Introduction Last week's passage contained a note about David's children; and it contained the making of a covenant; and it contained a murder. We read that David had six sons while he was in Hebron. And we read that Abner and David established a covenant, by which David, with Abner's support, would become king of … Continue reading 2 Samuel 04(01)–05(16)
Tag: Old Testament
2 Samuel 03
Introduction Do you remember? There was a lot of blood and guts in last week's chapter, because in last week's chapter we read how Abner -- who had been the commander of Saul's army -- opposed and resisted David's kingdom by setting up a rival king. And Abner's army and David's army -- under the … Continue reading 2 Samuel 03
2 Samuel 02
Introduction I suppose the things we read in today's chapter and the things we'll read in next week's chapter are the kind of the thing little boys like to read about. Certainly this is the kind of thing I liked to read about when I was a boy; and it was even better when it … Continue reading 2 Samuel 02
2 Samuel 01
Introduction 2 Samuel begins with the words, 'After the death of Saul'. This is not the only Old Testament book to begin in this way, because the book of Joshua opens with the words, 'After the death of Moses'; and the book of Judges begins with the words, 'After the death of Joshua'. For many … Continue reading 2 Samuel 01
Haggai 2
Introduction God had sent his people into exile because of their persistent unbelief and rebellion. But 70 years later the Lord stirred up the heart of Cyrus, the king of the Medes and Persians, to make a proclamation that the people in exile could return to the Promised Land to rebuild the temple of the … Continue reading Haggai 2
Haggai 1
Background We're beginning a new series of sermons today. And my plan for Sunday evenings is to preach through Haggai and Zechariah, because these two books really belong together, because Haggai and Zechariah conducted their prophetic ministry at the same time and in the same place. Both of the conducted their ministry in Jerusalem after … Continue reading Haggai 1
Psalm 072
Introduction This psalm is a prayer for the king. The title is 'Of Solomon'. That might mean it was written by Solomon. However, some of the commentators believe it was written by David for Solomon to mark his coronation and to ask the Lord's blessing on his reign. And that seems to make sense, because … Continue reading Psalm 072
Micah 05(01–06) (Christmas 2016)
Introduction I want to turn your attention today to Micah chapter 5. I believe John Martin preached on this passage a couple of weeks ago whenever I was in Woodvale. And so, the passage will be familiar to you. However, there's no harm in looking at it again, because what I want to do is … Continue reading Micah 05(01–06) (Christmas 2016)
1 Samuel 31
Summary It seems appropriate as we approach the end of 1 Samuel to think back over the book and to summarise what it's been about. And so, what has it been about? Well, one of the commentaries I have on 1 Samuel has as its subtitle, 'Looking for a Leader'. 'Looking for a Leader.' And … Continue reading 1 Samuel 31
1 Samuel 29+30
Introduction The introduction to today's passage is back at the beginning of chapter 28. Right at the beginning of chapter 28 we were told that in those days the Philistines gathered their forces to fight against Israel. And Achish, the Philistine king of Gath, was expecting David and his men to go with him to … Continue reading 1 Samuel 29+30
