Coffee and Devotions

All the tribes unite at Hebron to support David as king, celebrating together with abundant provisions and joy. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-12-23-40-follow-king-jesus-with-joy

God builds David's army as skilled warriors and leaders join him, fulfilling his promises to his chosen king. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-12-1-22-trust-the-god-who-keeps-his-promises

God gathers David's mighty men to strengthen his kingdom in fulfillment of his promised word. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-11-10-47-trust-the-lord-who-establishes-his-king

God gives David Jerusalem and establishes his kingdom for Israel's good, even as David's sin shows his need for grace. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-5-6-16-trust-gods-grace-1-chronicles-11-4-9

Israel's elders willingly covenant with David and anoint him king, fulfilling God's promise through Samuel. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-11-1-3-rest-in-jesus-our-shepherd-king

All Israel anoints David king at Hebron, fulfilling God's promise as the elders make a covenant with him. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-5-1-5-trust-the-promised-king

David condemns the assassination of Ish-bosheth and establishes his throne in justice rather than political advantage. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-4-1-12-follow-the-king-of-righteousness

David mourns Abner publicly, and Israel recognizes he did not intend Abner's murder. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-3-31-39-trust-gods-plan-in-troubled-times

Joab kills Abner in revenge for Asahel's death, and David condemns the murder and its guilt. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-3-22-30-reject-revenge-pursue-gods-justice

As David's house grows stronger, Abner defects from Ish-bosheth amid political intrigue, while David's own choices expose human sin. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-3-1-21-trust-gods-promises-amid-human-failure