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March 26, 2024Ep. 86. 2 Samuel 4-5 | David - King in Israel
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Two of my favorite things are in the reading today. One, we get to meet Mephibosheth. He was only five when his father, Jonathan, was slain. You will learn more about him if you take the time to read 2 Samuel 9. By the time David becomes aware of him, Mephibosheth has a son. This tells us that David is well into his forty years as king. Remember, the same year David became king in Hebron, Mephibosheth would have only been five years old. Twenty years are likely to have passed, and maybe more than that.
David moves Mephibosheth from Lo-Debar, a city whose name means "nothing," and gives this crippled man a place at his table. How could this not cause us to pause and reflect on the mercy Christ has shown to us? Has Jesus not taken us from "nothing" and brought these crippled, broken sinners near to himself? It is certainly a beautiful picture of the grace of the king.
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March 25, 2024Ep. 85. 2 Samuel 2-3 | David- King in Hebron
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After Saul's death, David did not immediately seek the throne in Jerusalem. This could be because Saul still had one son who was alive and eventually put in power by Abner. Whatever his motivation, David, at God's leading, moved to Hebron and was anointed king by the people of Judah there. David will rule over Judah in Hebron for 7.5 years.
The house of Saul was not yet finished being a thorn in David's side and Abner tried to raise the men of Israel up against David and his authority. However, David had long been the hero of Israel since he slew Goliath. In the absence of their king, it wasn't difficult for the people to see David as the true king.
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March 24, 2024Episodes 78-84 summary
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March 24, 2024Ep. 84. 1 Samuel 31, 2 Samuel 1 | Saul's Death
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Seriously, how many people did it take to kill Saul? In 1 Samuel, an archer wounds the king, but it doesn't kill him. Saul falls upon his sword to try to hurry along his death. That doesn't end his life because an Amalekite finally puts him to death. So, I suppose the answer is three! It took three people to bring Saul to an end.
When the Philistines found the bodies of Saul and his sons, they cut off Saul's head and fixed the corpses to the wall. But the people of Jabesh-Gilead come and take the bodies down by night and give them a proper burial. You might remember the people of Jabesh-Gilead from Judges 19-21. When the Benjamites were all but eradicated by the rest of the tribes of Israel, it was the women of Jabesh-Gilead who were given to the 600 remaining Benjamite men to keep the tribe from being completely destroyed. Again, when Saul first became king, the people of Jabesh-Gilead were being threatened, roused all Israel to go to their aid. Over several hundred years, the people of Jabesh-Gilead and the people of Benjamin sustained one another. That kindness is shown here again.
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March 23, 2024Ep. 83. 1 Samuel 28-30 | The Witch at Endor
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Let's get straight to it; we know that God does not delight in those who contact the dead. It is interesting that Saul removes the mediums from the land after Samuel's death. This whole story is a bit strange. However, this woman is able to make contact with Samuel. I might have assumed it was a demon if not for verse 16, which says, "And Samuel said." Then, he follows up by repeating what God had declared to Saul.
In Acts 16, we see a young woman possessed by a demon who is able to prophesy. Eventually, Paul casts the demon out of her, and the people who used her as a slave realize their source of income is gone. There really are people who can speak to the dead. There really are people who, by demonic power, can prophesy. These are not things to be trifled with. You would do well to avoid any such thing. Engaging with one who interprets omens, says they can predict the future, or claims to speak to the dead is wickedness. We shouldn't even engage in reading horoscopes or astrology. We are to be controlled by the Holy Spirit within us and should never seek trinkets or people attached to false gods, demons, or spirits.
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March 22, 2024Ep. 82. 1 Samuel 25-27 | Abigail and More Running
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I know I mentioned this in the video, but this chapter starts with the death of Samuel. Inquiring minds may ask, "How did he write the rest of First Samuel or any of Second Samuel if he is dead?" It is a fair question, but you should know that several of the books that have names attributed to them are not necessarily considered to be written by them. The two books of Samuel were likely compiled from the teachings and writings of Samuel, Nathan, and Gad. This should not freak us out and will only cause us minor panic if this news is brand new for us. I hate to throw another wrench in the works, but the four gospels were not named Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John until several decades after they were written, but the four books have never been in dispute when discussing what books belong in the Bible. I highly recommend the book THE CANON OF THE SCRIPTURE by F.F. BRUCE if you want more information on how the Bible came to be the Bible. It is very good but quite lengthy.
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March 21, 2024Ep. 81. 1 Samuel 23-24 | David Spares Saul
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Saul relentlessly pursued David and "sought him every day, but God did not give [David] into his hands."
When David and his men were hiding in the recesses of a cave that Saul chose to use as a bathroom, David seemingly had his chance to end the life of his pursuer. David crept, unnoticed, to the side of Saul and cut off the corner of the king's robe. Even this act caused "David's heart to strike him." When Saul finishes taking care of his business, David follows him from the cave (certainly being careful of his step) and reveals how he had just spared the life of the King of Israel. David quotes a proverb to Saul, "Out of the wicked comes wickedness," and adds, "But my hand shall not be against you." In one statement, David shows that he is not wicked but that Saul is bowing to the wickedness of his heart.
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March 20, 2024Ep. 80. 1 Samuel 21-22 | David and Doeg
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When David goes to Ahimelech, the priest, he asks for something to eat and ultimately ends up eating the holy bread. The priests set out the bread of the presence every morning before the Lord. Each morning, the new bread would replace the day-old bread and the older bread was given to the priests as part of their portion. David had no right to eat this bread. Jesus tells us as much in Matthew.
Jesus uses this story to reshape how the Pharisees saw the Sabbath. When Jesus' disciples picked heads of grain on the Sabbath, the Pharisees were outraged. Jesus asks, "Have you not heard how David ate the bread that was not lawful for him to eat or how the priests who work on the Sabbath do not profane the Sabbath?" Jesus indicates that it was not "lawful" for David to eat the bread of the presence, but the prevailing attitude of the Jews was that David was spotless. The Jewish understanding was, rightly, that the Messiah would come from the line of David. Jesus is basically saying, "You want to condemn my followers for eating a few pieces of grain on the Sabbath, but you don't condemn David for eating the bread designated only for the priests?" He points out their misunderstanding of the Sabbath and their hypocrisy when he lands on the truth that it is lawful "to do good on the Sabbath."
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March 19, 2024Ep. 79. 1 Samuel 19-20 | David in Peril
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Saul, knowing that God was going to give the kingdom to David, sought to put David to death on several occasions. And Saul was not subtle about it. He just straight up chunked a spear at David, hoping to pin him to the wall. Michal, David's wife, is a riddle. We know she loved David and even helped him escape from her father, but when her father questioned her, she lied and told Saul that David forced her to facilitate his escape. I also find it troublesome that there was an idol available in the house to hide under the covers.
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March 18, 2024Ep. 78. 1 Samuel 17-18 | David and Goliath
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David and Goliath has to be the most famous story in the Bible for people who don't even go to church or care about Jesus. I can't count the times I've heard someone say, "This is a true case of David and Goliath." Of course, the first time I remember it being used in a secular setting was in the epic 1985 film Rocky IV, which dealt with loss, grief, discipline, revenge, and peace. Of course, I'm referring to the timeless film Rocky IV. Pay attention, and I bet you'll hear several references to this key Bible story over the next few weeks. What bothers me isn't that the story is referenced so often but rather that people go around saying things like, "God is going to help you slay your giant."
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