Psalms 5; 3; 41-42 These psalms, attributed to David, are both petitions for salvation from enemies and praises to God for His love and salvation. I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy: David is confident in God’s love for him – He is not claiming that he is righteous and his enemies…
Our readings for today are 2 Samuel 13-15. Why do you think David did nothing to remedy Tamar’s situation? Where did she go after being raped by Amnon? Do you sympathize with Absalom? In Chapter 14, why did Joab initiate this reconciliation – and why did he not respond to Absalom’s request for an audience? In Chapter 15, why do you think…
Psalms 32/51/86/122 There certainly is consequence for sin – and this is evident in the remainder of David’s life. The Lord had brought him to a place of abundance – and that seems to be the turning point in his life. Perhaps it was during that period of prosperity and success that David stopped relying so completely on the Lord. I can’t…
