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Strengthened in God
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 28:1-31:13 As we saw yesterday, David had been anointed king of Israel, but the coronation was delayed. ...
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Apr 6, 2016
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Trusting God’s Timing
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 25:1-27:12 To obey God means to trust and follow His guidance as to what we do and when we do it. God may be...
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Apr 5, 2016
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Walking with God in Fear and Faith
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 22:6-24:22 As a leader, David demonstrated that he feared no one but God and that he trusted God completely. ...
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Apr 4, 2016
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Michal’s Character
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 19:1-22:5 At what price would you sell your integrity? Michal chose what appeared to be the safe route, but...
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Apr 3, 2016
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Seeing God’s Presence in the Daily Grind
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 17:1-18:30 Godly men and women trust in the Lord’s presence and guidance in the day to day details of life. ...
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Apr 2, 2016
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Snared by the Fear of Man
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 15:1-16:23 You would think that Saul, as king, would not fear people, but he did. Even a king can fear man more...
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Apr 1, 2016
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Saul’s Stinking Legacy
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 13:1-14:52 Saul was consumed with himself. See what a price he paid for his pride, continual defensiveness,...
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Mar 31, 2016
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Godly Leadership: Teaching and Prayer
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 9:1-12:25 Samuel did not allow himself to become distracted from his call to teach Israel God’s law and to pray...
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Mar 30, 2016
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God’s Glory and Judgment
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 5:1-8:22 The chief end of man is “to glorify God and enjoy Him forever” (Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 1). ...
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Mar 29, 2016
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The Sovereignty of God in Repentance
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 1:21-4:22 Eli’s sons, though priests, were under the control of Satan, a liar and deceiver. He blinds the...
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Mar 28, 2016
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Respect for Women
Today’s reading: Ruth 2:1-1 Samuel 1:20 Some husbands show wonderful love and respect for their wives. It is a delight to behold. But...
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Mar 27, 2016
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The Danger of Presumption
Today’s reading: I Samuel 27-29; Luke17:1-19 15 Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Saul answered,...
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Apr 19, 2015
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