Riverside Calvary Chapel Podcast

In 2 Samuel 16-17, King David flees Jerusalem as his son Absalom launches a coup to seize the throne.

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Hebrews 2:1-9 delivers a powerful warning against spiritual drifting while transitioning from the theme of Jesus’s divine superiority over angels to the ultimate purpose of His temporary human humility.

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Hebrews 1:4–14 teaches that Jesus wasn’t just sent with a message, He was the message. Jesus didn’t just come with a message of salvation – He was salvation!

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In these chapters we see the family of David unraveling; it’s the fallout foretold for David’s sin. Absalom is brought back but reconciliation was delayed. It caused further grief for Absalom who eventually led a revolt against the king.

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Hebrews 1:1–4 teaches that God has spoken to humanity ultimately and completely through His Son, Jesus Christ, who is superior to the prophets and angels.

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Paul reveals to Timothy that his life is coming to an end, yet Paul shows how he is at peace. He’s confident he’s lived faithfully and has completed what God has for him. This passage sets a great example for Timothy and the church of how to live a life that counts.

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It’s pretty clear, when you read it straight through like the

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These chapters depict the aftermath of David’s grievous sin with Bathsheba, highlighting the prophetic confrontation by Nathan, the judgment pronounced, and the unfolding tragedy within David’s household as a result of his actions.

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If you were to start someone out reading the book of Romans who didn’t know anything about Christianity, you’d be fortunate if they got past Chapter 2. Because what Paul does in the book of Romans is start with this black backdrop of humanity to reveal our utter depravity and sinfulness. It’s a lot to take in and can be quite depressing. And many may just give up in hopelessness before they get to the rest of the story.

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Paul reminds Timothy & us to stay faithful to Christ by following

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