Monthly Archives: April 2019

Re:Verse passage – 2 Samuel 15 (day two) But Ittai answered the king and said, “As the Lord lives, and as my lord the king lives, surely wherever my lord the king may be, whether for death or for life, … Continue reading →

Re:Verse passage – 2 Samuel 13:1-33 (day seven) The last word Jesus gave us before his ascension in Matthew was the great commission: Matthew 28:18-20.  What amazes me about this passage is how often well-intentioned churches do the exact opposite … Continue reading →

Re:Verse passage – 2 Samuel 13:1-33 (day six) If you don’t mind, I am taking a little detour into Matthew 28, rather than sticking with 2 Samuel 13. Being Easter, I thought it only fitting. “Go therefore and make disciples … Continue reading →

Re:Verse passage – 2 Samuel 13:1-33 (day five)   vs. 21 Now when King David heard of all these matters, he was very angry. I keep looking for the verse or verses that were never written.  Maybe a verse where David … Continue reading →

Re:Verse passage – 2 Samuel 13:1-33 (day four) Why would this account of palace intrigue even be included in Scripture?  It might have to do with succession to the throne.  Amnon was, after all, the eldest son of David and … Continue reading →

Re:Verse passage – 2 Samuel 13:1-33 (day three) “Jonadab was a very shrewd man.” Mercenary, opportunist, chameleon: Meet Jonadab, advisor to cads, keeper of scuttlebutt, guardian of plausible deniability. One day he’s advising Amnon on exactly how to trap and … Continue reading →

Re:Verse passage – 2 Samuel 13:1-33 (day two)  Thus says the Lord, ‘Behold, I will raise up evil against you from your own household; 12:11 But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon … Continue reading →

Join us as Senior Pastor Chris Johnson, Associate Pastor Aaron Hufty and Associate Pastor Bryan Richardson walk us through 2 Samuel 13:1-33. 

Re:Verse passage – 2 Samuel 12:1-23 (day seven) However, because by this deed you have given occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme… (2 Samuel 12:14) Often, I forget the ever-expanding reach of sin.  Sometimes I can imagine … Continue reading →