OTandNT Together: April 2005

Saturday, April 30, 2005

April 30 Readings

In 1 Kings 9 the Lord appeared to Solomon (1Chronicles 9.1-19; 2Chronicles 7.11-22) a second time. This was a confimration of the Davidic Covenant that God made with David that IF David and his descendants are obedient and trust God there would always be a descendant of David on the throne of David. God had warned if the Solomon or his descendants were disobedient, Israel would become a byword, an object of ridicuke among all peoples, and the peoples (Gentiles) would mock and scoff at the Israelites and the Temple.
In 1Kings 9.10-28; 2Chronicles 8.1-18, Solomon had used forced labors to build the Lord's temple, his palace, the supporting terraces, the walls of Jerusalem and Hazor, Megiddo and Gezer. Solomon had other building projects including building a palace for one of his wives, Pharaoh's daughter. He had also built ships.

Guzik on 1Kings 8
Guzik on 1Kings 9

1 Kings 8, with Commentaries, verse by verse
1 Kings 9, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament

Today's Reading Luke 21.1-19

Luke 21 with Commentaries, verse by verse

In Luke 21.1-4; Mark 12.41-44, Jesus observed a poor widow giving two copper coins in the Temple treasury. he said that the widow had put in more than all the others. Out of her poverty, she put in all she had to live on. This lesson her is not how much you put in or whether you are tithing. Rather God looks at the heart of the giver whether the person is giving from the heart.

Sign of the End of the Age
Luke 21.5-36; Matthew 24; Mark 13

In Luke 21.12-17; Matthew 10.17-22, Jesus warned that his followers would be persecuted, they will exocmmunicate them from synagogues, put them in prisons, brought before kings and governors because of Jesus. We will see this in the book of Acts and the Epistles. But also through the centuries, Christians have been persecuted. Did you realize that the number of Christians persecuted in the 1900s were more than the other 18 centuries added together. Do you think this will happen one day in America? I think it may just happen. We need to prepare ourselves for that if it presecution happen.

Signs of the End of the Age
Deffinbaugh - Series on Luke
IVP Commentary on Luke

Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke

Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian

This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.

Friday, April 29, 2005

April 29 Readings

Solomon's Temple

The Temple must be rebuilt in Israel as a part of the events in the Last Days!!
Rebuilding Temple Resources

It took Solomon seven years to build the Temple.

1Kings 6 Solomon built his palace in thirteen years!! A descriotion is in the chapter 1Kings 7.1-12. The Temple's furnishing is described in elaborate detils in 1Kings 7.23-26; 2Chronicles 4.2-3 and 1kings 38-51; 2Chronicles 4.6,10-5.1.

Guzik on 1Kings 6
Guzik on 1Kings 7

1 Kings 6, with Commentaries, verse by verse
1 Kings 7, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament

Today's Reading Luke 20.27-47

Luke 20 with Commentaries, verse by verse

Luke 20.27-47
In Luke 20.27-40; Matthew 22.23-33; Mark 12.18-27, the Sadduccees did not believe in the resurrection. Some of them came up with a scenario where a woman was married to seven brothers, one at a time, with each of the husband died. This was in keeping with the Levitical laws of carrying on the husband's name. They asked Him at the resurrection whose wife would she be? Jesus told them that there is no marriage at the resurrection. He further went on to show them that even Moses believed in the resurrection. The verse of comfort to us is 'He is not the God of the dead but of the living, for to him all are alive.' Did you know that there will be the resurrection of the righteous and the wicked in the future? One will get his rewards from Jesus and the other will get judgement into eternal damnation. Which resurrection will you be at?

Figure-Resurrection of Christians

Jesus asked them the question, 'How is it that they say the Christ is the Son of David?' in Luke 20.41-47; Matthew 22.41-23.7; Mark 12.35-40 Jesus examined Psalm 110.1 "'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet"' He attacked the teachers of the laws for being hypocrites and they will be punished severely.

Deffinbaugh - Series on Luke
IVP Commentary on Luke

Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke

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Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian

This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.

