Tag Archive | "David"
Old Testament
If the Deuteronomic law is the standard of judgment in 1 and 2 Kings, then the Priests Code is the standard in 1 and 2 Chronicles. Chronicles’ history appears to have been written later than Kings’; the date usually given is approximately 300 B.C. The authors of the two books have the advantage of using [...]
Old Testament
The books of Samuel are the beginning of the monarchy in Israel. The first chapters explain the transition from the period of the judges. The primary figures in the books are Samuel, Saul, David, Nathan, and the children of David. A basic outline is: I. The Story of Samuel – 1 Sam 1-7 A. Samuel’s [...]
Devotional,PsJ
Psalm 26 seems to be all about David. I do this, I do that, this is my plan for my action. He asks God to vindicate him, test him, and prove him because he has walked in integrity. What David is asking for is the blessing of obedience…he want to show the people (particularly his [...]
Devotional,PsJ
In a search for some resources for this devo, I came across a website that had a modernized psalm 23. The articles starts “One of the most beautiful artifacts of Judaism is Psalm 23.” Then the author proceeds to dismantle and rewrite the psalm to his own liking. “The first thing we’ll do is get [...]
Devotional,PsJ
Talked with Pastor John yesterday about the readings. He asked me, “Have you seen how often the word refuge appears?” I see it, and I hope you do too. It will appear 13 times in the first 37 psalms. Psalm 7:1 O Lord my God, in you do I take refuge; What does it mean [...]