Opening Prayer In the ordinariness of my life and the simplicity of this moment, I come to you. I open myself to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and pledge myself afresh to you. Read 2 SAMUEL 22:1-16 David’s Song of Praise 22 David sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of […]
Opening Prayer Thank you, Father, for your Word, written for me so that I might know you and learn how to live for you. As I study today, show me ways to apply what I read. Read 2 SAMUEL 21:1-14 The Gibeonites Avenged 21 During the reign of David, there was a famine for three successive years; so
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Opening Prayer Holy God, forgive my sin today. I want to come to you cleansed and ready to do your will as I study your Word and hear from you. Read 2 SAMUEL 20 Sheba Rebels Against David 20 Now a troublemaker named Sheba son of Bikri, a Benjamite, happened to be there. He sounded the trumpet
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Opening Prayer As I study your Word today, Father, grant me new vision for your loving faithfulness and my own response to your care. Read 2 SAMUEL 19:24-43 24 Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, also went down to meet the king. He had not taken care of his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day
Opening Prayer Thank you, Jesus, for the peace you offer, both in our glad and sorrowful times. Thank you for your joy that no circumstance can overwhelm. Read 2 SAMUEL 19:1-23 19 [a]Joab was told, “The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.” 2 And for the whole army the victory that day was turned into mourning, because on
Opening Prayer Almighty God, as I consider that you gave your Son to die for my sin, I realize I can trust you always. Read 2 SAMUEL 18 18 David mustered the men who were with him and appointed over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2 David sent out his troops, a third under the command of
Opening Prayer On this Sabbath day, I rest in you, gracious Lord. Through your Word, give me fresh insight into your great love for me. Read PSALM 64 Psalm 64[a] For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.
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Opening Prayer Thank you, God for the gift of this day. Use your Word and inspire me to walk closely with you in it. Read 2 SAMUEL 17 17 Ahithophel said to Absalom, “I would[a] choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. 2 I would attack him while he is weary and weak. I would strike
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Opening Prayer Spirit of God, instruct me as I open your Word today. Teach me so that I can better serve you. Read 2 SAMUEL 16 David and Ziba 16 When David had gone a short distance beyond the summit, there was Ziba, the steward of Mephibosheth, waiting to meet him. He had a string of donkeys saddled
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Opening Prayer Loving Lord, as I study your Word today, teach me to see you more clearly and follow you more closely. I want to be a living testimony for you. Read 2 SAMUEL 15 Absalom’s Conspiracy 15 In the course of time, Absalom provided himself with a chariot and horses and with fifty men to run ahead of
