The dramatic bets of chapters 4 and 5 end with David being anointed king of all of Israel. It’s important to understand his reign if we are to understand why Jesus is called King.
Month: January 2024
2 Samuel 3 – Abner’s Move
Does it surprise you that God can use imperfect people? He does. However, that doesn’t justify our poor decisions. Chapter 3 makes this truth very clear.
2 Samuel 2 – David’s Ascension
As David ascends to the throne in Judah he makes several good decisions. But even then, some things go wrong. Likewise, we can make the right choices in life and still face many challenges.
2 Samuel 1 – David’s Lament
The time of David's preparation is over, and he must begin to reign as King over Israel. Understanding his successes and failures will help us to take on the challenges that we have yet to face in the days ahead.