Thursday, April 28, 2005

April 28 Readings

Solomon Wise ruling

1Kings 4
A description of Solomon's officials and governers (v. 1-19), his dsily dupplies snd his wealth (v.20-34) and his wisdom (v. 29-34 Solomon received wisdom from Gid and he wrote the book of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, He was an expert on plant lifem he taught about animals, reptiles and birds.

1Kings 5 1Kings 5 Solomon prepared to build the Temple for God. He signed a treaty with Hiram of Tyre. Hiram was to provide cedar and pine logs in exchange Solomon gave Hiram wheat and pressed olive oil. Solomon had many laborers for the building of the Temple.

Guzik on 1Kings 3
Guzik on 1Kings 4
Guzik on 1Kings 5

1 Kings 3, with Commentaries, verse by verse
1 Kings 4, with Commentaries, verse by verse
1 Kings 5, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament

Luke 20.1-2
In , the chief priests and elders of the law asked Jesus who gave Him the authority to do the ministry of healing and preaching the Kingdom. He answered their question with a question about John’ Baptism, was it from heaven or was it from men? They knew whatever answer they gave would make them look bad. They said that they did not know. Jesus said then He would not tell them what authority he had> we should learn to answer with authority and discretion like Jesus.

The Parable of the Tenants (Luke 20.9-19; Matthew 21.33-45; Mark 12.1-13) was told to the people. He warned them the tenants would not only kill the servants whom the man sent but also his son whom he loved. He said the owner of the vineyard would come and kill the tenants and give the vineyards to others. This meant that he would take away the privilege of being under God’s grace and covenant and give it to the Gentiles in the Church Age. He then quoted fromn Psalm 118.22, ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone. Jesus is not only our Rock and Fortress but if you are not a part of Him, they will stumble on the Rock because of unbelief and will be broken to pieces or the Rock could fall on them and they would be crushed. Is Jesus your Rock of security or will you be crushed by unbelief in Him?

In (Luke 20.20-26; Matthew 22.15-22; Mark 12.13-17), the leaders sent some spies to Jesus and asked if it was right for them to pay taxes. He asked them show him a denarius, and when shown asked whose inscription was on the coin. They said Caesar’s Then he said to them that they should give to Caesar the things that belong to caesar and to god, the things of God.

Deffinbaugh - Series on Luke
IVP Commentary on Luke

Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke

Luke 20 with Commentaries, verse by verse

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How to Become a Christian

This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

April 27 Readings

Solomon became King 1Kings 1.39

1Kings 2
David gave Solomon specific instructions to Solomon before he died. The first thing he told Solomon was to follow the Lord, walk in His ways (v.2-4) He reminded Solomon of the covenant that God mad with him which would apply to the descendants of David.
He also told Solomon to deal with Joab and Shimei, and to show kindness to the sons of Barzillai. After this David died and was buried in the City of David.

Solomon made sure that his monarchy was secured. He dealt with his step-brother Adonijah by executing him, he sent Abiathar back to his fields in Anathoth, he ordered the execution of Joab and put Shimei under house arrest on the condition that if Shimei stayed in the house his life was spared. Shimei's slaves ran off three years later and he left his house to hget them back violating the house arrest. Solomon also ordered his execution.

All of this historical events showed us that God was in the background in control of events to make sure that the Messiah would come from the Davidic lineage.

Guzik on 1Kings 1
Guzik on 1Kings 2

1 Kings 1, with Commentaries, verse by verse
1 Kings 2, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Arthur Pink-The Life of David

Links to Commentaries and other References - Old Testament

Today's Reading Luke 19.28-48

Luke 19.29-38; Matthew 21.1-9; Mark 11.1-10 See also Luke 19:35-38; John 12.12-15

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, He did not enter on a stallion but on a colt. He gave the disciples instructions to find the colt and everything happened as He said. They had greeted Him warmly when He came through the city. They shouted ‘Blessed is the king who came in the name of the Lord’, this is a direct quote from Psalm 118.26. The Pharisees told Jesus to rebuke His disciples for calling Him a king coming ion the name of the Lord. Isn’t amazing that even the disciples had kept quiet, the rocks would cry out! Remember this was Sunday. By Friday, the same people would probably be yelling crucify Him!

