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David Returns to Jerusalem

Date: November 21, 2020
Topic: Weeping
Passage: 2 Samuel 19:1–15

Joab is told of David’s “weeping” and “mourning” for his son Absalom (vv. 1-2). Instead of majoring on their triumph as an occasion for celebration the people sneak back into the city because cowardice has forced them to flee the battlefield (v. 3). …

Gedalliah is Made Ruler of Judah

Date:
Topic: Promises
Passage: Isaiah 43:14–28

Gedaliah, who was Josiah’s secretary of state, was appointed governor of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar. He set up his headquarters at Mizpah, which was about eight miles north of Jerusalem, because Jerusalem lay in ruins. The governor tried to convince a group of men who remaine …

Effects of Denying the Resurrection

Date: November 20, 2020
Topic: Relationships
Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:29–34

What does it mean when it says to be “baptized for the dead” (v. 29)? The Bible Knowledge Commentary says that “up to 200 explanations have been given for this verse. Some, such as the Mormons, believe it means "proxy baptism”, where a believer is baptized on behalf of a dead …

Paul Surrenders His Rights

Date: November 18, 2020
Topic: Motives
Passage: 1 Corinthians 9:11–18

Different people serve God for different reasons. We know that there are definitely some motives that people have for serving God that are unacceptable. Jesus made it clear that striving for position and popularity are unacceptable motives for ministry. Greed is also an unacceptable motive for …

Instructions For Ordaining Priests

Date: November 17, 2020
Topic: Obedience
Passage: Exodus 29:1–46

Just as Moses received the directions for building the tabernacle the directions for consecrating the priests are given in this chapter. The ones chose to begin the priesthood could not enter into the office without Moses conducting a solemn, seven day time of initiation (vv. 1-18). …

David’s Instructions to Solomon

Date: November 16, 2020
Topic: Obedience
Passage: 1 Chronicles 28:1–10

During David’s last sickness, many chief priests and Levites were at Jerusalem. David called a meeting for all of Israel’s leaders, including the tribal leaders, the government officials, the army commanders, the officials in charge of the royal property, the palace officials, and the brave …

The Secret of Contentment

Date: November 15, 2020
Topic: Contentment
Passage: Philippians 4:08–13

Paul was not the victim of circumstances but victorious over circumstances. Instead of having spiritual ups and downs as the situation changed, he went right on, steadily serving Christ. He found contentment in things Christ provided. At times Paul experienced definite fi …

David’s Prayer of Praise

Date: November 14, 2020
Topic: Honor
Passage: 1 Chronicles 29:10–20

David sings praises to the Lord before all the people (v. 10). He says that the God of Israel is to be praised forever for His greatness, power, glory, majesty and victory. He tells the Lord how His power is great and His glory is seen everywhere; both in the heavens and in all t …

Preach the Word

Date: November 13, 2020
Topic: Preaching
Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1–4

In this last chapter we have Paul’s last words to Timothy and to the church, “Preach the Word” (vv. 1-2) is the main responsibility Paul gives. This preaching must contain these three elements (v. 2): Bring conviction – “reprove"Give warning – “reb …

The Day of the LORD is Near

Date: November 9, 2020
Topic: Consequences
Passage: Zephaniah 1:7–18

In yesterday’s passage, judgment was declared on those who practiced idolatry and refused to worship the Lord (vv. 4-6). Today’s passage will focus on the more everyday type of sin, the kind of wrongdoing that is so easy for us to ignore. It was customary to summon people to a sacrifice …

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