Podcasts about Joab

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 7:15

2 Samuel 14 speaks of how Joab was able to make a plan for Absalom to brought home from his exile in Geshur. Joab sought to restore himself to David knowing that the king's heart was longing for Absalom's return. So Joab approached a wise woman from Tekoa to pretend to be a mourner who sought the king's judgment on a vexing problem. Having pretended to David that her two sons had fought and one of them had died and the magistrate of her region was insisting that the murderer be slain. The woman said that if this happens she will be childless. King David promised her protection from retribution. How true were the wise woman's words: "We all are like water spilled on the ground that cannot be gathered again"? Then after the king had promised to protect her son she confronted the king with the inconsistency of his determination. Why do you not act in the same way and protect your son - Absalom? David discerned that the exercise had been planned with the woman by Joab. The king agrees to let Absalom's banishment end. She also praises David's wisdom and discernment and says May God be with the king. Verses 21-24 tells us that David sent for Joab to arrange Absalom's homecoming. When Absalom returned home the king had no communication with him and effectively put Absalom in home detention. This continued for two years. Verses 25-27 speak of Absalom's natural beauty and his pride. These verses say that Absalom had a magnificent head of hair that he had cut once a year. Absalom had three sons and one daughter - Tamar. His daughter was the one who had been defiled by her uncle Amnon. Those events and Amnon's murder at the hands of Absalom are referred to in chapter 13. Absalom could not tolerate being excluded from the king's court so he sought for Joab to come and arrange for his acceptance by his father. Because Joab didn't respond to Absalom's summoning him Absalom had his own servants set Joab's fields on fire. The irate army captain came to Absalom and facilitated Absalom's restoration to David's favour. But Absalom had now made a bitter enemy who in time to come would exact his revenge on David's son. In Jeremiah 18 we are told one of the greatest lessons as to how the Almighty makes people and teaches us that He alone has the right to choose and the right to reject. We the clay in the Master Potter's hands cannot question His choices or His right to exercise His will. Jeremiah 18:1-4 tells us that the prophet is told by God to go to the house of the Potter. Here he watches the Potter skilfully and laboriously shape a vessel only to smash it and start again to reform it. In verses 5-11 the prophet is told that what he has seen reflects God's prerogatives and choices with nations and individuals. He may do as He wills and no one has the right to question Him. And for the nation of Judah they are to be smashed by the Babylonians. Verse 12 tells of the rebelliousness of the nation which was of course the source of their calamities. Verses 13-17 show that Judah's behaviours are contrary to what is learned from nature. And so the LORD would scatter them out of His Land. Verse 18 reveals that the leaders set out to slander Jeremiah. Verses 19-23 say that their Sovereign will recompense them for the evil done to His faithful prophet in addition to their treachery against Yahweh. The Apostle Paul in Romans 9 where he speaks of the doctrine of Divine election ie selection, talks of the lessons from Jeremiah 18 - that the Almighty chooses for reasons we may not know, and, that we can never, since we are but the clay, question why, or what, He chooses: Romans 9:6-33. Read these carefully and meditate on the lessons for you. Additional thoughts can be found in 2 Timothy 2 verses 19-21. Let us diligently follow the LORD's ways, His predetermined acceptable pattern of life. In the book of Romans we have one of the three most masterful treatments as to how God saves: often called either "the atonement"; or "reconciling" (the others being Galatians and Hebrews). This book says it tells us about Jesus the Christ who was declared to be the Son of God by the power of his resurrection: Romans 1 verse 4. Note the frequent use of "Christ" in the first eight verses. One of the great themes of the book are 'the obedience of faith', ie that obedience will be the fruit that springs from a vibrant faith - verse 5. This idea is reiterated at the end of the book: chapter 16:25-27. The first chapter introduces us to "the gospel of God" ie the joyful message that it is the desire of the Almighty Creator to help us through our belief, or faith, to become His children and the inheritors of the Kingdom. Paul's thesis is explained in verses 16-17 - namely that the gospel is God's power to save all who believe; since the OT declared in Habakkuk 2 verse ;4, "the just shall live by faith". Romans 1 verses 18-32 speak of God's wrath on unrighteousness, particularly in this chapter in the Gentile world. And this theme is developed further in chapter two where Paul shows that the Gentile world is both guilty and without any excuse. Romans 1 verses 18-25 reveal that our Omnipotent Creator has provided indisputable evidence of His power. So that wilfully ignorant sinners stand condemned by their reprobate behaviour. By failing to accept the evidence that the Almighty puts before the world of His creative power and Godhead they are self condemned and have degenerated just as their concept of their own origins is also corrupt. Professing themselves to be wise showed that they were, in fact, fools. We find that base beliefs lead to base behaviours. The Apostle Paul speaks of the abominable ways that have been declared acceptable to contemporary society. If God says a thing is wrong it remains wrong regardless of what the majority of society may believe. Consider the catalogue of evil behaviours follow from an acceptance of a corrupting lifestyle. In Romans 2 verses 1-5 Paul tells us that those who fail to stand, whether Jew or Gentile, for their Sovereign's truth are without excuse. The Apostle says that these individuals are building up a store of wrath in the day of judgment. Verses 6-11 explain that since God is just so will His judgment be. Either we by our beliefs and way of life are seeking immortality ie eternal life; or we are going to receive retribution and rejection. In chapter three the Apostle will turn his attention to the Jews who are gloating over Paul's attack on the Gentiles. But before he does that he will condemn Jewish hypocrisy and declare that Jews who boast in the Law are condemned by their Law because of their actions which are contrary to the spirit of the Law. And even some of the Gentiles who know not God's Law are better in their behaviour than those who claim to be the children of God.

The GAP Episode 765 - A Whole New World

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 116:56

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Karaoke. The games they've been playing this week include Donkey Kong Bananza, Peak, Death Stranding 2, Shadow Labyrinth, Hell Clock, Waking Dreams, and more. Over in the news Battlefield 6 is being teased, SkillUp announces a new video game website, Vavle is being pressured to ban certain video games from Steam, and Splitgate 2 returns to beta. This episode goes for 1 hours and 55 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's latest book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:11:05 – Waking Dreams 00:19:37 – Hell Clock 00:24:47 – Shadow Labyrinth 00:33:00 – Death Stranding 2 00:54:05 – Peak 01:04:59 – Donkey Kong Bananza 01:32:02 – News 01:45:44 – Questions 01:52:50 – Weekly Plugs 01:54:35 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

Thoughts on the Bible Readings (2 Samuel 12, Jeremiah 16 and Matthew 27) for July 26th

