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Back to SearchConsolidating the Kingdom, II Samuel 5-6, OT S1:E175
Episode 184
David moves his headquarters to Jerusalem. This strategic stronghold, where Judah meets Israel, becomes the military, governing and economic center of God's holy nation. In chapter six, David moves t…
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True Cost of Service, Luke 14, NT S1:E91
Episode 170
The true test of discipleship is the quality of our service to others. So long as we are serving ourselves, as individuals or congregations, we are less than we are called to be. Instead, we who have…
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Scoundrels and Saints, II Samuel 3-4, OT S1:E174
Episode 183
Abner, offended by Ishbosheth, swears an oath to bring Israel under David's rule. This leader of a military coup makes covenant with David, who welcomes him gladly. Sadly, or gladly, both Abner and I…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
David, King of Judah, II Samuel 1-2, OT S1:E173
Episode 182
David is annointed King of Judah, but not of Israel. Saul's son Ishbosheth is made king of Israel by Abner, Saul's general. A short civil war breaks-out, but the house of Saul is too powerful for the…
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Pile On The Poo! Luke 13, NT S1:E90
Episode 169
Jesus teaches his disciples to wait patiently on him, even when life stinks! We hear of God's patience and power in three parables. These parables are taught around the story of a woman who had a dis…
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Saul's Last Stand, I Samuel 29-30, OT S1:E172
Episode 181
Saul's last act of desperate defiance is suicide. His boys killed in battle, himself mortally wounded, he ends his own life. A tragic end to a story that began with so much hope and promise, all beca…
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Samuel Speaks From the Grave, I Samuel 27-28, OT S1:E171
Episode 180
With the Lord no longer answering his prayers, Saul consults with a medium to conjure old Samuel up from the grave. From beyond the grave, Samuel predicts the fall of Saul and his family. This story …
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The Serving Master, Luke 13:35-59, NT S1:E89
Episode 168
This all-time favorite parable turns the world upside-down as the master serves his servants. Too often, people in positions of power or authority serve themselves, neglecting the common good. As God…
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Mercy Upon Mercy, I Samuel 25-26, OT S1:E170
Episode 179
A wise woman Abigail interceeds with David on behalf of her arrogant husband and convinces David that showing mercy is a better way to get your way than acting in wrath. In the very next chapter, Dav…
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Forced into Hiding, I Samuel 23-24, OT S1:E169
Episode 178
David, even while hiding from Saul, rises to rescue the town of Keilah. Betrayed by those he rescued, he retreats to En Gedi, where he gets a chance to take the life or his arch-enemy Saul. Instead, …
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