Good Morning “Careful to Look Deep.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 5.  Since the Exodus Gods people have been nomadic, moving from here to there, seldom experiencing peace.  So… the dwelling place of The Lord was the Tabernacle.  Very specifically constructed but very specifically mobile as well.  Solomon intends to build a Temple for the Lord.  Today’s passage reads like both a hiring list and shoppin...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Choose His Way.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 4.Choices we all have, and we get to make them - no doubt,  Consequences we all get, and we don’t get to determine them - for sure.  Remember David’s last words to Solomon back in chapter 2?  Obey God and His commands, walk in His ways so that all you will do will prosper.  Thats a quick summary of 1 Kings 2:2-3.  We didn’t have to ...  Read More

Good Morning “Receivers of Gods Good Gifts.”  Today we are in 1 Kings 3.What is it your heart longs for?  What do you ask for in prayer?  Who do your prayers benefit?  What was the last thing you prayed for?  What if God came to you in a dream and said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” 1 Kings‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬What would you ask for?A million bucks?  Fame?  A new truck?  What would it be?...  Read More

Good Morning “Inheritors of The Kingdom of God.”  Today - 1 Kings 2.These are David’s last words recorded to his son, the new King Solomon.  As always there is more contained here than simply a father’s words to his son.  Consider these The Fathers Words to His Children.  What do His words contain?  - Urgings to live obediently, serving God only - words Solomon himself will repeat someday (Ecclesi...  Read More

Good Morning “You With No Worldly Agenda.” Today we are in 1 Kings 1.David is growing older and less able to perform his duties as king by the minute.  His son, Adonijah decides “I’ll be king”… trouble is, he has not received David’s blessing nor has he received Gods anointing.  He like Absalom has the look, and the charm.  He quickly wins the favor of some with a big party, many sacrifices - tran...  Read More

Good Morning “Always Trusting in The Lord”.  Today we are in 2 Samuel 24.  “Again the anger of the Lord burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.”” 2 Samuel‬ ‭24‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬“When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dr...  Read More

Good Morning “Observers of Prophecy.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 23.Here we find David’s last Oracle to Israel.  Our text says David’s last words. However David’s last last words were given in instruction to his son Solomon in 1 Kings 2 prior to his last breath recorded in 1 Kings 2:10.  So is there a conflict problem here?  Perhaps it appears that way if we only consider our English translations.T...  Read More

Good Morning “Acknowledgers of God in ALL Things.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 22.  How did David a man after Gods own heart look back and view the struggles of life?  In success, in failure, loved and despised by the nation, grace and discipline, in peace and war - David acknowledges God.  This passage, together with Psalm 18 help to paint a picture of David’s heart.  Without these passages we are ...  Read More

Good Morning “Trainers of Your Replacements.” Today we are in 2 Samuel 21.  At first glance this chapter reads like a simple record of King Davids duties.  But there is a subtle hint of what came across to me as both sadness and rejoicing.  The chapter begins showing David typically caring for Israel.  In it we see yet another example of the ripple effect of sin on generations to come.  Israel has...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Are Wholeheartedly Obedient.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 20.  With Absalom out of the picture it’s smooth sailing for David and his kingdom, right?  Not so fast.  Conflict continues.  Sheba decides he’d like to be King.  And… wishy washy Israel quickly falls in line right behind him.  What’s David to do?  Rally the troops of Judah and squash the rebellion.  He summons Amasa ...  Read More

Good Morning “Those That Never Waver.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 19.Absalom, Israel’s self appointed leader, is dead.  David mourns his death to the point that Joab has to check him up.  Absalom was David’s son after all, but to all of David’s men it seemed like a slap in the face.  “We saved David and his families hide, but instead of celebration we’re all mourning.  What’s up?”  David responds a...  Read More

Good Morning “Recognizers of an unpopular reality.”  Today we are in 2 Samuel 18.  This chapter is full of parallels.  David and Absalom parallel Jesus and His enemies. Also, our new Life in Christ vs our flesh.  The Cushite and Ahimaaz parallel someone who is “all in” compared to someone who wants to keep one foot in the world.  We live in a world of idealistic universal coexistence.  What am I g...  Read More