In verses 41-44, He prophesied that the Romans would plunder and burn Jerusalem because they did not recognize the time of God’s coming among them. This was fulfilled when the Romans took Jerusalem in A.D. using an embankment to besiege the city.

Jesus went into the temple area, and began driving out the merchants who were selling animals for sacrifices were sold at exorbitant prices. He cleansed the temple quoting from Jeremiah 7.11 “It is written, “My house will be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers.’

Deffinbaugh - Series on Luke
IVP Commentary on Luke

Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke

Luke 19 with Commentaries, verse by verse

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How to Become a Christian

This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

April 26 Readings

2Samul 24.17 David speaking to the Lord

Guzik on 2Samuel 23
Guzik on 2Samuel 24

2 Samuel 23, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 24, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Arthur Pink-The Life of David
Deffinbaugh on 2 Samuel (Series)
Bob Roe on The Life of David

Links to Commentaries and other References - 2 Samuel

Luke 19 with Commentaries, verse by verse

Zaccaheus heard that Jesus was passing through and wanted to know who Jesus was. He chose a sycamore tree to see Jesus. When Jesus saw him, He invited Himself to Zaccahaues’ house Zacchaeus the tax collector shows us what true faith is. He had the fruit of repentance. He said if he cheated anyone out of anything he would be willing to pay back four times the amount. According to the NIV Study Bible, this almost the extreme amount required under the law in case of theft (Exodus 22.1; 2Samuel 12.6; Proverbs 6.31).. He was willing ot give to the poor half of his riches to the poor. Zacchaeus is a good example for us to follow in his generosity to the poor and his attitude of repentance.

Jesus spoke about the parable of the ten minas (Luke 10.12-37; Matthew 25.14-30). This is very similar to the parable of the ten talents He spoke about in Matthew 25. In principle both parables are the same and the application for us how faithful were the servants with what they were given. The one with the ten minas earned ten more, the one with the five minas earned five more and the one with the one mina hid it and did not earn any. What can we learn hearn? The lesson to be learnt that we are all given stewardship of our times, money, and talent and Jesus will hold us accountable at the end of time. It is required for us as servants of Christ to be found faithful with what God gave us in our lives. Let us not be like the servant with his one mina who did not see or understand what he was supposed to do with his one mina.

Deffinbaugh - Series on Luke
IVP Commentary on Luke

Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke

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How to Become a Christian

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Monday, April 25, 2005

April 25 Readings

In Luke 18.31-33; Matthew 20.17-19; Mark 10.32-34, Here we see Jesus as a prophet, he not only forthtell the present, warned men about their sins and the mercy of God, but he foretell the future, he predicted his death and resurrection again, but the disciples did not understand what He was talking about.

In Luke 18.35-43; Matthew 20.29-34; Mark 10.46-52, a blind man heard the crowd going by and asked what was happening. They said that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. He called out ‘Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me.!’ They told him to be quiet but he shouted even louder. Jesus stopped and asked the man what did he want Him to do for him (the blind man). The blind man said that he wanted to see. Jesus granted him his request. What about us, do we try hard to get to Jesus like the blind man did even though there was obstacles in the way? What would we want Jesus to do for us today if He asked us?

Deffinbaugh - Series on Luke
IVP Commentary on Luke
Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke

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Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian

This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.

Sunday, April 24, 2005

April 24 Readings

In Luke 18.15-17; Matthew 19.13-15; Mark 10.13-16, the disciples did not want to have Jesus be 'bothered' with little babies. He rebuked them and said that the Kingdom of heaven belong to people who have a child-like spirit of faith. If you don't have a child-like faith, you cannot enter the Kingdom.

