Daily Scripture & QuestionsI Chronicles 26-29; Psalm 127 What are traits of some of the people listed in I Chronicles 26 and 27 that you would want said of you? Are our offerings to the Lord given with the same joy that David had? How about the joy of the people? Of what great truth does Psalm 127 remind us?Family Devotions—Scripture & QuestionsRead I Chronicles 28:9-10, 19-21. What were the instr...

Daily Scripture & QuestionPsalm 131, 138-139, 143-145 Imagine yourself as a child sitting with your mother but wanting nothing from her other than to be with her.  Imagine yourself now with God in the same way. Give Him praise using these psalms to guide you.  Rejoice that God knit you together in your mother's womb (Psalm 139:13-14).  Meditate and ponder . . . ask for God's clear leading (Psalm 1...

Daily Scripture & QuestionsI Chronicles 23-25 Considering the organizational work David poured into the public worship of God, do we, as a church, adequately prepare for Sunday?  Do you and your family prepare with the same intentionality for public worship?  What would such preparations look like? Family Devotions—Scripture & QuestionsRead I Chronicles 25:1-8. God can lead His people as they writ...

Daily Scripture & QuestionsPsalm 108-110 Imprecatory psalms are the ones that include curses upon an enemy.  Does David seek his own vengeance (see Psalm 109:4)?  Does turning to God in prayer mean that he cleans up his prayer or rather that he honestly pours out his heart to God?  What do you need to give to God honestly today . . . and leave it in His hands?   Family Devotions—Scripture & Questi...

Daily Scripture & QuestionII Samuel 24; I Chronicles 21-22; Psalm 30 What are the differences between the two accounts?  Can you find out why some of the changes are there?  What do we learn from David's response to God's mercy at the threshing floor of Ornan (Araunah)?  Consider how Psalm 30 fits within the historical context of the purchase of the land for the temple's construction.Family Devoti...

Preparing for Today's Message:  "Taken Apart by Jesus"Read John 3:1-21Biblical Prayer Focus:Psalm 141:5  Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it.  Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.Pray that you will be open to correction and have a teachable spirit and not slip into becoming part of that which is evil. ...

Daily Scripture & QuestionsPsalm 95, 97-99 In Psalm 95, what does reference to Meribah and Massah mean?  Note that this psalm is cited in Hebrews 3:7-11, 15.  What attributes of God are exacted in these psalms?  How can you be ready to go joyfully into the assembly of believers this Sunday? Family Devotions—Scripture & QuestionsRead Psalm 95:6-11, also read Exodus 17:1-7. Massah means testing and ...

Daily Scripture & Questions 2 Samuel 22-23; Psalm 57 Recall that the promise to David ultimately resulted in Jesus, the Son of David, taking the throne forever and ever.  In light of Psalm 57:7, pray for a steadfast heart in the midst of challenging circumstances. Family Devotions—Scripture & QuestionsRead II Samuel 22:26-31.  How do these verses illustrate "Do unto others that which you would hav...

Daily Scripture & QuestionPsalm 5, 38, 41, 42 In Psalm 5, note the contrast between abundance in verses 7 and 10.  Give praise that you can come boldly into the presence of God through Jesus Christ.  Ask the Lord to show you if there is any sin in your life . . . and if so, use Psalm 38 to help you confess it.  Sin eats us up from the inside.  Knowing this, resist the temptations you face today - ...

Daily Scripture & QuestionsII Samuel 19-21 As you read about rebellion and disunity, remember these are the consequences of David's sin. Ask the Lord to help you to "see" the eventual outcomes if you give in to the temptations that you are facing today . . . and flee the temptation. Family Devotions—Scripture & QuestionsRead II Samuel 19:16-23. Are you more likely to pardon your enemies, like Davi...