Manoah and his wife stand out as faithful in the dark days of the judges. They believe the promise of the angel of the Lord that a child will be…
Absalom sets himself up to steal the hearts of the ordinary people and overthrow David as king. David flees Jerusalem, fulfilling Nathan's prophecy of judgement upon David. However, even in…
Joab engineers a reconciliation between David and Absalom. This widow comes to David with a story that is designed to arouse his feelings over against his conscience. We can be…
Absalom instructs his servants to kill Amnon for what he did to Tamar. This is not justice but vengeance. Vengeance is forbidden, and we should leave judgement with God because…
Amnon is infatuated with his half-sister Tamar and Jonadab advises him to act. We need to avoid anything that will encourage us to act on evil desires. Amnon rapes Tamar…
Anointing Jesus was an obvious thing for Mary to do. Everyone knew of the plot to kill Jesus. His time on earth would soon end but He chose to spend…
The angel of the Lord tells the women coming to the tomb that Jesus has risen. The evidence for the resurrection is there. If we believe it, then it should…
John places all people in either one of two categories: born of God or belonging to the devil. Sin exists in everyone and offends God, but it pleased God to…
God afflicts David's child. Our sin can have consequences in this life, but David has hope, knowing the God who listens to the prayers of His people. Knowing this, do…