Tag: David
You Can Be Like David, Too – I Chron. 29
We have finally reached the end of I Chron. after 16 weeks of study. Though this might sound odd to you, I think that as far as the literary construction of individual Bible books are concerned, there is only one other book with an ending more apropos that this one:…
David Charges His Son – I Chron. 28
As I look out over the American landscape, I see plenty to be distressed over. Among the many things that bother me is the fact that there seem to be so few real men anymore. American men have been emasculated. Men have been weakened by a culture that expects them…
Setting Things in Order Pt. 2 – I Chron. 26-27
Last week we began our study in chpts. 23-25 discussing the fact that God is a God of order. We discussed I Cor. 14:33, which tells us that "God is not the author of confusion," and I Cor. 14:40, which reminds us to do all things "decently and in order."…
Setting Things in Order Pt. 1 – I Chron. 23-25
Have you heard people say that God is a God of order? It's true. In speaking about how the gifts of the Spirit are manifest, I Cor. 14:33 tells us that "God is not the author of confusion." I Cor. 14:40 goes on to remind us to do all things…
Whom God Calls, He Also Equips – I Chron. 22
Most people are very good at worrying. We Christians worry too, even though we have no legitimate reason to do so. God has never let us down. He never will. And when it comes to serving him, the LORD never leaves us lacking. Those whom he calls, he also equips.…
David’s Killer Census – I Chron. 21
There are plenty of stories in Scripture that baffle the human brain. We read them and end up with more questions than answers. Unfortunately, the temptation is to either say the translators made mistakes or attempt to explain the stories away by giving them meanings God never intended. Such is…
Taking Care of Business – I Chron. 18-20
Back in 1973, Bachman-Turner Overdrive had a hit song entitled 'Takin' Care of Business'. The lyrics discussed the contrast between a typical blue collar worker who worked hard for his paycheck, as compared to the white collar counterpart who did very little but was nonetheless wealthy. It's a common theme…
When the LORD Builds a House – I Chron. 17
We often talk about Christianity as a relationship rather than a religion. I get the sentiment, but I'm more of the mind that Christianity is a way of life governed by a relationship with the Living God. The interesting thing about that relationship is that it evolves as it matures.…
A Template for Biblical Praise & Worship – I Chron. 16
One of the things I most appreciate about studying Bible heroes like Joseph, Abraham, and David is watching them spiritually mature. If you read their stories and pay close attention to how their personalities shine through – for good or bad – you can see how God works on them…
Let’s Bring Home the Ark — I Chron. Chpt. 15
As we slowly make our way through the various stories detailing David's reign over Israel, we also see God molding and making him into the king he wants David to be. It's a gradual process. It's a daily process. It's a necessary process to avoid Saul 2.0. For David's part,…