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 7:00

2 Samuel 12 is about the LORD's restoration of David from his low ebb of wilful sin against his Heavenly Father to the time of David's resuming full and free fellowship with God. The prophet Nathan is sent to king David with a parable that was designed to wake the king from his state of selfishness and stir him into a recognition of what he had done. Only true repentance could restore him and the lesson learnt becomes an impetus for each of us to turn to the LORD to find healing. Nathan tells a parable about a wealthy arrogant and self centred man who takes from the poor man a precious ewe lamb, that was like a daughter to that man. How typical it is for some wealthy individuals to believe that the destitute exist for them to be exploited. This, however, was not characteristic of David. And so David was enraged at the lack of pity which the rich man had shown. Sin was the traveller who came to David and who caused David to behave uncharacteristically. The king commanded the death of the rich man and compensation of four times the loss be paid to the poor man. This was of course what the Law had demanded for a trespass offering. This offering spoke of restitution for deceit in relation to the holy things. Nathan dramatically says to David: You are the man. David fully understands his guilt, deception and lack of pity. David is condemned by his own mouth and is worthy to die. No offering could cover his sin. All he could do was to throw himself upon the mercy of the Almighty. The prophet says that the sword would not depart from David's house. David was to pay with the loss of four sons - the child that was born of his adultery with Bathsheba, Absalom, Amnon and Adonijah. As king David had done with Uriah's wife Bathsheba, so would David's son - Absalom - do with the wives of his father David - but openly before all Israel. Nathan tells the king that Yahweh has put away David's transgression. Our sins will be forgiven if we repent and turn our hearts to our Sovereign. That doesn't mean that there will not be consequences flowing from our wrongs. Verses 16-23 tells us that the child born to Bathsheba became sick and died. David entreated his Maker to allow the child to live. The king was full of contrition and afflicted himself with fasting and not allowing music in his presence. When his son died David's servants were frightened to tell him lest he do something regrettable. But David rose up and washed putting on fresh clothes. They asked him why? He said he had hoped that God would show mercy to the child, but now the child had died entreating was pointless. David would, when he died, join his son in the unconscious sleep of death. Consolation was given to David and Bathsheba in the birth of another son who was born in a manner that pleased their Heavenly Father. Verse 26 records that Yahweh loved this child who was given the epithet - Jedidiah meaning "loved of Yah" and that child was later named Solomon meaning "peaceful". After being forgiven David wrote Psalms 32 and 51 to celebrate the mercy and loving kindness of the LORD God Almighty and to teach others about turning to their loving Father in the time of their need - see also Paul's comments in Romans 4 verses 5-8. 2 Samuel 12 finishes by describing the fall of Rabbah to Joab and the army and Joab's summoning David to be there as the city fell. It also describes David being crowned with the crown of the king of Rabbah and the great treasure taken. The Ammonites were then put to rigorous work by David. Jeremiah 16 verses 1-4 tell of the LORD commanding Jeremiah not to marry because of the nearing judgments of God on Judah. The nation would be destroyed through famine, warfare and diseases leaving their carcasses as unburied dung on the ground. Verses 5-9 speak of the vast extent of the destruction. There would be no time to mourn the dead because of the uproar and chaos that rapidly spread over Judah. Normal life would be suspended as the exiles were dragged away with hooks through their bodies. In verses 10-13 the nation would bemoan their condition and protest that they did not deserve such treatment. Verses 14-21 foretell their restoration by their Almighty Sovereign. At that time Yahweh would be known for His deliverance of His people from the northern captivity rather than when He had earlier gained a Name for delivering His nation from Egypt. Verses 16-18 reveal that prior to this time of restoring GOD would save them from life threatening destruction. Modern Israel came through great pogroms and near extinction during the Nazi holocaust. The Nazis were the "hunters" whereas the Zionists - such as Theodore Hertzl - were the "fishers" who sought to entice Jewish people to return to their ancestral homeland - Israel: see Ezekiel 37-38, Deuteronomy 28 verses 64-68. Verses 19-21 say that eventually Israel would acknowledge their sins and idolatry and finally return to the true and living God. In that day Israel will know their God by experience and not just theoretically: Ezekiel 37:28; 38 verse 23, Joel 3 verses 14-21; Romans 11 verses 13-24. Matthew 27 starts with Judas hanging himself when he saw that Jesus would not take his kingdom then, but would wrongfully suffer and submit to death. Then follow six sham trials - three before Jewish authorities and three before Roman officials. The marvel of our Lord's submission, his care and compassion for others is evident in the brief record of his crucifixion. Our Lord Jesus was totally in control of his mind despite being brutally scourged by the Romans - scourging was called the intermediate death for many a man died under the flaying of his flesh. Pilate may have hoped that the Jews would have pity on Jesus when he said: "Behold the man". But sadly they did not. Then our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. On the stake he spoke seven wonderful sayings - each of these from the holy Scriptures. Note our Lord Jesus' incredible submission to his wrongful treatment and contemplate the lessons that Peter draws for us in 1 Peter 2 verses18-25. That Jesus had mastery over himself as well as triumphing over his foes the Apostle Paul tells us: Colossians 2 verses 11-15. Jesus was buried in the unused tomb of Joseph of Aramithea, in fulfilment of the prophecy of Isaiah 53 verse 9. A guard of four temple soldiers was placed at the mouth of his tomb. This would contribute to the incontrovertible evidence that would accompany our Lord Jesus' resurrection.

Thoughts on the Bible Readings 2 Samuel 11, Jeremiah 15 and Matthew 26) for July25th

