Author: Jon

Readings 2 Samuel 24 1 Chronicles 21:1-4 1 Chronicles 27:23-24 Prayer Pray… that you will remember that all the blessings you have come from God. Day 155 – David’s Foolish Census David’s pride, God’s judgement & David’s sacrifice   Today we reach the end of 2 Samuel, and the passages you’ve read may need a…

Readings 2 Samuel 23:8-39 1 Chronicles 11:10 Zechariah 10:5 Prayer Pray… that you will surround yourself with people who will help you in your Christian faith and walk through tough times at your side. Day 154 – David & His Mighty Men David’s men were mighty because God was with them   Today’s brief passages…

Readings 2 Samuel 22 2 Samuel 23:1-7 Psalm 18 Prayer Pray… that you will know God on a more intimate level every day. Day 153 – David & the Psalms David, the psalmist of Israel, writes Psalm 18   Hello! There is no story today to explain – just a lovely bunch of poetry, but…

Readings 2 Samuel 18 2 Samuel 19:1-23 2 Samuel 12:9-12 Prayer Pray… for understanding that sin is punished, even if it is forgiven. Day 152 – Absalom’s Death Absalom’s murder & David’s mourning   The trilogy of readings about Absalom comes to its climatic conclusion today as we stay in 2 Samuel for all three…

Readings None… unless you need to catch up! Prayer A day off from reading is not a day off from praying or living as a Christian. Pray for something that’s on your heart today. Day 151 – Day Off     Another half term comes and goes… for what that’s worth at this time!  …

Readings 2 Samuel 15 2 Samuel 17:25-29 Psalm 3 Prayer Pray… for help from God when you feel like rebelling against your parents. Day 150 – Absalom’s Treason Absalom’s insurrection & David’s escape   Day 150! Another mini milestone. The next milestone will be the half way point, and that’s only a month away. Really…

Readings 2 Samuel 13 2 Samuel 14 Deuteronomy 22:25-27 Prayer Pray… for decisive action against sin and for God’s guidance with today’s topics. Day 149 – David, Amnon, Tamar & Absalom David, the passive father   Please note: today’s passages, like yesterday’s deal with sexual sin, but this passage includes details of incest and rape.…

Readings 2 Samuel 11 2 Samuel 12:1-25 Psalm 51 Prayer Pray… about your personal purity. Day 148 – David and Bathsheba David’s sin, confession & judgement & the birth of Solomon   Today’s passages are well known and sobering. They begin a period of time in the life of David where his human frailties are…

Readings 2 Samuel 8 Psalm 60 Psalm 144 Prayer Pray… for God to be your castle and your refuge when you are in your own battles. Day 147 – David & His Wars David, the warrior for God   Today’s passages pull the camera out to give us what, in a film at least, could…

Readings 2 Samuel 7 1 Chronicles 22 1 Chronicles 29:1-9 Prayer Pray… for a deep understanding of the wonderful promises God makes in today’s passages. Day 146 – David & the Temple David prepares for the temple after God forbids him to build it   You might have noticed that there are two stories going…