Read I Samuel 17: 28-31 Eliab, David’s older brother gets wind of David asking about the reward. Out of his mouth comes words of accusations and judgment. It is apparent to all who witness this conversation that Eliab’s words are laced with anger towards his younger brother. Was this just a sibling fight? Or was […]
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1 Samuel 17: 25-27 David has just watched the troops of Israel retreat in fear. They start huddling in groups trying to get their wits together, talking through this situation. There must be a remedy. And now there was a reward to consider. Whoever can take down the giant-man, gets a special prize! But who
Read I Samuel 17: 17-24 “David, I need you to run an errand. Your brothers are gathered in the Valley of Elah for battle against the Philistines. I’m sure they could use some nourishing food. Plus, I’d like to know how they are holding up. Can you go do that for me please?” How important
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Read 1 Samuel 17: 12-15, 1 Samuel 16 It is time for David to enter the scene. First, we are told of his origin and his family. But wasn’t this just covered in the previous chapter? Why do we need to know this information again? Is it placed here to remind us of the previous
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Read I Samuel 17:8-11, 16 Goliath shouts his words to the ranks of Israel. He openly defies them. His words terrify and dismay this gathering of men. We are only told a portion of the words that were spoken by this immense-looking warrior of the enemy. Can we imagine what other types of mockery and
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Read 1 Samuel 17:4-7 A late recruit joins his comrades at the battleground. During the evening around the campfire, he hears the stories of the enemy’s champion. The appearance of Goliath is described in detail. The details he hears are quite a bit to take in. Is it all true? Are they expecting me to
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Read 1 Samuel 17: 1-3 This story starts with describing a gathering for battle. This wasn’t just an overnight thing and it’s done. Camps were set up. They meant business. This was a battleground for war. Battles of war in this time would be different than today. The weapons of choice were far limited compared
Read John 4: 28-30, 39-42 The woman at the well has left her water jar to go share the good news she has received with her family, neighbors, and anyone who would listen to her. The town starts to hear and they are intrigued. They want to hear more. They believed her. It was not
Read John 4: 27-38 The disciples have returned from the town bearing food (vs. 8). Upon their arrival they see their Rabbi conversing with a Samaritan woman. Suddenly she takes off towards the town, leaving her water jar behind. They have their questions on what is going on, but no one voices them. Instead, they
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Read John 4:20-28 This woman has just realized that Jesus is a prophet. He saw into her current living situation. And it was without any commentary from her. How much time elapsed before we read the next verse when she brings up the topic of where to worship? Did she have such an encounter with
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