Tag Archives: Books of Samuel

The End of an Era but not the End of the Story – 2 Samuel 22-24

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jerralriehlcampbell

I have had to say more than my fair share of goodbyes in my day and I can’t say that I am particularly fond of them. I would rather say a ‘see you later’ than say ‘goodbye’. That said, we … Continue reading →

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David the Avenger – 2 Samuel 21

Posted on May 22, 2011 by jerralriehlcampbell

‘The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression, but he will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, to the third and the fourth generation.’ … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Dots – A study of 2 Samuel 19

Posted on May 18, 2011 by jerralriehlcampbell

The discerning Old Testament reader has to watch pretty closely to catch the depth of what is going on. There also has to be a commitment to looking back and forth to get the full picture. Have you ever stopped to … Continue reading →

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Love, lies, and betrayal – a Study of 2 Samuel 16-18

Posted on May 11, 2011 by jerralriehlcampbell

I am not amongst those who have spent a great deal of time mastering the art of skipping stones. However, I have observed enough people engaging in this activity to know what the ‘ripple effect’ looks like. In this week’s … Continue reading →

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“Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” The life of David – 2 Samuel 13-15

Posted on May 2, 2011 by jerralriehlcampbell

God’s promise spoken through Nathan in 2 Samuel 12 quickly came to pass. No sooner than David had found some solid footing did he find himself once again knee deep in trouble. One could say about the life of David that … Continue reading →

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Nobody’s Perfect – A Study of 2 Samuel 10-12

Posted on April 25, 2011 by jerralriehlcampbell

I am so grateful for the Biblical account of a man such as David. He loved the Lord with all of his heart … and he was flawed.  If not for men and women with flaws used by God in the Bible … Continue reading →

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Lord Have Mercy! A study of 2nd Samuel 10-12

Posted on April 18, 2011 by jerralriehlcampbell

This week’s discussion  is on a section of David’s history that we all know well…. David’s moral failure. Rather than dive right in I am going to suggest that we begin right in the middle of this week’s reading. Let’s … Continue reading →

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A Promise is a Promise: 2 Samuel Chapters 7-9

Posted on April 11, 2011 by jerralriehlcampbell

This week’s reading has had me chasing some ‘wascally’ wabbits. As Chapter 7 contains the ‘Davidic Covenant’ I couldn’t very well whiz on through without acknowledging that this is a fundamental building block of the Christian faith. The word ‘Covenant’ cannot be … Continue reading →

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David RULES! 2 Samuel 4-6

Posted on April 5, 2011 by jerralriehlcampbell

Going into the study this past week I was wondering if there would be enough study material within these few short chapters. Apparently I need not have worried. I’m not sure if it was due to the arrival of a … Continue reading →

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David rises to the top: From exile and rejection to King

Posted on March 28, 2011 by jerralriehlcampbell

Week 1: 2 Samuel Chapters 1-3  This is the time of year where many television dramas are coming to an end. It never ceases to irritate me that I am left in suspense over the summer months. I feel the … Continue reading →

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