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Although Joab was loyal to King David, he was also ruthless and vindictive toward his enemies (or those he perceived as his enemies) as seen here in the murder of Amasa. David would not forget.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 20:1-13 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 20:1-13 KJV Text: 2Samuel 20:1-13 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:46      1… Read More »Although Joab was loyal to King David, he was also ruthless and vindictive toward his enemies (or those he perceived as his enemies) as seen here in the murder of Amasa. David would not forget.

What comfort we have in the promise of our resurrections! “You will rest, and then at the end of days you will rise to receive your allotted inheritance.”

BibleGateway: Daniel 12:1-13 ESV Text: Daniel 12:1-13 KJV Text: Daniel 12:1-13 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:25      1 And at… Read More »What comfort we have in the promise of our resurrections! “You will rest, and then at the end of days you will rise to receive your allotted inheritance.”

Absalom was dead, but not everyone was eager to see David rule over Israel and Judah. David tried to improve relations between north and south, but the seeds of a divided kingdom had been sown.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 19:9-23, 40-43 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 19:9-23, 40-43 KJV Text: 2Samuel 19:9-23 The section starts at about 1:25 and ends at about… Read More »Absalom was dead, but not everyone was eager to see David rule over Israel and Judah. David tried to improve relations between north and south, but the seeds of a divided kingdom had been sown.

A time of great terror and abomination would befall the Jewish believers during the time of Antiochus Epiphanes (215-154 BC) between the Old and New Testaments.

BibleGateway: Daniel 11:21-35 ESV Text: Daniel 11:21-35 KJV Text: Daniel 11:21-35 The section starts at about 3:52 and ends at about 6:34      21 And in… Read More »A time of great terror and abomination would befall the Jewish believers during the time of Antiochus Epiphanes (215-154 BC) between the Old and New Testaments.

These prophecies came to pass in connection with Alexander the Great and the aftermath of his downfall. When the tumultuous days arrived, believers knew that God saw them coming and was still in control.

BibleGateway: Daniel 11:2-20 ESV Text: Daniel 11:2-20 KJV Text: Daniel 11:2-20 The section starts at about 0:6 and ends at about 3:59 2 And now… Read More »These prophecies came to pass in connection with Alexander the Great and the aftermath of his downfall. When the tumultuous days arrived, believers knew that God saw them coming and was still in control.

Nations rise and fall, good and evil spirits oppose one another, but the people of God are reassured, “Don’t be afraid, you who are treasured by God. Peace to you; be very strong!”

BibleGateway: Daniel 10:1-11:1 ESV Text: Daniel 10:1-11:1 KJV Text: Daniel 10:1-21 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:41      1 In the… Read More »Nations rise and fall, good and evil spirits oppose one another, but the people of God are reassured, “Don’t be afraid, you who are treasured by God. Peace to you; be very strong!”

Dividing the church’s labors among those who had different gifts was the right call and it helped the word of God to spread. We follow their example in our churches too.

BibleGateway: Acts 6:1-7 ESV Text: Acts 6:1-7 KJV Text: Acts 6:1-7 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:11      1 And in… Read More »Dividing the church’s labors among those who had different gifts was the right call and it helped the word of God to spread. We follow their example in our churches too.

Absalom was not only plotting against his father, but against the will of the Lord. He would not win (v. 14). Neither will we when we plot against God’s will.

BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 17:1-14 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 17:1-14 KJV Text: 2Samuel 17:1-14 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:44      1… Read More »Absalom was not only plotting against his father, but against the will of the Lord. He would not win (v. 14). Neither will we when we plot against God’s will.

The Lord comforted Daniel with another vision of the future. The vision has the same theme as the previous ones: through times of suffering and restoration, the Lord’s Church will always prevail.

BibleGateway: Daniel 9:20-27 ESV Text: Daniel 9:20-27 KJV Text: Daniel 9:20-27 The section starts at about 3:40 and ends at about 5:36      20 And whiles… Read More »The Lord comforted Daniel with another vision of the future. The vision has the same theme as the previous ones: through times of suffering and restoration, the Lord’s Church will always prevail.