BibleGateway: 1 Samuel 27:1-12 ESV Text: 1 Samuel 27:1-12 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:25      1 And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day… See how many surprising techniques God used to preserve David’s life! Here David finds safety by living in enemy territory, and he even finds time to continue the unfinished conquest of Canaan on the side.

BibleGateway: John 17:20-26 ESV Text: John 17:20-26 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:30 and ends at about 3:46      20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on… Here Jesus prays for you, me, and all Christians—that we would know the love of God and the glory of Christ.

BibleGateway: John 17:1-19 ESV Text: John 17:1-19 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:39      1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father,… Jesus prays for His disciples that they might be sanctified (set apart) from the evil one and the unbelieving world.

BibleGateway: John 16:17-33 ESV Text: John 16:17-33 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:53 and ends at about 4:34 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith… What encouragement we have here from Jesus! “No one will take away your joy . . . ask and you will receive . . . Take heart! I have overcome the world.”

BibleGateway: Psalm 69 ESV Text: Psalm 69 KJV Text: KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 69: 1 To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David. Save me, O God; for the waters are come… Christians must sometimes endure scorn and insults for the sake of the Lord, but the Lord is with us when we are in trouble. Praise Him!

BibleGateway: 1 Samuel 26:1-12 ESV Text: 1 Samuel 26:1-12 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:16      1 And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David… Saul just won’t give up pursuing David, but once again David leaves vengeance to the Lord— much to Abishai’s dismay.

BibleGateway: 1 Samuel 25:14-35 ESV Text: 1 Samuel 25:14-35 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:9 and ends at about 6:13 14 But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, Behold,… A godly wife is a blessing from the Lord. Here Abigail steps in and pleads on behalf of her boorish husband, also keeping David from bloodshed.

BibleGateway: 1 Samuel 24:1-13 ESV Text: 1 Samuel 24:1-13 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:25      1 And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the… Rather than take Saul’s life, David left the matter of vengeance in the hands of the Lord.

BibleGateway: John 16:1-16 ESV Text: John 16:1-16 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:2      1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2… The Holy Spirit brings you both comfort and truth.

BibleGateway: John 15:18-27 ESV Text: John 15:18-27 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:10 and ends at about 3:43      18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated… When people hate us for being Christians, it’s hard not to get “riled up” and angry, but remember that their hatred of you is evidence that you are a child of God.