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 5:55

2 Samuel 11 verses1 tells us that David had affectively abandoned his kingly duties. In this restless state David falls into sin as he beholds an attractive woman - Bathsheba - washing herself. King David commands her presence in his royal chambers. Sin came as a traveller to David as the prophet Nathan explains in chapter 12. Bathsheba was a woman married to David's faithful warrior. This adulterous liaison between David and Bathsheba resulted in her being with child. Uriah was given leave from the war against the Ammonites. David was trying to hide what he had done. The king tried to have his faithful servant visit Bathsheba, Uriah's wife, so that Uriah might believe that the child to be born would be his. Uriah refused to do this while the army of Israel was camped in difficult circumstances in the open fields. David tries having Uriah to take a large draft of alcohol in the hope that Uriah would then go to his wife. When this failed David sank to a new low by writing a letter to Joab arranging for Uriah to be slain in the battle. Uriah carried his own death warrant to his army captain Joab. David's despicable action also meant that once again the king was abandoning his moral compass and effectively transferring an immense amount of power to Joab. When Uriah's assassination was reported to David, the king said somewhat disingenuously that this happens in warfare and Joab needs to intensify his efforts to capture the city. The chapter finishes by saying that Bathsheba mourns her husband's death before David took her as his wife. The chapter shows a spiralling decline in the life of king David. His actions are compounded by adultery, deceit and murder. Despite the gravity of what David has done we will see that principally it is against Yahweh that king David has sinned. The telling words that close the chapter: "But the thing David had done displeased Yahweh" - suggests to us that serious matters will follow. Jeremiah 14 verses 1-6 provide a word picture of the great drought that the LORD had brought to Judah. We notice that when Judah came to its cisterns they were empty. The physical state of the Land mirrored their spiritual condition: Jeremiah 2 verses 13. The animals' throats were parched. All suffer when God's people sin. In verse 7 Jeremiah acknowledges the waywardness of his nation. Verses 8-9 declare that the only hope of their Sovereign's children is to repent and cast themselves on His mercy. Verse 10 expresses Judah's reluctance to rely on God. And so in verses 11-12 the prophet is commanded by his Maker to not pray for Judah. Verses 13-18 speak of the lying prophets mouthing the words Judah wants to hear. For that reason the leaders and the people deserve the judgments of Yahweh. In verses 19-22 Jeremiah asks God if He has utterly rejected the nation. The prophet personally pleads to his Omnipotent Creator to humble Judah and bring them to repentance that the LORD may once again have pity on His children. If this happens and Judah forsakes the baals then Jeremiah is confident that Judah can be restored. Matthew 26 begins with ongoing plots from the High Priest to destroy our Lord Jesus Christ. Next, comes the anointing of Jesus' feet by Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus, with the precious ointment- which became the catalyst for greedy Judas to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Following this is the record of the Lord's Supper being kept in what thereafter would be a memorial of his sacrifice by sharing bread and wine. Luke says that Jesus had prepared to eat this memorial supper with his Apostles with an intense and fervent desire: Luke 22 verses 15-16. Preparations had been made in secret so that nothing, or nobody, could thwart this vital time to steel and fortify his disciples for the trials that would soon confront them. Our Lord then prophesied of his betrayal by Peter, which in turn was a citation of the words of Zechariah 13 foretelling this. After these events came Jesus' intense personal struggle in the Garden of Gethsemane; where three times he prayed and was strengthened having subjected his own will to that of his Father's. It was here that our Lord's greatest trial and his greatest triumph occurred. In his great agony Jesus sweat as it were great drops of blood. Having completely subjected his own will to that of His Father the victory on the stake was ensured. The Apostle Paul comments on this in Hebrews 5:7-8. The temptation of our Lord Jesus was sharp and intense and real. Despite being tried to the limit Jesus was perfectly obedient. He has become the captain of our salvation and is able to succour us in our trials. Our Lord's betrayal came next. Here, one of the twelve named Judas Iscariot, led the heavily armed band of thugs sent from the temple to arrest the meekest man to have ever walked upon the earth. How tragic that Judas betrayed his Master with a kiss. There was a short ensuing resistance led courageously by Peter, who was rebuked by Jesus. The Master miraculously heals Malchus and passively surrenders himself to be led away to the High Priest's palace awaiting the sentence of death by a process that was illegal in every detail. Note the adjuration of the High Priest in verse 63 was contrary to divine law. Jesus answered citing Daniel 7 verses 13-14 in verse 64, which indicated that the High Priest was knowingly defying God and would incur coming judgment as a result. Peter's pathetic threefold denial and intense remorse close the record.

Thoughts on the Bible Readings (2 Samuel 10, Jeremiah 14 and Matthew 25) for July 24th

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 4:13

2 Samuel 10 verses 1-5 tell of David's kindness being spurned by Hanun who becomes king after the death of his father. David from a genuine attempt to promote harmony between Israel and Ammon sends ambassadors to comfort Hanun following his father's death. Hanun's advisors suspect that the mission of Israel's emissaries is to spy out the strength of Ammon. And so the ambassadors are shamefully treated by the Ammonites. David gives those ambassadors time at Jericho to regrow their beards before they return home. Verses 6-8 says that Hanun belatedly saw his mistake and is certain that retribution will come to Ammon and so he prepares for war by hiring a massive Syrian army. Verses 9-14 tell of the battle from Israel's tactics in the face of a huge confederacy arraigned against Israel. Joab and Abishai discuss the battle plan for the pincer strategy that has been devised against Israel. They will fight in different divisions, but near enough to each other to give support if the battle progresses badly for either Joab or Abishai. Verse 12 is the faithful rallying call for the Israeli warriors. Verses 15-19 describe the defeat of the mighty enemy host and their extensive losses after David and the remainder of Israel's army enter the fray. Jeremiah 14 verses 1-6 speaks of famine, the sword and the pestilence being brought to the land of Judah. The word pictures show us the great suffering incurred by man and beast. The land becomes desolate and the dwelling place of wild beasts. Verses 7-9 contains a plea for the LORD is in His tender loving kindness to show mercy to His people. In verses 11-12 the prophet is commanded not to pray on behalf of his hypocritical nation. In verses 13-18 we have a description of the desolation. These verses tell us that the lying prophets have Judah had said that the nation would experience peace and not judgement. But the Almighty has a principle that says: there can be no peace to the wicked - Isaiah 57 verse 21. There must be righteousness before there can be peace: James 3 verses 13-18. Judah's prophets and priests had sadly choked the knowledge of their Sovereign from the Land. Verses 19-22 speaks of Jeremiah questioning God's dealings with His children. The prophet says that they acknowledge their wrongdoing. He claims that the nation has been humbled and that none of the false gods can deliver Judah. Matthew 25 commenced with the parable of the ten virgins. Five were WISE and five were foolish. It illustrates the wisdom of being always prepared. Procrastination invariably catches up with those who are prone to it. That all ten virgins slept tells us that at the time of the end comparatively few of our Lord Jesus Christ's followers will be ready. Then follows the parable of the talents, and the keynote of the parable is faithfulness. We each have been given abilities and responsibilities that differ. What is important is that we fully utilise what we have been given; according to the principle to whom much is given, much is expected. Interestingly it was the one talent individual who totally misjudged our Lord Jesus Christ believing that he/she was not good enough for the Kingdom. What an entirely wrong perception for we are all only saved by grace and are no way worthy (of course there will be vast numbers of multi-talented individuals who have failed also). We must understand the gracious gift that is the good pleasure of our Heavenly Father to give His children the Kingdom. Perception is important and we must judge matters according to God's Word. The final judgment will be on the basis of our understanding of our Omnipotent Creator and his inestimable Son and so living. It is love-based rather than mere academic head knowledge. Read verses 34-46 aloud and consider if our actions measure up. Compare also Jeremiah's comments on what Josiah demonstrated in the knowing of his God in chapter 22 verses 15-16 of that prophecy.

David & Joab

Truth Tabernacle

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 50:23

July 20, 2025 - In today's lesson Pastor Rick teaches on the lives of David and Joab.