Luke 18.18-30; Matthew 19.16-29; Mark 10.17-30
The rich young ruler came to Jesus and asked him what must he do to inherit eternal life. He told him to obey the commandments. The young man was sincere and said that he obeyed them all since he was a boy. Jesus told him to sell everything he had and give it to the poor, and follow him.

Deffinbaugh - Series on Luke
IVP Commentary on Luke

IVP Commentary on Luke

Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke

Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke

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Friday, April 22, 2005

April 23 Readings

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The Reign of David
Today's reading 2 Samuel 16-18; Luke 17.20-37

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 2Samuel 16; 2Samuel 17; 2Samuel 18

2Samuel 16 David met Ziba, the steward of Mephibosheth, with provisions for David, who wanted to take advantage of the crisis.

Shimei curses David (v. 5-14). Hushai and Ahithophel (16.15-17-27) gave some evil advice to Absalom which include sleeping with David's concubines, which was in fulfillment with what Nathan told David (2Samuel 12.11-12) what God would allow to happen him after he sinned with Bathsheba.

2 Samuel 17
Ahithophel wanted David defeated and humiliated, Hushai was a friend of David and his advice took advantage of Absalom's uncertainty, his fear and egotism. In verse 14 Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, "The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel." For the LORD had ordained to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel, so that the LORD might bring calamity on Absalom. (NASB). Ahithophel saw that his advice was not followed so he hanged himself. (v. 23). God had provided food, drink and necessities for David and his people (v. 27-29).

2Samuel 18
when fleeing from David's army, Absalom fled on his donkey and was under the thick branchws of an oak tree when his hair got caught in the tree. He was left dangling in midair. Joab heard about it and threw three javelins in Absalom's heart while he was hanging in midair. Joab's armor bearers came and killed Absalom.

LARGE PICTURE OF THE DEATH OF ABSALOM 2SAMUEL 18

In verses 19-33 David waited to hear the outcome of the battle and found out that Absalom was killed.

Guzik on 2Samuel 16
Guzik on 2Samuel 17
Guzik on 2Samuel 18

More on Absalom

2 Samuel 16, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 17, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 18, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Arthur Pink-The Life of David
Deffinbaugh on 2 Samuel (Series)
Bob Roe on The Life of David

Links to Commentaries and other References - 2 Samuel

Today's ReadingLuke 17.20-37

Luke 17 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Luke 17.26-27; Matthew 24-37-39

He then spoke about the coming of the Kingdom of God. He warned them about false Christs. Be careful what 'prophets of today' tell you when Jesus is coming back. They will have their eschatolgical (second coming charts) predicting when He is coming back or when we would be raptured. Jesus said that we should be watchful because verybody will be going about their business when Jesus returns just like in the days of Noah.
Again we are told to be watchful. He also gave the analogy of Lot and Sodom, when God punished Sodom. People were eating and drinking, buying and selling. We need to understand the signs. Do not feel secure, for instance that some say we may not go through the Tribulation. No one will know until it happens. It is better to be alert and watchful than to be unprepared and having a false sense of security, and then He appears!!
He spoke one of the shorter verses in the Bible 'Remember Lot's wife.' She looked back. If we try to save our life we lose it and vice versa. This again is a paradox. We are to be watchful of the coming of the Kingdom of God and not be so absorbed with every day activities that we forget that He is coming back,

IVP Commentarry on Luke 17.11-18.8

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Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke

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April 22 Readings

Arthur Pink-The Life of David
Deffinbaugh on 2 Samuel (Series)
Bob Roe on The Life of David

Links to Commentaries and other References - 2 Samuel

Today's ReadingLuke 17

Luke 17 with Commentaries, verse by verse

Jesus spoke about being careful not to cause people to sin. It would be better for him to be thrown in the sea with a millstone around his neck than cause a brother to sin. This was a very matter ti Jesus. He continues that if your brother sins rebuke him (This is similar to Matthew 18.15-19) and if he repents forgive him. Forgiveness is very importanat in the Christian life. if our Heavenly Father forgives us, we should forgive one another. The disciples asked Jesus to increase their faith. he said even if their faith weas the size of a mustard seed they can move a mulberry tree!

