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Statue of King David by  Nicolas Cordier in the Borghese Chapel of the  Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore  in  Rome , Italy Wiki Commons Images My Mini-Bible Study for 2019 Read the Bible in a Year Using The NRSV Daily Bible Today’s Reading 3/14/2019     Day 73 2 Samuel 1:1 - 4:12 Reflection: Background by Center of Biblical Studies. Background by Chabad.org The separation between 1 Sam and 2 Sam happened with the writing of the Septuagint (LXX) [Latin translation]. The two are separated at the point of the death of Saul. It is divided Vs 1:1 - 5:5 | death of Saul - David becomes king of Judah - civil war begins Vs 5:6 - 12:31 | David annexation of Jerusalem, interest in building a temple, promise of a dynasty chapters 13-20 | Absalom’s revolt Chapter  21- 24 | appendix, lists, poems, etc. (NOAB5 notes by Steven McKenzie) Meditation/Contemplate: You will, O Eternal One, comes to us daily. Ha...

Opening Sentence Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.  Luke 2:10, 11 Read | Tuesday, 29 December 2015 Ps. 18:1–20; Ps. 18:21–50; 2 Samuel 23:13–17b; 2 John 1–13; John 2:1–11 By Moreau.henri (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Reflection | Psalm 18  -  Literary type | Royal Psalm  |  click here I called to the Lord in my distress and the Lord redeemed me; God came down and redeemed me; 2 Samuel 23 - David struggles with his call to be king; waits on the Lord. 2 John - Let us love one another; watch out for the deceivers telling a false teaching; remember and welcome the true word; I hope to talk to you face to face. John 2 - Wedding party in  Canaan ; Jesus first miracle; Oh, mom, its not my time; great wine; disciples believed in him Source | ...

Read |  Day 118 | Tuesday | April 28 | 2 Samuel 15: 1-12, 13-37 2 Samuel 16: 1-4, 5-14, 15– 17: 4 2 Samuel 17: 5-14 Reading | Absalom's rebellion, David leaves Jerusalem, Absalom takes over, Absalom gets advice and does not like it. Source | Daily Reading Guide | The One Year ® Chronological Bible | Tyndale, 2013 |  Click here   |  Next |  Day 119 | Wednesday | April 29 | 2 Samuel 17: 15-29 2 Samuel 18: 1-18, 19-33 2 Samuel 19: 1-14, 15-18a, 18b-23, 24-30 Psalm 3: 1-8 Psalm 63: 1-11 +++ The Affirmation of Faith You, O God, are supreme and holy. You create our world and give us life. Your purpose overarches everything we do. You have always been with us. You are God. You, O God, are infinitely generous, good beyond all measure. You came to us before we came to you. You have revealed and proved your love for us in Jesus Christ, who lived and died and rose again. You are with us now. You are God. You, O God, are Holy Spiri...

Read |  Day 117 | Monday | April 27 | 2 Samuel 12: 26-31 1 Chronicles 20: 2-3 2 Samuel 13: 1-22, 23-39 2 Samuel 14: 1-24, 25-33 Reading | David captures Rabbah; Rape of Tamar by Amnon; Absalom's revenge on Amnon; Joab arranges for return; Absalom and David are reconciled. Next | Day 118 | Tuesday | April 28 | 2 Samuel 15: 1-12, 13-37 2 Samuel 16: 1-4, 5-14, 15– 17: 4 2 Samuel 17: 5-14 +++ The Affirmation of Faith You, O God, are supreme and holy. You create our world and give us life. Your purpose overarches everything we do. You have always been with us. You are God. You, O God, are infinitely generous, good beyond all measure. You came to us before we came to you. You have revealed and proved your love for us in Jesus Christ, who lived and died and rose again. You are with us now. You are God. You, O God, are Holy Spirit. You empower us to be your gospel in the world. You reconcile and heal; you overcome death. You are our God. We worship yo...