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Forgiveness

Road To Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 41:22

How do we go from seasons of divine purpose to a path marked by despair? Pastor Dave invites us to delve deep into the story of Ahithophel, a man whose life spiraled from being a revered oracle of God to one consumed by bitterness and grief. In this enlightening sermon, Pastor examines 2 Samuel 16-17, highlighting how Ahithophel, once sought for his wise counsel, succumbed to a bitter heart after witnessing the sins of King David against his family. His tragic end serves as a striking reminder of the silent, destructive power of unforgiveness. Pastor Dave passionately underscores that the bitterness we carry not only affects our spiritual journey but ultimately robs us of our destiny, urging the congregation to self-reflect on their own grievances. Are you carrying bitterness that prevents you from fulfilling your purpose? This poignant message resonates deeply with anyone struggling to let go of past hurts, offering hope and guidance towards forgiveness. Join us on this transformative journey of healing and freedom, and don't miss the chance to receive the wisdom that could set you free. Watch or listen to the full sermon today and take the first step toward liberation!2 Samuel 16:23 Now the advice of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if one had inquired at the oracle of God. So was all the advice of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.2 Samuel 17:23 Now when Ahithophel saw that his advice was not followed, he saddled a donkey, and arose and went home to his house, to his city. Then he put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died; and he was buried in his father's tomb.2 Samuel 11:11 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem.2 Then it happened one evening that David arose from his bed and walked on the roof of the king's house. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing, and the woman was very beautiful to behold. 3 So David sent and inquired about the woman. And someone said, “Is this not [a]Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” 4 Then David sent messengers, and took her; and she came to him, and he lay with her, for she was cleansed from her impurity; and she returned to her house. 5 And the woman conceived; so she sent and told David, and said, “I am with child.”Vs 27 after Bathsheba mourned David took her in his house and married herAnd this displeased the lord what David had done2 Samuel 11:3 So David sent and inquired about the woman. And someone said, “Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?”2 Samuel 23:34 Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, 35 Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,Psalm 51:1 Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness;According to the multitude of Your tender mercies,Blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,And cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions,And my sin is always before me. 4 Against You, You only, have I sinned,And done this evil in Your sight—

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Teacher: Adam Barnett2 Samuel 16:5-8 – As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the same clan as Saul's family came out from there. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and he cursed as he came out. He pelted David and all the king's officials with stones, though all the troops and the special guard were on David's right and left. As he cursed, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you murderer, you scoundrel! The Lord has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The Lord has given the kingdom into the hands of your son Absalom. You have come to ruin because you are a murderer!”“Few offenses plunge deeper into our flesh than false accusations, particularly when they're hurled at us when we are vulnerable.” – Charles SwindollCan you relate to David in this story… because you've been mistreated and falsely accused?2 Samuel 16:9-12 – Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head.” But the king said, “What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the Lord said to him, ‘Curse David,' who can ask, ‘Why do you do this?'” David then said to Abishai and all his officials, “My son, my own flesh and blood, is trying to kill me. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone; let him curse, for the Lord has told him to. It may be that the Lord will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.”Can you relate to Abishai… because your instinct in a situation was to retaliate?2 Samuel 16:13-14 – So David and his men continued along the road while Shimei was going along the hillside opposite him, cursing as he went and throwing stones at him and showering him with dirt. The king and all the people with him arrived at their destination exhausted. And there he refreshed himself.2 Samuel 19:15, 18b-23 – Then the king returned and went as far as the Jordan. When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell prostrate before the king and said to him, “May my lord not hold me guilty. Do not remember how your servant did wrong on the day my lord the king left Jerusalem. May the king put it out of his mind. For I your servant know that I have sinned, but today I have come here as the first from the tribes of Joseph to come down and meet my lord the king.” Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shouldn't Shimei be put to death for this? He cursed the Lord's anointed.” David replied, “What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? What right do you have to interfere? Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? Don't I know that today I am king over Israel?” So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king promised him on oath.Can you relate to Shimei in this story… because you've hurt someone and need to make it right?1 Kings 2:8-9 (paraphrased) – “And remember, you have with you Shimei … who called down bitter curses on me … When he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the Lord: ‘I will not put you to death by the sword.' But now, do not consider him innocent. You are a man of wisdom; you will know what to do to him. Bring his gray head down to the grave in blood.”Can you relate to David, because you're holding on to bitterness for hurt you've experienced?“David at his best, and at his worst, is one of ourselves. David is a man of like passions with ourselves. David held back his bad passions at Saul, and at Shimei, and at Joab, occasion after occasion, until we were almost worshipping David. But, all the time, and all unknown to us, they were there.” – Alexander Whyte1 - EXPECT FOR PEOPLE TO THROW STONESGalatians 1:10 – Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.2 - BE CAREFUL WHO YOU LISTEN TO3 - FORGIVENESS IS ALWAYS A GOOD CHOICEColossians 3:13 – Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.“When you forgive the person who hurt you deeply and unfairly, you perform a miracle that has no equal.” – Lewis Smedes

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Thoughts on the Bible Readings (2 Samuel 4, 5, Jeremiah 10 and Matthew 21) for July 20th

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 5:38

In 2 Samuel 4 we have two incidents that are related to the house of Saul. One of these concerned Saul's son - Ishbosheth - and the other about Saul's grandson - Mephibosheth. The first (Ishbosheth) speaks of an assassination by two wicked men. The second of restoring to favour of Mephibosheth - Jonathan's son - an act of kindness in fulfilment of the covenant faithfully made in love between the two great friends David and Jonathan. Verse 4 tells us how Mephibosheth became lame. Verses 5-7 describe the stealth and guile of Baanah and Rechab, who had been captains of Saul's raiders, as they planned and executed the slaying of Ishbosheth. In verse 8 these two men present David with Ishbosheth's head. In verses 9-12 we are told of David's anger towards these two opportunists and their execution and the hanging of these two disgraced criminals. 2 Samuel 5 verses 1-5 describes David's being crowned at age 30 over all Israel and tells us that he reigned for 40 years. Verses 6-10 speak of the capture of Jerusalem from the Jebusites by a valiant Joab in a great act of strength and courage. This now becomes the city of David and Joab earns for himself restoration to the head of David's army. Verses 11-12 inform us that David advises Hiram king of Tyre of David's becoming Israel's king. Verses 13-16 speak of David's accumulation of more concubines and wives. Verses 17-25 says that with divine help and guidance David is given two miraculous victories in major battles over the Philistines. Then in obedience to his God he continued to strike down the Philistines. Truly Saul had slain his thousands, but David his ten thousands. In Jeremiah 10 Yahweh is contrasted with the dumb and useless idols of the heathen and declared to be the true and living God. The nations are dismayed by the lightning, the thunder, earthquakes etc and yet they fail to see the Almighty power of the Creator of these phenomena. Verses 2-5 tell of the impotence of an idol to do anything. There is great irony in the prophet's graphic word pictures here. The prophet speaks of the incredible efforts of the idol maker to craft an object that can do absolutely nothing. I love the ESV's words in verse 5 "the are like a scarecrow in a cucumber field". Verses 6-7 tell us that there is no one like Israel's Omnipotent Sovereign. He alone is all wise and the idol worshippers are dull and stupid. He reigns enthroned in the Heavens as King over all nations. Despite their magnificent appearance they remain dumb idols incapable of doing anything. But as verse 10 tells us Yahweh is the only true and living God. Paul points this out in Acts 17 and says that the time for ignorance has ended as the only true God commands all to repent. In 1 Thessalonians 1 verses 9-10 he describes how believers from that city had turned from their dumb idols to serve the living and true God. In verses 11-16 the LORD through Jeremiah condemns the foolishness of idol worship and contrasts those inanimate objects with the Almighty King of Judah. Verses 17-18 speaks of God slinging the nation out of the Land like a stone flung from a sling. Verses 19-21 is once again a lament for the devastated Land and the scattering of Yahweh's flock. Verse 22 tells us the the LORD's land has become the habitat of jackals. The Almighty tells us a great truth that has been proven throughout history: "I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps." And as a consequence of this our Sovereign's advice to each faithful believer is given in verse 24. Slowly read and meditate its meaning for you. For their evil ways the Omnipotent Creator will soon pour out His wrath on all nations. In Matthew 21 Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem was accompanied by shouts of "Hosannas" (save now). Matthew tells us that this was in fulfilment of the prophecy of Zechariah, in the 9th chapter. The prophecy of Zechariah contrasts Alexander the Great, bringing death and destruction; with Jesus the lowly bring salvation. The next citation in Matthew - "Blessed is he that comes in the name of the LORD" ie Yahweh - comes from Psalm 118 verse 26 (but note Messiah's mindset from the context from the entire Psalm). The rulers were in indignation with the multitude and asked Jesus to rebuke them. Our Lord's response was to refer them to Psalm 8 the LXX version, which spoke of what was happening and the victory being accomplished. Next in the chapter came the curse of a fig tree, which like Israel, showed the false promise of apparent fruitfulness. It was cursed by Jesus. The next day the disciples witnessed that the tree had immediately withered. This was followed by Jesus demonstration that his authority was unquestionably from God. After this came the parable of the two sons - firstly the rulers said that they were doing the Father's will, but lord; in contrast the commoners knew they were sinning, but sincerely repeated. Lastly the chapter concludes with the parable of the unfaithful tenants. The rulers recognising themselves in the story fulfilled it to the letter by immediately taking counsel to destroy Jesus.

