2 Samuel 12:11-31: “Loved by God”
God does not abandon David after his terrible sins. David confesses but there are still grave consequences for his sin. But God is faithful and a son is later born who David calls, “Loved by God.”
Luke 1:39-80: Magnificat of Mary and Canticle of Zechariah
Listen to two songs born out of the hope of Israel after long years of silence. Read about what have come to be known as “Canticle of Zechariah” and Mary’s song titled elegantly and simply, “Magnificat.” Learn today what Magnificat means, the background, and how important these two songs are to the life of Israel and the Messiah coming to save.
2 Samuel 12:1-10: How do you respond to being confronted?
Have you ever been confronted by someone for a sin you’d committed? How did you respond. Today we look at David’s response to being confronted for grievous sins (2 Samuel 12:1-10).
Luke 2: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Listen to two songs born out of the hope of Israel after long years of silence. Read about what have come to be known as “Canticle of Zechariah” and Mary’s song titled elegantly and simply, “Magnificat.” Learn today what Magnificat means, the background, and how important these two songs are to the life of Israel and the Messiah coming to save.
Luke 1:1-38: “How can this be?”
In today’s Journey Bible Project blog, we feature Greg Taylor’s sermon on Luke 1:1-38, and you can watch this on video or hear on audio at sites such as iTunes.
2 Samuel 11:1-27: “But the thing David had done displeased the Lord”
After reading this devotional on 2 Samuel 11:1-27, you can also listen to a sermon delivered by Jo Morton on this story that seems ripped from the headlines of today’s problems of sexual harassment and abuse.
2 Samuel 10: Can you show kindness to your enemies?
Are you able to show kindness to people you do not like? Your sworn enemies? David models kindness to enemies that foreshadows the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:46.
Luke: Jesus for Everyone (5 resources on Luke you don’t want to miss)
It’s a gospel for everyone: the poor, the outcast, the poor, the lame, the prisoner, anyone who is considered condemned and oppressed in society. The gospel is for all. God is turning the world upside down and the story of this Messiah who is doing the turning will upend your life and assumptions about what the good news really is and how to live into it.
Join us as we read, study together, hear and preach the Gospel of Luke: Jesus for Everyone!
2 Samuel 9: A story of kindness so needed today
David’s triumphs were not all in battle. In this tender story of Mephibosheth, David triumphs in mercy.
2 Samuel 8: The Lord gave David victory wherever he went
Why does God give David victory wherever he went? We’re not exactly sure, but we are told God loved David, even after his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:24-25).
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