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    Death Of A Traitor (2 Samuel 18)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 15, 2025
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    Do we celebrate or mourn the death of a traitor? Let's look at 2 Samuel 18.

    Do people like Joseph’s brothers, Absalom, Adonijah and Judas remind us of betrayal? How do we treat our very imperfect leaders? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 18. Who were the three captains of David’s army? Did he request that they be gentle with his rebel son Absalom? And David numbered the people who ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Godly Counsel (2 Samuel 17)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 14, 2025
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    How important is godly counsel? Let's look at 2 Samuel 17.

    Is there a need for us to surround ourselves with wise godly counsel, rather than fools? Even with the wisest human plans, do we need God’s intervention? How important is the loyalty of trusted friends? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 17. What was Ahithophel’s advice to Absalom to conquer ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gifts, Insults & Spies (2 Samuel 16)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2025
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    How do we wisely handle gifts, insults and spying? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 16.

    Should we be vigilant against bribes disguised as gifts? Is it wiser to let critics speak than destroy them? Is it wise to investigate what our enemies are up to? Let’s look at a gift, an insult and a spy in 2 Samuel 16. Did Ziba, a servant of Saul's grandson, Mephibosheth, bribe David with ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Absalom's Rebellion (2 Samuel 15)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2025
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    Was there a Judas like person in the Old Testament? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 15.

    Can reconciliation be abused? Do people abuse Christ's act of reconciliation on the cross? Will there be tares among the wheat, wolves among the sheep? Are forgiveness and trust separate issues? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 15. Did Absalom respect his father’s reconciliation or plot a ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Reconciliation (2 Samuel 14)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 11, 2025
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    Where does God stand on reconciliation? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 14.

    Is reconciliation a good goal even if not always possible? To whom do we need to be reconciled? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 14. Did Joab plan to talk David into allowing Absalom to come home? Meanwhile, Zeruiah’s son Joab knew that the king’s attention was focused on Absalom, so he sent messengers to ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rape & Murder (2 Samuel 13)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 10, 2025
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    How did lust lead to worse sins? Let's look at 2 Samuel 13.

    Can our sins as parents repeat through generations? Can one sin multiply? How did a rape bring murder and alienation? Should we be careful who we listen to? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 13. Did David’s son Amnon begin to lust after his half sister Tamar? Sometime after this, David’s son Amnon fell in ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Repentance Not Excuses (2 Samuel 12)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2025
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    Is the mark of a real leader is repentance, not excuses? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 12.

    Is a real leader someone who is ready and willing to repent like David? How many just make excuses like Saul? What about us? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 12. How tactful was Nathan the prophet in addressing David’s gross sins? Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, “There ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Secret Sins (2 Samuel 11)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2025
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    Can we be forgiven of secret sins? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 11.

    Have we all had secret sins, committed in full view of heaven? What secret sins do we not want to talk about? Can we be forgiven? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 11. David made many mistakes, more than is recorded of Saul, except that David repented and Saul just made excuses. What was one of David’s ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Insult Brings War (2 Samuel 10)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 6, 2025
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    What are some of the causes of war? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 10.

    Do well-educated, intelligent world leaders know the way to peace? Where do wars and fights come from? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 10. Did the Ammonite king humiliate a peaceful delegation sent by David? Sometime later, the Ammonite king died and his son Hanun succeeded him as king, so David told ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mephibosheth's Welfare (2 Samuel 9)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2025
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    Did David care for a crippled man? Is welfare Christian? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 9.

    How kind was David to Saul’s family despite Saul threatening his life for many years? How should we treat former enemies and the weak in our society? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 9. Did David want to bless any of Saul’s family who were still alive? One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Conqueror (2 Samuel 8)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2025
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    Are we conquerors? Let's look at 2 Samuel 8.

    Was David a conqueror? Are we meant to be conquerors, of our own sinful flesh through Christ? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 8. Did David conquer the Philistines and Moabites and as far as the Euphrates River? And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Important Things (2 Samuel 7)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2025
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    Are there more important things than some of our desires in life? Let's look at 2 Samuel 7.

    Did David want to build a temple? Were there more important things that God had for him to do? What are the important things God wants us to do? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 7. What did Nathan spontaneously say to David before consulting God? Now it came to pass when the king was dwelling in his house, ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Uzzah (2 Samuel 6)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2025
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    Are we guilty of placing our reasoning above God's instructions? Let's look at 2 Samuel 6.

    Was David hasty in recovering the ark? Did he contribute to Uzzah acting carelessly? Do we sometimes unthinkingly act for God contrary to His will? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 6. Did David plan to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem? David brought together 30,000 of Israel's best soldiers ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    King At Last (2 Samuel 5)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2025
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    Is God's timing often a lesson in patience and trust? Let's look at 2 Samuel 5.

    Did David have to wait 14-15 years after Samuel anointed him king? Must we also learn to patiently wait on God’s timing? Were David’s marriages a blind spot? Have we ever discovered any blind spots? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 5. Was David finally anointed king for the third time, over all Israel? How ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ishbosheth Assassinated (2 Samuel 4)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 1, 2025
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    Are mere words good enough or does God want us to obey? Let's look at 2 Samuel 4.

    Do we rely upon a man to protect us or God? Did David support an assassination or punish those involved? Is doing God’s will more important than empty words? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 4. Did Ishbosheth rely on God or Abner for protection? When Saul’s son Ish-bosheth heard that Abner had died in ...read more

    Denomination: Independent/Bible