Most people are familiar with the story of David and Bathsheba. It is found in this section of scripture. David had an affair with Bathsheba when he should have been at war with his troops. The woman’s husband is Uriah, one of David’s mighty men and closest friends. Bathsheba ends up pregnant and David commits…
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Through the Bible Week 13, Ruth 1 – 1 Samuel 20
Saul, the first king of Israel, seemed to always have trouble following the Lord’s direction. In one particular instance, God commanded Saul to destroy the Amalekites. We find this in 1 Samuel chapter 15. 1 Samuel 15:1–3 (NKJV) — 1 Samuel also said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 12, Judges 3 – 21
There are many great stories in the Book of Judges. In this book, we have the history of Israel after the death of Moses and Joshua and before the kings. Here we find the nation going through seven great sin cycles. They completely turn away from the Lord in sin. The Bible says every man…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 11, Joshua 5 – Judges 2
At the beginning of this section of scripture, Joshua has taken the Israelites across the Jordan River and into the promised land. They are about to attack Jericho, the first city to be conquered. Before they can though, God has the men of the nation circumcised. These men, born during the wilderness wandering, were not…
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