Thoughts on the Bible Readings (2 Samuel 3, Jeremiah 9 and Matthew 20) for July 19th

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 5:04

The GAP Episode 764 - The Fridge Sticker

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 90:38

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about the new Superman movie. The games they've been playing this week include System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, Death Stranding 2, Rematch, Tower Wizard, and more. Over in the news video game voice actors have reached an agreement for their strike, Subnautica 2 developers and Krafton are fighting, and Fallout 5 is under development. This episode goes for 1 hours and 35 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's latest book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:16:10 – Death Stranding 2 00:25:37 – Tower Wizard 00:29:21 – Rematch 00:38:34 – System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster 00:57:07 – News 01:07:50 – Questions 01:25:04 – Weekly Plugs 01:26:38 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

Thoughts on the Bible Readings (2 Samuel 3, Jeremiah 9 and Matthew 20) for July 19th

Bear Creek Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 5:04

In 2 Samuel 3 an agreement is made between David and Abner to transfer all power under David's authority and for Abner to facilitate this transition. David agrees that Abner will replace Joab as the commander of the army. When Joab heard of this agreement he tried hard to change David's mind by claiming that Abner could not be trusted. The chapter began by telling us of David's growing power and family; at the same time as the house of Saul is in serious decline. The chapter says that Ishbosheth challenged Abner by accusing him of being intimate with one of Ishbosheth's concubines. Abner reacted violently and swore to transfer authority to David. Ishbosheth was never able to control Abner and so Abner's outburst was met with silence. David also made a condition for Abner's plan to be implemented that his wife Michal must be restored to David. Abner convinced the heads of Benjamin to support Abner's plan. He travels with 20 Benjaminites to come with him for the discussions with David. After Abner's visit Joab sought to overturn the agreement. Now his sworn enemy, who had killed Joab's younger brother - Asahel - had usurped Joab's position as captain of the army. Verses 26-30 tell of Joab's cunning deception and he and his brother Abishai ruthlessly slaying Abner at the gates of Hebron - a city of refuge. Verses 31-34 recounts David's anger and sadness at the treachery of his two nephews. Abner was publicly praised by David for his courage and dedication to his job. He died tragically as a fool at the hands of the cruel brothers. David describes Joab and Abishai as wicked men. In Verses 35-40 David refused food and mirth to honour Abner. This was pleasing to David's servants as they respected everything that king David did. David then expressed the view that Joab and Abishai were extremely dangerous men. David called on Yahweh as his witness that the king had nothing to do with Abner's assassination. In Jeremiah 9 verses 1-3 the prophet laments the deplorable circumstances that had come upon Judah. He says that he could weep uncontrollably for his nation. He speaks of the immorality in both words and actions that had brought this about. Verses 4-6 speak of how the nation had no moral fibre - everyone was guilty of lying and oppressing others. In verses 7-9 the Almighty declares that He must chastise His people for their falsehood. Verses 10-11 say that the land will be divested of people and grazing animals. It will become the place for jackals. The cities of Judah will be uninhabited. Verses 12-19 laments the failure of any wise and discerning person to be found among Judah. The reason for the ruin of Judah was a failure to obey Yahweh's laws. They had stubbornly followed their idols and were reaping the consequences for their actions. Ultimately the LORD would cast them out of His Land. Verses 20-22 condemn the women of Judah who had embraced a covenant with death. And Judah's carcasses would be so many that they would be like dung on the ground. Verses 23-24 tells of the only possible remedy. The ideas are just as pertinent to every disciple today. We quote them in full and ask each reader to meditate on the meaning to the way we live before our Heavenly Father: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but him who boasts boast in this, that he knows and understands Me, that I am Yahweh who practises steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight says the LORD." The Apostle Paul elaborates on this theme in the book of Corinthians: 1 Corinthians 1 verses 18-31. Carefully ponder these lessons. Jeremiah concludes his ninth chapter in verse 24 by saying that the days are coming when Judah's Sovereign will judge all whose heart remains uncircumcised. Matthew's 20th chapter starts with the parable of the labourers in the vineyard, naturally representing Israel - Isaiah 5; Psalm 80 verses 8-19. The parable is memorable because of its failure to represent sound financial practice. This device deliberately tells us that access to the kingdom is on the basis of grace and not merit. Then follows in verses 17-19 Jesus telling the Apostles for a third time of his approaching and imminent demise. Then Salome, the mother of James and John (two of the three foremost Apostles), seeks for them the greatest positions of honour in Messiah's kingdom. All the lessons on humility leading to this point seem to have not been grasped. The section concludes with the healing of two blind men, who became followers of the Master.