He also spoke about duty as servants. We should recognize that as servants we do everything that we are told because it is expected of us and we are proveleged to serve the King!

In Luke 17.11-19, ten lepers met Jesus and begged Him to heal them. He told them to see the priest, as they went they were healed. They all rejoiced that they were healed. The only one who came back to thank Jesus was a Samaritan! Let us not forget to thank Jesus for whe He is and not to forget what He has done for us. Let us seek the Giver and not just the gifts.

IVP Commentary on Luke 17.1-10

IVP Commentarry on Luke 17.11-18.8

Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke

Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke

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Thursday, April 21, 2005

April 21 Readings

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2Samuel 13
This is the tragic story of Tamar being raped by her step-brother, Amnon (v. 1-22). Absalom, Tamar's sister killed Amnon in revenge for what he did. This heartache and pain came ultimately from David's sin with Bathsheba. Sometimes we are not aware that the consequences of our sins have effect not only on the parties involved but it may affect families and friend and the whole. community.

Deffinbaugh on 2 Samuel (Series)
Bob Roe on The Life of David
Arthur Pink-The Life of David

2 Samuel 12, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 13, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Links to Commentaries and other References - 2 Samuel

Luke 16 with Commentaries, verse by verse
In Luke 16 Jesus gave the parable of the shrewd manager. A rich man heard that his e manager was cheating him so he called him him and told him to give him an acount of himself. The manager realized that he was old, and that he had to find a way to survive, so he made friends in a sneaky manner. So he schemed and canceled or cut the wise man's debt. The rich man commended the manager for acting shrewdly. Jesus said that Christians are to use worldly wealth to help those in need, so that in the future the needy, whose needs were met will show their gratitude when they welcome their benefactors in heaven. In this way worldy wealth may be wisely used to gain eternal benefits. What are you investing your money in? What is the eternal rate of return on your money? Are you using your money shrewdly for the furtherance of the Kingdom? Who are you serving God or money?

Picture of Mammon (Money)

IVP Commentary - Generosity: Handling Money and Possessions Luke 16
In Luke 16 Jesus told the story of the rich man and Lazarus. This is according to some Bible Commentators, is what will happen to us when we die. If you are born-again, you will go straight to Abraham's bosom or paradise. If you reject Christ, you go straight to hell. This is the closest thing we know about what happens to us when we die. The thief on the cross believed in Jesus Christ, and Jesus said that today he would be with Him in paradise. Lazarus plead with Abraham to send someone to warn his brothers of such a place called hell. Abraham said that they have Moses and the Prophets, let them listen to them. Lazarus asked Abraham to send someone from the dead to tell them about hell, they would repent. Even of they sent someone who rose from the dead, they would not even listen to that person (Jesus). Is there a place call hell?

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Wednesday, April 20, 2005

April 20 Readings

2Samuel 10.1-19; 1Chronicles 19.1-19 is the account of how David defeat the Ammonites. Nahash the king of the Ammonites died. Hanun, his son succeeded him. David thought he would show kindness to Hanun just as how Nahash had showed kindness to David. David sent some of his men to Hanun. Hanum overreacted after hearing the counsel of he nobles of the Ammonites. He ordered that Daivid’ smen have half of each man’s beard shaved, and cut off their garments in the middle of the buttocks, and sent them back to David. In the Middle Eastern culture this was considered an insult of the worst kind. David declared war against the Ammonites. They were soundly defeated, along with their allies the Aramaeans (Syrians). We should leaen not to jump to conclusion without weighing the matter carefully. Let us learn from the mistake of Hanun.

2 Samuel 11
It was spring and David stayed in Jerusalem instead of going with Joab and the army to fight the Ammonites. One evening, he saw Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, taking a bath on a roof-top. He ended up having an affiar with her, and from that union had a baby. He covered the matter up by setting Uriah up in the heat of battle, such that everyone retreated and Uriah was killed.

