This week we'll look at one of the more well known narratives of the Bible as David makes some of the biggest mistakes of his life. Though David was a man after God's own heart he still had failures. Today we'll talk about the dangers of sin, how to have victory over sin and what to do when we sin as we go through life.

This week we'll finish the book of Malachi and as we do so we'll be discussing both the first and the second coming of Jesus Christ. The first time to save and proclaim a new covenant and the second time to bring judgment on the wicked. We'll also discuss a section of scripture that talks about giving and the requirement of the tithe that was in the law for God's people. We'll then talk about what giving looks like from a New Testament viewpoint.

This week we'll be covering three chapters in our study of 2 Samuel. Chapters 8 and 10 will cover the military conquests of David and chapter 9 will speak about a man named Mephibosheth who will be greatly blessed by David.

This week we'll take a look at the first two chapters of the book of Malachi. This book will be filled with correction and we'll focus tonight on primarily the failure of the priests as they poorly represented God.

This week we'll finish our study through the book of Nehemiah as the people will be counted, the wall will be dedicated and the people will break the covenant they made to keep God's Law in their lives. Nehemiah will leave and then come back and when he returns he will have much to correct.

Cross References

Chapter 11

Verses 1-2

Luke 9:23

Chapter 13

Verses 10-14

Nehemiah 10:39

Verses 15-22

Nehemiah 10:31

Verses 23-24

Nehemiah 10:30

Verses 28-31

1 Timothy 6:12

This week we will look at a pivotal moment in the Old Testament as the family line of the coming Savior gets narrowed once more to the family of David. The Lord will promise to make David have someone from his family sit on the throne forever and of course as we will see the scriptures reveal this is Jesus.

Cross References

Verses 4-7

Isaiah 66:1

2 Chronicles 6:7-8

1 Chronicles 28:3

1 Chronicles 28:11

1 Chronicles 28:14

Verses 8-11

2 Samuel 5:12

Verses 12-13

1 Chronicles 22:9-10

Verses 14-16

Jeremiah 23:5-6

Ezekiel 34:23-24

Isaiah 9:6-7

Luke 1:31-33

Acts 13:22-23

Revelation 22:16

Verses 25-29

Acts 4:12

This week we'll continue to watch the power of God's Word at work in His people as those who are in the city remember the faithfulness of God, His mercy and His grace towards them. They will also confess their sins and make a covenant with the Lord to begin to keep His Word and honor His name.

Cross References

Chapter 9

Verse 6

Romans 1:20

Colossians 1:16-17

Chapter 10

Verses 28-29

John 14:15

Verses 30-31

2 Corinthians 6:14

This week we'll see David finally established over all of Israel. He will then take the city of Jerusalem and shortly after will look to bring the ark of God into the city. He'll do this twice and the first time it will fail miserably. The second time we'll see the Lord give success to David.

Cross References

Chapter 5

Verses 6-8

Deuteronomy 7:1-2

Verses 9-10

John 15:5

Verses 11-12

Zechariah 4:6

Chapter 6

Verses 6-7

Deuteronomy 17:18-20

Exodus 25:10-14

Verses 12-15

1 Chronicles 15:11-15

Beginning in chapter 7 we'll see a transition in the book of Nehemiah from the physical rebuilding of the walls to the spiritual rebuilding of the people. It's amazing to watch in chapter 8 as the people came in great unity to simply hear God's Word. God's Word is powerful and active and sharper than any two edged sword and we'll see that in action today in our text.

Cross References

Chapter 7

Verses 1-2

Ephesian 5:19-20

Proverbs 1:7

Verse 3

1 Corinthians 16:13

2 Timothy 1:14

Chapter 8

Verses 1-2

Ezra 7:10

Verse 3

1 Thessalonians 2:13

Verse 9

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Verses 10-12

2 Corinthians 5:17

Verses 13-18

James 1:22-25

This week we will continue to see the Lord elevating David on his journey to becoming the king of all of Israel. Abner will lose his life along with Ishbosheth as the narrative twists and turns.

Cross References

Chapter 4

Verses 11-12

Genesis 9:6

Romans 13:4

Matthew 28:19