3 Kings: Ten Messy Lessons from David's Mess

Gateway Franklin Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025

Three good questions to ask in regard to the God of the Bible.“Why does God choose messy people? “Why does God show us so much of that mess?” “Why doesn't people's mess undermine God's reputation and derail His purposes?”Three good answers in regard to the God of the Bible.God doesn't choose messy people, He chooses ordinary people. It just turns out that ordinary people are messy and He already knows that.God doesn't hide people's mess because the Bible it isn't a story about people, it's a story about Him. God chooses to write His story in conjunction with ordinary people to highlight His power and grace. Our mess doesn't derail God's purposes because He isn't dependent on us, we are dependent on Him.2 Samuel 11:1 (NIV) In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king's men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem.2 Samuel 11:2-5 (NIV) 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, 3 and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” 4 Then David sent messengers to get her. She came to him, and he slept with her. (Now she was purifying herself from her monthly uncleanness.) Then she went back home. 5 The woman conceived and sent word to David, saying, “I am pregnant.”Messy Lesson #1 Be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there. Messy Lesson #2 The more power and authority you carry the more trouble you can cause.Messy Lesson #3 Cover ups are costly.2 Samuel 11:14-17 (NIV) 14 In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah. 15 In it he wrote, “Put Uriah out in front where the fighting is fiercest. Then withdraw from him so he will be struck down and die.” 16 So while Joab had the city under siege, he put Uriah at a place where he knew the strongest defenders were. 17 When the men of the city came out and fought against Joab, some of the men in David's army fell; moreover, Uriah the Hittite died.Messy Lesson #4 God doesn't miss anything. Thank God!Messy Lesson #5. The only way to clean up your mess is to confess your mess.2 Samuel 12:13 13 Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.”Messy Lesson #6 God redeems all repentances.2 Samuel 12:21-25 (NIV) 21 His attendants asked him, “Why are you acting this way? While the child was alive, you fasted and wept, but now that the child is dead, you get up and eat! 22 He answered, “While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept. I thought, ‘Who knows? The Lord may be gracious to me and let the child live.' 23 But now that he is dead, why should I go on fasting? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.” 24 Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and made love to her. She gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. The Lord loved him; 25 and because the Lord loved him, he sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah.Messy Lesson #7 Redemption takes away the sin but often leaves a limp. No one is exempt from temptation or failure or sin and yet there isn't anyone or any circumstance God can't redeem when we and it are submitted to Him. Messy Lesson #8 Don't hide your limp. Your limp testifies to God's redemptive power and grace. Psalm 51 (NIV) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so, you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. 5 Surely, I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. 6 Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. 7 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. 10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. 13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. 14 Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. 15 Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. 17 My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. 18 May it please you to prosper Zion, to build up the walls of Jerusalem. 19 Then you will delight in the sacrifices of the righteous, in burnt offerings offered whole; then bulls will be offered on your altar.Messy Lesson #9 You can live with a limp because God's hesed is never ending.Messy Lesson #10Learn the first lesson the first time.Be watchful. Messy seasons can come out of nowhere.Confess your mess. God will redeem it.Keep limping forward. God can do amazing things through leaders with a limp!

Joab

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 31:09

Tom Close fills in for Brother Nick and continues looking at a figure in the life of David. Dr. Close starts in 1 Samuel 22:1

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The GAP Episode 763 - The Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 93:34

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk Joab's latest review and how he created it. The games they've been playing this week include Death Stranding 2, Rematch, Tower Wizard, and more. Over in the news more details about Xbox's layoffs come out, The Last of Us Part 2 gets a new mode, EA is shutting down Anthem, and Ghost of Yotei is getting a State of Play. This episode goes for 1 hours and 35 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's latest book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:10:09 – Rematch 00:15:48 – Rematch 00:19:52 – Death Stranding 2 00:53:40 – News 01:14:07 – Questions 01:26:19 – Weekly Plugs 01:29:42 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

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10 Types of Men Every Man Needs in His Life | Doug Reed

The Aaron Renn Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 27:29

Join Aaron Renn as he sits down with Doug Reed, president of Partnership International and author of Ten Men: The Rich Connections Every Man Needs. In this insightful podcast, Doug explores the powerful relationships in King David's life from the Bible, revealing the ten types of men every man needs to thrive—mighty mentors, covenant friends, spiritual fathers, and even ordained opposition. Discover how these biblical principles can transform modern masculinity and foster deep, meaningful connections. CHAPTERS:(00:00 - Introduction)(00:21 - About 10 Men and King David's Relationships)(00:47 - Why Doug Wrote About Masculine Relationships)(02:10 - Mighty Mentors: The Role of Joab in David's Life)(06:26 - Covenant Friendships: David and Jonathan's Bond)(09:52 - The Decline of Male Friendships Today)(14:18 - Spiritual Fathers: Samuel's Impact on David)(18:01 - Ordained Opposition: How Goliath and Saul Shaped David)(26:12 - Closing Thoughts)Buy Ten Men: The Rich Connections Every Man Needs - https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Men-Connections-Every-Needs-ebook/dp/B0D938929B/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.aaronrenn.com/

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The Death of the Wicked

Bethlehem Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 35:56

Introduction 1 Then David mustered the men who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2 And David sent out the army, one third under the command of Joab, one third under the command of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and one third under the command…

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The GAP Episode 762 - The Ban Hammer

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 106:07

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about the long awaited sequel to Hideo Kojima's delivery game. The games they've been playing this week include Death Stranding 2, Rematch, and more. Over in the news Microsoft layoffs more staff at Xbox while hitting record profits, Neil Druckmann is stepping away from HBO's The Last of Us tv series, and The Alters developers address generative AI concerns. This episode goes for 1 hours and 45 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's latest book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:07:34 – Rematch 00:19:56 – Death Stranding 2 01:16:18 – News 01:38:57 – Questions 01:42:38 – Weekly Plugs 01:43:15 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

Can You Fake It till You Make It? (2 Samuel 14)

Elmira Christian Center

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025

In this sermon, Pastor Keith examines Joab's scheme, Absalom's return, and David's hesitant kiss, exposing the tragic results of manipulated mercy, sentimentalism, and unresolved sin. Through a fake parable, a forced return, false beauty, and a feeble kiss, we see that every shortcut to peace—without repentance and justice—only results in greater division. Pastor Keith urges us to seek true restoration not in human schemes, but in the righteous and gracious King Jesus, who alone brings peace with God and men through the cross.

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1 Kings 2:28-4:34, 2 Chronicles 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 21:04

In our last episode, Solomon's brother Adonijah tried to take the throne while David was on his death bed. His plan failed, and Solomon successfully ascended to the throne. During the attempted coup, Adonijah recruited Abiathar the priest and Joab, David's former commander. Since then, Adonijah has been executed, Abiathar has been banished, and today. Joab will be executed. Later, the Lord appears to King Solomon in a dream, and instead of asking for wealth or long life, he asks the Lord for wisdom to lead God's people. This pleases the Lord, who promises blessing upon Solomon's reign, including both wisdom and wealth.1 Kings 2:28 - 1:08 . 1 Kings 3 - 5:16 . 1 Kings 4 - 11:37 . 2 Chronicles 1 - 16:55 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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The GAP Episode 761 - The New TV

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 113:02

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Joab's new TV he got to play video games on. The games they've been playing this week include Rematch, The Alters, Soulstone Survivors, Monster Train 2, Tower Wizard, and more. Over in the news Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs at Xbox, the Meta Quest 3S is revealed, and Darksiders 4 is teased. This episode goes for 1 hours and 55 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's latest book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:14:06 – Tower Wizard 00:16:47 – Monster Train 2 00:21:03 – Soulstone Survivors 00:30:45 – The Alters 00:54:00 – Rematch 01:12:09 – News 01:30:15 – Questions 01:38:30 – Weekly Plugs 01:40:52 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

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1 Chronicles 29:10-29:30, 1 Kings 1:1-2:27