Arthur Pink-The Life of David
Deffinbaugh on 2 Samuel (Series)
Bob Roe on The Life of David

2 Samuel 9, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 10, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 11, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Deffinbaugh on 2 Samuel (Series)
Bob Roe on The Life of David

Links to Commentaries and other References - 2 Samuel

Luke 15 with Commentaries, verse by verse
In Luke 15 the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15.4-7); Matthew 18.12-14); lost coin (Luke 15.8-10); and the Lost Son (The Prodigal Son) were mentioned. The common elements are an article or person was lost, with the person who owns the material looking for it until it was found. There was rejoicing in all three parables when the article or person was found.

The parable of the Lost Son is a spiritual journey which all of us have been through. The Prodigal Son is a model for us as sinners coming back to God.We need to admit that we are going in the wrong direction like the Prodigal Son. We need to accept the responsibility (v. 18), confess our sins openly before God and Man (Proverbs 28.12), accept the consequences and repair the damage we have done, we need to have a clean break from the past behavior. Another twist to the parable was the older brother who was not happy when his brother came back. The attitude of the older brother was the attitude of the Pharisees. Do we have this attitude toward other Christians? For example, when someone who claimed the Name of Christ went astray and came back, and we still have a grudge against that person. We need to forgive one another as our Heavenly Father forgives us.

IVP Commentary - Why Pursue Sinners? Luke 15

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Tuesday, April 19, 2005

April 19 Readings

Uzzah Smitten
David became afraid of the Lord that day. Although Uzzah had good intention to prevent the ark from falling on the ground, there was specific instructions in the handling of the Ark (Exodus 15.15; Numbers 4.5-61.5; 1Chronicles 15.13-15). God had shocked everyone there to remind them that He is a holy God and his commandments must be obeyed. We need to remember that He is a God of love but the one attribute that separate our God from other gods is His Holiness. And excellent book on this subject is the Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul.
In 2Samuel 6.13-19; 1Chronicles 15.25-16.3, David was afraid of God, that he was unwilling to take tha ark back to Jerusalem. It stayed at the house of Obed-Edom. Three months later David and the people went doen to take the ark back to Jerusalem. He had sacrificed a bull and fattened calf immediately. He danced before the Lord
with all his heart.
Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 6 - Bring of the Ark
Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 6 - Bring of the Ark cont'd

When Michal saw David dancing before the Lord with all his heart, she despised him, God made Michal barren to the day of her death.
Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 6 - Condemnation by Michal

2Samuel 7
In 2Samuel 7.1-17; 1Chronicles 17.1-15: The Lord gives David REST from his enemies (v. 1). Because David was living in a place and the ark of God was a tent. He told Nathan that he wanted the ark to be better place than a tent. The Lord came to Nathan and told him to tell David that he would create a dynasty for David that would last forever. God was speaking here on tow levels of fulfilment, one was the dynasty that would produce, Jesus Christ the Messiah, and the other would be the Dynasty of kings of Judah. David responds to God in preayer *2Samuel 7.18-29; 1Chronicles 17.16-17). This is what is known as the Davidic Covenant.
The Reign of Saul

2 Samuel 8.1-14; 1Chronicles 18.1-13
David was victorious over his enemies. He defeated the Moabites (2), and the the Aramaens (3-5). He was victorious because of God. God can give us victories of the enemies of our spiritual life. It may not mean that we are successful financially

2 Samuel 8.15-18; 1Chronicles 18.1-14-17 spoke about the officials of David’s kingdom, among them were Joab, Zadok, Benaiah and David’s sons whoe were advisers.

2 Samuel 6, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 7, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 8, with Commentaries, verse by verse
arthur Pink-The Life of David
Deffinbaugh on 2 Samuel (Series)
Bob Roe on The Life of David

Links to Commentaries and other References - 2 Samuel

Luke 15 with Commentaries, verse by verse
In Luke 15 the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15.4-7); Matthew 18.12-14); lost coin (Luke 15.8-10); and the Lost Son (The Prodigal Son) were mentioned. The common elements are an article or person was lost, with the person who owns the material looking for it until it was found. There was rejoicing in all three parables when the article or person was found.

