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Season 1 Episode 182
David retreats from Jerusalem, fleeing the pursuit of his own son! David's enemies gloat and plan their own conquests, at the king's expense. Absalom debases some of his father's wives and raises an …
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Absalom's Conspiracy, II Samuel 14-15, OT S1:E181
Season 1 Episode 181
After three years of exile, followed by another two years of estrangement from the king, Absalom conspires for the throne. He uses his charm and charisma to woo Isreal to his cause. Then, using a rel…
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Spirit of Faith and Healing, Luke 17, NT S1:E94
Episode 173
Too many people have a backwards understanding of the relationship between faith, prayer and healing. Jesus teaches the true spirit of faith. He shows through ten lepers how faith receives His blessi…
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Lust and Revenge, II Samuel 13, OT S1:E180
Season 1 Episode 180
Terrible lessons are learned of lust and murder in this chapter. David's son Amnon, consumed with lust, sexually assaults his half-sister Tamar. In response, Absalom, Tamar's full-blooded brother, mu…
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Touching a Shepherd's Heart, II Samuel 12, OT S1:E179
Episode 188
Nathan tells David of a rich man who stole his poor neighbor's only lamb, to host a party for a traveler. Enraged by such cruelty, David ordered the man to pay four-fold for his sin. David was the ma…
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Stealing or Good Stewardship? Luke 16, NT S1:E93
Episode 172
The parable of the shrewd manager brings into question how we use our money. Do you view money as a means to godly ends or as an end in itself? We consider the challenge of being good stewards and ho…
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David Gets Distracted, II Samuel 10-11, OT S1:E178
Episode 187
When he should have been at war, David instead stays in Jerusalem. He who was mighty in battle proves weak in temptation. Succumbing to the beauty of Bathsheba, he has an affair with her. Uriah, Bath…
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David the Benevolent, II Samuel 8-9, OT S1:E177
Episode 186
David, well established and blessed by the Lord, seeks a member of Saul's family to bless. He summons Ziba, one of Saul's stewards, who tells David of Mephibosheth, a son of Jonathan, who has survive…
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Parables of the Lost, Luke 15, NT S1:E92
Episode 171
The "lost" parables show us the depth of God's love. The Shepherd risks his life for a lost sheep. A woman celebrates the recovery of a lost coin. A generous father receives his lost son. In each of …
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God's Promise to David's House, II Samuel 7, OT S1:E176
Episode 185
David tells Nathan the prophet that he wants to build a house for the ark of the covenant. God would not allow David to build this house. Instead, the Lord promises to build a forever house for David…
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