MAY 17 -TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE 1 Samuel 20:1-21:15; John 9:1-41; Psalm 113-114:8; Proverbs 15:15-17
OLD TESTAMENT READING: 1 Sam 20:1-21:15 The story of David and Jonathan’s friendship continues. It is an inspiring example of the redemptive value of friendship. David is benefited in a godly way by this ‘friend who loved him first’. It is noted that Jonathan loved...
TODAY’S READING FROM THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 16 1 Sam 18:5-19:24; John 8:31-59; Psalm 112:1-10; Proverbs 15:12-14
The contrast between the characters of Saul and David reflects the contrast between the ways of the flesh (the unregenerate self-life) and the Spirit. Galatians 5:17 17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are...
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The Shepherd, David, was voted “the least likely to succeed” by his family members. When it came to finding a man who had a heart that was akin to God’s heart- David was the Lord’s top choice. 1 Samuel 13:14 14 The LORD has sought out for Himself a man after His own...
MAY 14 – 1 SAMUEL 15:1-16:23; JOHN 8:1-20; PSALM 110:1-7; PROV 15:8-10
OLD TESTAMENT READING- 1 SAMUEL 15:1-16:23 This is the lesson of 1 Samuel 15--- God-glorifying worship requires full, not partial, obedience. Partial obedience is disobedience. Disobedience is a form of rebellion. Rebellion is akin to divination or witchcraft. To...
TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 13- 1 SAMUEL 13:23-14:52; John 7:30-53; PSALMS 109:1-31; PROVERBS 15:5-7
OLD TESTAMENT READING 1 SAMUEL 13:23-14:52 Saul’s son, Jonathan, demonstrates courage and faith. He is not intimidated by the size of the enemy’s army nor the obstacles of cliffs. All he needs is a clear word from the Lord about a promised victory. He gives his loyal...
TODAY’S READING IN THE ONE YEAR BIBLE MAY 12 – 1 SAMUEL 12:1-13:22; John 7:1-29; Psalm 108:1-13; PROVERBS 15:4
OLD TESTAMENT READING 1 SAMUEL 12:1-13:22 Samuel faithfully discharges his responsibilities as prophet, priest, and judge. He invites the Israelites to reaffirm their choice of King Saul and sets the record straight. Saul was their choice for a king. However, their...
MAY 11 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15 ~ John 6:43-71 ~ Psalm 107:1-43 ~ Proverbs 15:1-3
OLD TESTAMENT READING: 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15 God’s intention was that He be in a covenant relationship with His people. He would be their God and they would be His people. He would be their King and rule in righteousness. They would be His subjects and glorify His Name...