This week we turn our attention to reading the book of II Samuel. Chapter 2 finds David being anointed king over Judah and the next few chapters show the problems between the house of David and Saul before David is anointed king over Israel in chapter 5. Chapters 6-8 detail some of the early victories and establishment of David's kingdom. But chapter 9 is my favorite. It's the story of David and Mephibosheth - one of Jonathan's descendants - and it is a rare story of amazing grace. Read it. Put yourself in the place of Mephibosheth. Read it again and put yourself in the place of David. It's remarkable.
The focus of this latter half of the book deals with the weaknesses and failures of David's reign as king. Specifically we find here the account of David's adultery with Bathsheba and complicity in the murder of her husband (chapters 10-12) as well as David's difficulties with his children and the loss of Amnon and Absalom (chapter 13-20). The book wraps up with some final reflections on David's reign (chapters 21-24).
Next up on the agenda is I Kings. Just as with the books of I and II Samuel, the books of I and II Kings were originally one long, unbroken, narrative. I Kings begins with the succession of Solomon as king after David (chapters 1-2), then begins detailing the reign of Solomon.
Sometimes the best way to learn by example is to learn what not to do. I invite you to dive into the rich and multi-faceted history of Israel this week and be strengthened in your spiritual resolve by the Word.
Here is the schedule:
13, Sunday: II Samuel 2-5
14, Monday: II Samuel 6-9
15, Tuesday: II Samuel 10-13
16, Wednesday: II Samuel 14-17
17, Thursday: II Samuel 18-21
18, Friday: II Samuel 22 - I Kings 1
19, Saturday: I Kings 2-5
May God add His richest blessings to the reading, the hearing, the understanding and most importantly the living out of His Holy Word. Amen.
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