Our Journey – Week 21
Reflection Date (should have been): 5/25/08
During Week 21 we ventured more through 2 Samuel and the Psalms!
Here we read some of the turmoil in David’s family, and the rebellion against David… as more of his Psalms are sharing Protection, Relief, Safety, Feeling Distraught, and Hope.
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May Reading |
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May 19 |
2 Samuel 13-15 |
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May 20 |
Psalm 3-4, 12-13, 28, 55 |
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May 21 |
2 Samuel 16-18 |
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May 22 |
Psalm 26, 40, 58, 61-62, 64 |
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May 23 |
2 Samuel 19-21 |
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May 24 |
Psalm 5, 38, 41-42 |
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May 25 |
Prayer / Reflection / Journal & Bible Reading Catch Up |
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Come join 
us to read through the Bible Chronologically – this six day plan gives you Sunday off so that you can have a devoted prayer time to reflect and journal on what you’ve read throughout the week! And if needed – a day to catch up on any readings you may have missed. Please know that you can begin with the 1st of the year or at any time you please (and then catch up when you’re able to – maybe even next year)! May God Bless you as you walk and build your relationship closer with Him!
WEEK 21
The Life Application NIV Study Bible shares a chart – Highs and Lows of David’s Life -
“The Bible calls David a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22), but that didn’t mean his life was free of troubles. David’s life was full of highs and lows. Some of David’s troubles were a result of his sins; some were a result of the sins of others. We can’t always control our ups and downs, but we can trust God every day. We can be certain that He will help us through our trials, just as He helped David. In the end, He will reward us for our consistent faith.”
14 Psalms are connected with specific events in David’s life… from them we can see a growing relationship between him and God. Listed here from the Life Application NIV Study Bible roughly in chronological order:
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Event in David’s Life |
Reference |
Psalm |
What David Learned about God |
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When Saul sent men to David’s home to kill him |
1 Samuel 19 |
59 |
God is my fortress |
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While running from Saul |
1 Samuel 21 |
34 |
I will glorify the Lord at all times |
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While running from Saul |
1 Samuel 21 |
56 |
When I am afraid, I will trust in God |
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While hiding in the cave of Adullam |
1 Samuel 22 |
142 |
God is my refuge |
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After learning that Doeg had murdered 85 priests and their families |
1 Samuel 22 |
52 |
God will bring evil people down to everlasting ruin |
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When the Ziphites tried to betray him |
1 Samuel 23 |
54 |
Surely God is my help |
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While hiding in a cave |
1 Samuel 24 |
57 |
I will take refuge in the shadow of God’s wings until the disaster has passed |
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While hiding in the Desert of En Gedi |
1 Samuel 24 |
63 |
My soul clings to God; his right hand upholds me |
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When Saul’s pursuit was over |
2 Samuel 22 |
18 |
To the faithful, God shows himself faithful |
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After being confronted about his adultery with Bathsheba |
2 Samuel 12 |
51 |
The sacrifices God desires are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart he will not despise |
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During Absalom’s rebellion |
2 Samuel 15 |
3 |
From the Lord comes deliverance |
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During Absalom’s rebellion |
2 Samuel 15 |
7 |
He is a righteous God who searches minds and hearts and can bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure |
Take time … really delve into Psalm 40 which helps us to understand: Doing God’s will sometimes means waiting patiently. While we wait, we can love God, serve others, and tell others about him!
Have a blessed time walking Our Journey through His Word!
HL
