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Category Archives: discernment
remarkable wisdom
1 Kings 3 Solomon’s great wisdom was a gift from the LORD, because he asked for it. James tells us that if anyone lacks wisdom, he should ask God – who gives to all freely. God does not reserve his … Continue reading
dirty work
1 Kings 2 The dark side of Solomon’s peaceful reign is shown in this chapter. Benaiah goes about executing the enemies of Solomon, thereby preventing more insurrection and civil war. But each enemy is given a chance to show himself … Continue reading
keeping one eye open
1 Kings 1:28-53 Adonijah’s party was interrupted with news that Solomon had been made king in his place. His first thought was self-protection. For that reason he clung to the altar. If he had been sincere in seeking the LORD’s … Continue reading
seeing the devil
2 Samuel 14:25-15:12 David so much wants to believe that the worst is over for him. He does not choose to see that Absalom is planning a conspiracy against him. It is difficult to keep a positive faith while not … Continue reading
a spiraling world
2 Samuel 13 The consequences of David’s sin with Bathsheba continue to play out in the lives of his children. Had David been able to see all that would happen as a result of his indiscretion perhaps it would have … Continue reading
correcting the holy
2 Samuel 6 This chapter records two mistakes with dire consequences. First, Uzzah sees the oxen stumble, and reaches out his hands to stabilize the ark of the covenant. He is struck dead because he presumed to correct something that … Continue reading
disturbing an old man’s sleep
1 Samuel 28 The Bible consistently describes the intermediate state between death and resurrection as an unconscious sleep, from which good and evil must be awakened before beginning to experience their eternal destiny. This story seems to contradict that theology, … Continue reading
no need for revenge
1 Samuel 26 David took a spear and a water jar as evidence that he – once again – came close enough to Saul to kill him, but spared his life. His confidence was in God’s ultimate judgment. Since he … Continue reading
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Abigail’s discretion
1 Samuel 25 Abigail was caught between two men, acting on emotions and not acting wisely. She chose the route of discretion, and interceded for Nabal by presenting David with gifts. She rescued both men that day. David recognized how … Continue reading
into his hands
1 Samuel 12 Sometimes you can’t go back and start over. The Israelites understood that they had sinned in asking for a king. Saul was in place, so now they would have to live with it. God did not remove … Continue reading
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