Category Archives: David

silent glory

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 30 David pleas for God to have mercy on him and protect him from immanent death.  He argues to God: “What good is is for you if I die and return to the dust? That dust is not going … Continue reading →

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pleas for mercy

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 28 David dares to ask God to act justly and drag off his hypocritical enemies.  But for himself, he pleas for mercy. When God grants him victory over his enemies, he praises God who has heard his pleas for … Continue reading →

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win – win

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

2 Chronicles 2 The building projects imagined by David and launched by Solomon were more than just personal dreams.  They were a political success because they solidified trade agreements between the nations.  They were a social success because the provided … Continue reading →

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bring it on

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 27 This is a song of a man, and a people, who have many reasons to fear. However, they have one great reason not to fear: their relationship with the LORD.  The evildoers, adversaries, foes, armies, war, day of … Continue reading →

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after grace

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 26 This is a prayer from a man who expect the God of justice to act, sweeping away sinners.  Instead of asking God to prevent him from ever experiencing difficulty, David asks God to prove, try and test him … Continue reading →

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full of honor

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 29:22-30 After a 40 year reign, David dies “at a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor (28).  Most of us would settle for either one of those legacies.  Which is the most important?  Without honor, … Continue reading →

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The LORD is my friend

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 25 The LORD who is a shepherd in psalm 23 is a friend in psalm 25.  He is by David’s side to teach him the right way to go, to forgive and forget his sins, and to guard and … Continue reading →

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eternal abundance

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 29:1-22 Freewill giving toward the temple construction was a privilege.  Seeing how much had been given, both the king and the people burst forth in praise.  It was a testimony of the power and presence of the LORD … Continue reading →

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the real King of glory

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 24 The title indicates that this is a psalm of David.  It seems another way of reminding those who seek the king of glory in Jerusalem that David is not really the one.  The real King of glory is … Continue reading →

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surrendering sovereignty

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

1 Chronicles 28 These are not the actions and words of a sovereign king, passing on his dominion to his son.  They are the words of a servant, a steward of God’s household.  David had it in his heart to … Continue reading →

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