The parable of the Lost Sheep should remiind us that God is seeking those who are lost, and He wants them to join the fold. He would leave the 99 sheep and seek the one who is lost. Are we concerned about the one lost sheep or are we just happy with the ninety nine in the fold? If we are not concerned about the lost sheep we should be pitied and asked God to give us a desire for the lost sheep!

In the same way, if you lost a lost coin or something valuable, wouldn't you search the house or office until you find it. What would be your attitude about the remaining nine silver coin which were safe? You know they are secure but you have more concern about the lost coin.

IVP Commentary - Why Pursue Sinners? Luke 15

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Monday, April 18, 2005

April 18 Readings

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Today's reading 2 Samuel 3-5; Luke 14.25-35

King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 2Samuel 3; 2Samuel 4; 2Samuel 5; Luke 14

In 2 Samuel 3
The sons born to David are listed in 1Samuel 3.2-5; 1Chronicles 3.1-4.

Abner goes over to David (v. 6-21) and Joab murders Abner (v. 22-38)

Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 3 more

2Samuel 4
When Ish-Bosheth, the son of Saul found out that Abner had died in Hebron, he became afraid and all Israel became alarmed. Now Saul’s two men, Baariah and Recab, went to Ish-Bosheth’s house when he was taking the noonday rest and cowardly murdered Ish-Bosheth when he was sleeping. They chpped off his head and took it to David at Hebron, expecting a reward. David ordered his men to kill Baariah and Recab for murdering an innocent man while he was sleeping n his bed..
Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 3&4 more

2 Samuel 5
2Samuel 5.1-3; 1Chronicles 11.1-3: All the tribes came to Hebron, David made a compact with them and they anointed him king over all of Israel, David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned for forty years in all.
Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 5
Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 5 more

King David

David captured Jerusalem (2Samuel 5.6-10; 1Chronicles 11.1-9) from the Jebusites and called it the City of David. Notice verse 10 stated that David became more powerful because the Lord God Almighty was with Him. In 2Samuel 5.11-16; 1Chronicles 3.5-9; 14.1-7, there is a description of the children born to David.
When the Philistines heard that David was king over all Israel, they launched an attack against Israel. David inquired of the Lord wheteher he should attack the Philistines and whether God would hand them over to him. God told him to go and attack. The victory was David. And he defeated them. We remembered Saul and before his tragic death, he inquired of the Lord but there was no answer, that was when he had contacted the witch of Endor and things went bad for Saul and he died.

Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 5 - Capture of Zion
Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 5 - Defeat of the Philistines
Arthur Pink Life of David on 2Samuel 5&6 - Bring of the Ark

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2 Samuel 3, with Commentaries, verse by verse
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2 Samuel 4, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Luke 14 with Commentaries, verse by verse
In Luke 11.25-35 Jesus spoke about the Cost of Discipleship. What does it cost? It will cost me EVRYTHING to follow Him. It will cost you to lose your family, your material possessions, your ambitions, dreams, pleasures, vices, and addictions and so on. He concluses with the haunting phrase 'He who has ears to hear le him hear'

The Cost of By Dietrich Bonhoeffer
What can the call to discipleship, the adherence to the word of Jesus, mean today to the businessman, the soldier, the laborer, or the aristocrat? What did Jesus mean to say to us? What is his will for us today? Drawing on the Sermon on the Mount, Dietrich Bonhoeffer answers these timeless questions by providing a seminal reading of the dichotomy between "cheap grace" and costly grace." "Cheap grace," Bonhoeffer wrote, "is the grace we bestow on ourselves... grace without discipleship....Costly grace is the gospel which must be sought again and again, the gift which must be asked for, the door at which a man must know....It is costly because it costs a man his life, and it is grace because it gives a man the only true life."
The Cost of Discipleship is a compelling statement of the demands of sacrifice and ethical consistency from a man whose life and thought were exemplary articulations of a new type of leadership inspired by the Gospel, and imbued with the spirit of Christian humanism and a creative sense of civic duty.

IVP Commentary - Pure Discipleship Luke 14

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