Read |  Day 116 | Sunday | April 26 | 1 Chronicles 20: 1 2 Samuel 11: 1, 2-13, 14-27 2 Samuel 12: 1-12, 13-14, 15-23, 24-25 2 Samuel 5: 14-16 1 Chronicles 14: 3-7 1 Chronicles 3: 5-9 Psalm 51: 1-19 Reading | Joab sieges Rabbah; Soap opera with David and Bathsheba and  assassination  of Uriah - a tale of lust; Nathan condemns David; David asks for forgiveness; Psalm 51 calls for God's mercy when we have sinned; Bathsheba child dies; birth of Solomon and the children of David. Next | Day 117 | Monday | April 27 | 2 Samuel 12: 26-31 1 Chronicles 20: 2-3 2 Samuel 13: 1-22, 23-39 2 Samuel 14: 1-24, 25-33 +++ Psalm 63 or  Coverdale 1  O God, you are my God; eagerly I seek you; * my soul thirsts for you, my flesh faints for you, as in a barren and dry land where there is no water. 2  Therefore I have gazed upon you in your holy place, * that I might behold your power and your glory. 3  For your loving-kindness is better...

Read |  Day 115 | Saturday | April 25 |  2 Samuel 8:15 – 18  1 Chronicles 18:14 -17  1 Chronicles 6:16-30, 50-53, 31-48   2 Samuel 9:1 -10:19   1 Chronicles 19: 1 - 19 Reading | David is a just king; lists - Levite clans, Aaron's descendants, temple musicians; kindness to Saul's remaining family; Ammonites become obnoxious to David and rejects his messages - goes to war and wins battle; Arameans unwilling to help Ammonites any more. Next |  Day 116 | Sunday | April 26 | 1 Chronicles 20: 1 2 Samuel 11: 1, 2-13, 14-27 2 Samuel 12: 1-12, 13-14, 15-23, 24-25 2 Samuel 5: 14-16 1 Chronicles 14: 3-7 1 Chronicles 3: 5-9 Psalm 51: 1-19 +++ Collect of the Day: The Commemoration of Saint Mark Almighty God, who by the hand of Mark the evangelist have given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God: We thank you for this witness, and pray that we may be firmly grounded in its truth; through Jesus Christ our L...

Read |  Day 114 | Friday | April 24 | 2 Samuel 7:1 – 17 | 1 Chronicles 17:1-15 | 2 Samuel 7:18 – 19 | 1 Chronicles 17:16 -27 | 2 Samuel 8:1 -14 | 1 Chronicles 18: 1-13| Psalm 60 Reading | God promises David fame, riches, descendants, plant Israel for generations, Nathan records all this revelation; David prays thanks; record of military victories; Ps 60 - With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies. Source |   Tyndale (2012-03-19). The One Year Chronological Bible NIV (Kindle Location 20476). Tyndale House Publishers. Kindle Edition.  Next |  Day 115 | Saturday | April 25 | 2 Samuel 8:15 – 18 |1 Chronicles 18:14 -17 | 1 Chronicles 6:16-30, 50-53, 31-48 | 2 Samuel 9:1 -10:19 | 1 Chronicles 19: 1 - 19 +++ A Collect for Fridays Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross...

Bible in Time is reading the Bible each day with reflections of the text and prayers. The readings are on somewhat of a chronological calendar reflecting the history and salvation of the people of God. This coming week’s readings include: Day 116 | Sunday | April 26 | 1 Chronicles 20: 1 2 Samuel 11: 1, 2-13, 14-27 2 Samuel 12: 1-12, 13-14, 15-23, 24-25 2 Samuel 5: 14-16 1 Chronicles 14: 3-7 1 Chronicles 3: 5-9 Psalm 51: 1-19 Day 117 | Monday | April 27 | 2 Samuel 12: 26-31 1 Chronicles 20: 2-3 2 Samuel 13: 1-22, 23-39 2 Samuel 14: 1-24, 25-33 Day 118 | Tuesday | April 28 | 2 Samuel 15: 1-12, 13-37 2 Samuel 16: 1-4, 5-14, 15– 17: 4 2 Samuel 17: 5-14 Day 119 | Wednesday | April 29 | 2 Samuel 17: 15-29 2 Samuel 18: 1-18, 19-33 2 Samuel 19: 1-14, 15-18a, 18b-23, 24-30 Psalm 3: 1-8 Psalm 63: 1-11 Day 120 | Thursday | April 30 | 2 Samuel 19: 31-40, 41-43 2 Samuel 20: 1-26 2 Samuel 21: 1-14, 15-22 1 Chronicles 20: 4-8 P...