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 24:37

Today we'll be reading about the death of King David from two sources. The first will be from 1 Chronicles as we conclude that book. In this reading, we'll hear a prayer that David gives in the assembly of the leaders of Israel, followed by a brief account of Solomon coming to power as king. Our second reading will be from 1 Kings, which gives a much more dramatic perspective on what took place during that transition of power. David's oldest son, Adonijah, gains support for himself from well-known leaders like Joab and Abiathar, calling Judah together for a feast to celebrate his bid for kingship. Nathan the prophet catches word, and teams up with Bathsheba to alert the king that Solomon's title of king is being contested in an underhanded scheme to usurp David's decree.1 Chronicles 29:10 - 1:08 . 1 Kings 1 - 6:33 . 1 Kings 2 - 18:01 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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The GAP Episode 760 - The Loaf

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 97:35

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Joab's holiday. The games they've been playing this week include The Alters, FBC: Firebreak, Mario Kart World, Void War, Ball x Pit, and more. Over in the news Xbox announces plans for their next gen console, Bungie delays Marathon, Nexus Mods has been sold, Nintendo shows off Donkey Kong Bananza, and Borderlands 4's price surprises people. This episode goes for 1 hours and 40 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:15:59 – Ball X Pit 00:19:43 – Void War 00:32:42 – Mario Kart World 00:38:44 – FBC: Firebreak 00:51:14 – The Alters 01:02:18 – News 01:20:20 – Questions 01:28:56 – Weekly Plugs 01:33:00 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

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2 Samuel 20-22, Psalm 102

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 23:39

In a foreshadow of coming division, a man named Sheba divides the rest of Israel from Judah, and David sends Amasa to gather troops. Remember, David has just been reinstated as king after his son Absalom turned against him to take the throne for himself. During that period, Absalom appointed Amasa as the new leader of his army, a position once held by Joab. Joab is the man who killed David's son Absalom, and David surely knew this. When reinstated as king, David appointed Amasa, not Joab, as the leader of the army. When Joab and Amasa meet on the road, Joab drops his sword to the ground, and picks it up non-chalantly, asking Amasa if he is well, all of which is a very clever way to deceive the new leader and take over.2 Samuel 20 – 1:01 . 2 Samuel 21 – 6:26 . 2 Samuel 22 – 12:31 . Psalm 102 – 19:36 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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2 Samuel 18-19

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 20:08

David's son Absalom is a handsome young man who has won the hearts of Israel by deception, telling them that King David had no time for them but he would grant justice if only he were in charge. Absalom devises a coup to overthrow David, but his father catches wind of his plot and flees before he arrives. Today, David's men prepare for battle and meet the forces of Absalom's Israelite troops. He “goes out on a limb” as it were and fights against his father but ends up “hanging out with the wrong crowd.” That's two dad jokes for the price of one; if you don't get it, you will soon. Anyways, the forest itself claims more lives than the sword, and Absalom meets his end at the hands of Joab.2 Samuel 18 – 1:02 . 2 Samuel 19 – 9:36 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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2 Samuel 15-17

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 21:43

After killing his brother at a family dinner, Absalom fled to another country, and was only brought back after Joab convinced David to do so by way of a theatric analogy. Today, Absalom begins a plan to win the hearts of the people and turn Israel against his father, the king. Learning of this impending insurrection, David flees Jerusalem with all of his people, save a handle of men who serve as spies. Nathan prophesied that the Lord would bring disaster on David from his own family, and that another man would sleep with his wives before Israel in broad daylight. David's own son, Absalom, is that man. 2 Samuel 15 - 1:02 . 2 Samuel 16 - 9:41 . 2 Samuel 17 - 14:47 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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The GAP Episode 759 - Kleb's Birthday Bash

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 138:29

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie is joined by Jeremy "Junglist" Ray, and Andreas "Kleb" Klebo-Espe to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2. The games they've been playing this week include Mario Kart World, Elden Ring Nightreign, Baby Steps, The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Mario Odyssey, and more. Over in the news they talk about a bunch of things announced at Summer Game Fest, and Sony Bend laying off employees. This episode goes for 2 hours and 15 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:02:52 – Elden Ring Nightreign 00:29:46 – Baby Steps 00:40:25 – Nintendo Switch 2 00:59:59 – Breath of the Wild 01:01:30 – Mario Odyssey 01:03:17 – Tears of the Kingdom 01:09:01 – Mario Kart World 01:24:48 – News 02:04:48 – Questions 02:13:45 – Weekly Plugs 02:16:10 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

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Just A Voice KJV

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 6:17

The general of the king's army was Joab

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1 Kings 1-3, Psalm 87

Commuter Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 30:41

With King David on his death bed, the royal family knows that the time to transfer power is drawing near. David's oldest son, Adonijah, gains support for himself from well-known leaders like Joab and Abiathar, calling Judah together for a feast to celebrate his bid for kingship. Nathan the prophet catches word, and teams up with Bathsheba to alert the king. Later, the Lord appears to King Solomon in a dream, and instead of asking for wealth or long life, he asks the Lord for wisdom to lead God's people. This pleases the Lord, who promises blessing upon Solomon's reign.1 Kings 1 - 1:15 . 1 Kings 2 - 12:49 . 1 Kings 3 - 23:28 . Psalm 87 - 29:00 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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The GAP Episode 758 - The Breakfast Bowl

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 134:59

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy are joined by Jeremy "Junglist" Ray to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 launching this week. The games they've been playing this week include Elden Ring Nightreign, Deliver at all Costs, Shroom and Gloom, and more. Over in the news EA cancels the Black Panther game, Xbox's handheld has been shelved, MindsEye executive team is causing drama, Unreal Engine shows off a tech demo with The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2 is now in pre-production, and Nintendo won't be sending out the Switch 2 early to reviewers. This episode goes for 2 hours and 15 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:13:22 – Until Dawn 00:21:12 – Shroom and Gloom 00:28:43 – Deliver at all Costs 00:37:32 – Elden Ring Nightreign 01:29:15 – News 02:07:27 – Weekly Plugs 02:10:14 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

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Solomon Avenging the Righteous - The Book of 1 Kings

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 16:30 Transcription Available

In this Bible Story, the great reign of David came to a close. Now Solomon rules over Israel with wisdom, mercy, and justice. As his first act as king, Solomon takes care of those who were loyal to his father, and deals justly with those who betrayed him. This story is inspired by 1 Kings 2. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Kings 2:45 from the King James Version.Episode 113: As David is dying, he calls in his son Solomon to bless him and speak God's promises over him. David instructs him on what he should do with Joab and Shimei and requests that he show kindness to Barzillai of Gilead. But Adonijah was not done trying for the throne. He made a request of Bathsheba that Solomon rightly discerned as a claim to the throne. And so as per their agreement, he was executed. Solomon sought to rule his kingdom in fairness and enacted punishments that showed mercy to those who deserved death.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking A Count of the People - The Books of 2 Samuel & 1 Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 15:47 Transcription Available

