Merry Christmas! This is the week most of us have been excitedly anticipating and preparing for, for months now. It is also a very difficult week for those missing loved ones or struggling with bigger things outside of their control. Both excitement and grief are very much at work in this season. Thankfully we have a God who understands and comforts us.  Read More

Highlight This account of Solomon being made king is in the midst of one of David’s other son’s attempts to overthrow his father and be the next king. Following normal birth order, this son was rightfully the next to inherit the throne. Yet, God had promised David that Solomon would be the next king (2 Chronicles 22:9-10).  Read More

Highlight Chapters 11 and 12 can be read together and a chiastic structure can be seen between the two stories. Yet, for the Genealogy of Jesus, we will focus on chapter 11 and the sin of David. Yesterday, we read of the promise God gave to David. Today, we see that time has passed. David still follows God, but it seems that he has not kept himself accountable or in check lately. He has allowed himself to drift from what God has called him, as king, to do.  Read More

Highlight This chapter is a beautiful dialogue between God, through the prophet Nathan, and David. David has recognized all that the Lord has done for him. At this time, David had officially been king for awhile and settled into his palace in Jerusalem. But before that, it was years of waiting to be king while Saul was still on the throne, waiting for battles to be won in the land, and building a permanent home in Jerusalem. Once that was all accomplished, David was ready to make a permanent home for the Lord to dwell in. From this heartfelt desire, we receive the promise to David that shapes the rest of history.  Read More

Highlight Rahab’s information helped Joshua know what to expect and how to prepare for their battle with Jericho. When God sent word for Joshua and the men to attach Jericho, they were prepared and ready for what was to come. Once the walls fell, Joshua sent men to retrieve Rahab and her family. They protected and provided for them, while the rest of Jericho burned according to God’s command.  Read More

Highlight The book of Joshua comes right after Moses, the great prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt, died and the Israelites are preparing to enter the Promised Land after years of waiting. Joshua wants an idea of what to expect when entering the land, so he sends spies into the land. These spies end up at an unlikely place in Jericho. They find themselves at the home of Rahab, a prostitute. Yet, this space yields an abundance of information and protection for the spies and Joshua. All that is asked in return is for Rahab and her family to be spared when the God of Israel destroys Jericho.  Read More