Are you optimizing yourself to death? Are you exhausted by your constant attempts to improve? What does real growth look like? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 5:1-16 reminds us that true improvement is a deeper dependence on God.

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Passages: 2 Samuel 5:1-16

How did the Israelites think about war and crime? How does a good king respond to corruption? Do you judge with partiality? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 4 reminds us of Jesus's perfect justice and mercy.

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Passages: 2 Samuel 4

Do you have mixed motives? Are you self-sacrificial? Do you look to the interest of others? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 3:26-39 reminds us of Jesus' pure, self-sacrificial motives.

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Can God use messy people? What does it mean to be a fool? Do you need a rescuer? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Samuel 3:1-25 reminds us that God loves to rescue sinful people like us.

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Passages: 2 Samuel 3:1-25

Do you read the Bible like it's Aesop's Fables? Do you trust that God will keep his promises? Are you comfortable living in the gray? In today's episode, Keith shares how the tension in 2 Samuel 2:12-32 points us to the ultimate resolution found in King Jesus.

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Passages: 2 Samuel 2:12-32

What was David's first move as king of Israel? What does David's first action as king say about his future reign? Do you withhold good from others? In today's episode, Jeff shares how 2 Samuel 2:1-11 encourages us to give others the love we have received from Jesus freely.

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Passages: 2 Samuel 2:1-11

Do you have close friendships? Were David and Jonathan in a homosexual relationship? What does it look like to be a Christlike friend? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 2 Samuel 1:17-27 encourages us to pursue the deep, meaningful relationships we were created for.

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Passages: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Do you rejoice at the downfall of others? Why does David put the messenger to death? Are you only concerned with your well-being? In today's episode, Jensen shares how 2 Samuel 1:1-16 encourages us to see ourselves within God's narrative, submissive to his commands.

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Passages: 2 Samuel 1:1-16

What can we learn from Saul's death? What does repentance look like? Is your love for Jesus growing? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 1 Samuel 31 warns us against letting our hearts grow harder over the years.

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Passages: 1 Samuel 31

Is the New Testament better than the Old Testament? Are you building your house like Saul or David? Are you generous? In today's episode, Keith shares how 1 Samuel 30:16-30 encourages us to follow David, building our house on God's generosity.

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Passages: 1 Samuel 30:16-30