In this Bible Story, we witness David's poor decisions in light of his pride. However David's heart is always quick to conviction, and he repents before God and the people. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 24 & 1 Chronicles 21. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 24:24 from the King James Version.Episode 111: In a moment of insecurity, David called in Joab, commander of his army, to go throughout the nation of Israel and take a census of the people. Joab saw the evil this would cause and protested, but the will of the king prevailed. It wasn't until after the census was complete that David realized his guilt. The Prophet Gad confronted him and while he chose his punishment, he also realized that he was to blame, not the people.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2 Samuel 18-20, Psalm 83

Commuter Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 28:30

On our last episode we followed the trajectory of David's son Absalom, a handsome young man who had won the hearts of Israel by deception, telling those who came to King David that the king had no time for them. Absalom devises a coup to overthrow David, but his father catches wind of his plot and flees before he arrives. Today, David's men prepare for battle and meet the forces of Absalom's Israelite troops. The forest itself claims more lives than the sword, and Absalom meets his end at the hands of Joab. Later, David is restored as king, but not without personal turmoil.2 Samuel 18 - 1:16 . 2 Samuel 19 - 9:41 . 2 Samuel 20 - 19:59 . Psalm 83 - 25:38 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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2 Samuel 15-17, Psalms 81-82

Commuter Bible

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 25:26

After killing his brother at a family dinner, Absalom fled to another country, and was only brought back after Joab convinced David to do so by way of a theatric analogy. Today, Absalom begins a plan to win the hearts of the people and turn Israel against his father, the king. Learning of this impending insurrection, David flees Jerusalem with all of his people, save a handle of men who serve as spies. Nathan prophesied that the Lord would bring disaster on David from his own family, and that another man would sleep with his wives before Israel in broad daylight. David's own son, Absalom, is that man. 2 Samuel 15 - 1:12 . 2 Samuel 16 - 9:44 . 2 Samuel 17 - 15:01 . Psalm 81 - 21:26 . Psalm 82 - 23:30 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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2 Samuel 3-4, Psalms 95-96

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 17:47

In our last episode, we covered the aftermath of King Saul's death, including a scramble for power and position by Abner, the commander of Israel's army. After losing a battle against David's men, Abner fled on foot and was chased down by Asahel. Abner killed Asahel, but escaped to live another day. Today, Asahel's brother Joab seeks revenge against Abner, but he does so without David's approval. Later, two assassins cut off Ish-bosheth's head and bring it to David. David is grieved by both incidents and he makes his grief and mourning public.2 Samuel 3 - 1:03 . 2 Samuel 4 - 10:34 . Psalm 95 - 13:44 . Psalm 96 - 15:11 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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The Death of Sheba - The Book of 2 Samuel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 13:10 Transcription Available

In this Bible Story, we see the end of Sheba's rebellion. Sheba spread lies all throughout Israel about David's character. Eventually, the people begin to see his evil for what it is. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 19:13, 20 & 1 Chronicles 2:16-17. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 20:21 from the King James Version.Episode 109: Sheba, causing chaos throughout the country, made his way to Abel and began to fortify the city. Joab and Abishai sat outside the city thinking of how they could take Sheba without harming any of the people of the city. While their army was bettering the gate of the city, a woman came out looking for Joab. The woman wanted peace for her city, and Joab, wanting the same said he would happily leave if they give him the rebel Sheba. So the woman returned to the city, threw the head of Sheba out of a window, and Joab, Abishai, and their men left.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The GAP Episode 757 - The Knight Rain

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 135:18

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy are joined by Jeremy "Junglist" Ray to talk about FromSoftware's latest adventure. The games they've been playing this week include Elden Ring Nightreign, Monster Train 2, Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon, 9 Kings, Sultan's Game, Shroom and Gloom, and more. Over in the news Elden Ring is getting a movie, the Nintendo Switch 2 might need an update before you can use it, GeoGuessr pulls out of the Esports World Cup, Assassin's Creed Shadows and Dead by Daylight are doing a crossover, and Battle Aces has been cancelled . This episode goes for 2 hours and 15 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:02:27 – Shroom and Gloom 00:11:17 – Monster Train 2 00:13:42 – Sultan's Game 00:26:19 – 9 Kings 00:44:03 – Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon 00:59:11 – Elden Ring: Nightreign 01:48:28 – News 02:04:58 – Weekly Plugs 02:11:32 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

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The Death of Absalom - The Book of 2 Samuel

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 13:24 Transcription Available

In this Bible Story, we witness the short-lived coupe of Absalom. Having just taken over the throne of David, Absalom’s army is defeated in battle by David’s mighty men and Absalom is killed. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 17:24-19:8. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 18:9 from the King James Version.Episode 107: David and his commanders went to gather the army, but Abishai told David that it would be better for the army if he stayed behind and recruited more soldiers. David sent the army off and asked them to deal gently with Absalom for His sake. But during the battle, Absalom got caught in some branches and was killed by David’s men. When David heard about his death, he mourned for his son. But his mourning would lead to shame for the entire army and a confrontation from Joab.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Absalom Returns - The Book of 2 Samuel

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 14:29 Transcription Available

In this Bible Story, Joab convinces David to allow his son Absalom to return from exile. Absalom returns, not as a reformed or changed man, but more bitter than ever. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 14. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 14:24 from the King James Version.Episode 105: Joab, seeing David wishing for Absalom's return but unwilling to get him himself, devised a scheme with a woman from Tekoa. The woman came to David as her king and told a sad tale of her two sons. David, realizing Joab's hand in this, called him in and ordered him to bring back Absalom. But because of his ban from seeing his father David, he too began to nurse a hatred for him. Beginning to devising how he would take the throne from himself.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David and Bathsheba - The Book of 2 Samuel

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Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 15:37 Transcription Available

In this Bible Story, David remains home from battle to rest. While his men fight on the front lines of the Ammonites, he eventually grows complacent, and sleeps with the wife of one of his mighty men, Uriah. She becomes pregnant, and David sends Uriah to the front lines to be killed to cover up his sins. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 11. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 11:2 from the King James Version.Episode 102: It was spring, the time when most kings go to war, but David feeling content and desiring some rest sent Joab in his stead. However, this choice would prove fatal. In his ease, David looked out and saw something he should not have, and gave into desire for another man's wife. This sin would not only taint his kingdom, it would also lead to the death of one of his closest friends as well as their child as a result.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King of Israel - The Books of 2 Samuel & 1 Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 18:31 Transcription Available

In this Bible Story, we learn about David’s alliance with Abner that is quickly thwarted by his general Joab. Meanwhile, three men murder King Ish-bosheth in order to please David. David was not pleased, so he executed the men where they stand. This story is inspired by 2 Samuel 3-5:4 & 1 Chronicles 11:1-3. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Samuel 3:22 from the King James Version.Episode 97: Ish-Bosheth remained in conflict over Judah for two years, and though David was patient and tactful, he was ruthless on the battlefield. Abner and Ish-Bosheth became friends, but so did he and Rizpah, one of Saul’s concubines. When Ish-Bosheth heard of this he berated Abner and Abner in wrath swore that he would give the kingdom of Israel to David for this. However, as Abner was leaving, Joab whose brother he had killed, murdered him in secret. Thus setting up the chaotic opening of the united Israel.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of Friends Fight - The Books of 2 Samuel & 1 Chronicles