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TODAY'S TREASUREIn the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. It happened one afternoon when David arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the king's house that he saw from the roof a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful. And David sent and inquired about the woman. The one said, “Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” So David sent messengers and took her, and she came to him, and he lay with her. (Now she had been purifying herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned to her house. 2 Samuel 11:1-4 ESVSend us a comment!Support the show

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The collapse of Saul's house, the treachery of Joab, the murder of Abner and Ishbosheth, and the bloody struggle for the throne paint a raw picture of the human heart apart from God. This sermon enters the turmoil of 2 Samuel 3:20-4:12 and shows how the Lord advances his kingdom even through treachery, grief, and shattered loyalties. The contrast between David and the violent men around him highlights our need for the perfect and righteous King who alone can bring peace. This message draws listeners into the tension, the politics, the betrayal, and the hope that unfolds in the shadow of Israel's throne, pointing forward to the greater Son of David who ends the cycle of bloodshed by bearing it himself. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

The book of Judges shows us what life looks like when a people try to live without God. Israel was religious, but their religion had drifted far from the God of Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and Joshua. Judges tells us bluntly that a generation arosewho did not know the LORD, nor yet the work which He had done for Israel(Judg. 2:10). Surrounded by nations with kings, Israel wanted one too. Wanting a king wasnt the problemGod had already promised a coming ruler from Judah:The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the rulers staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes, and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples(Gen. 49:10). He even gave instructions for Israels future king in Deuteronomy 17. The issue wasnt the idea of kingship, but Israels motivation. They wanted a king not to be more like God, but to be more like the nations. Their first king, Saul, looked the parttall, strong, impressivebut his heart was far from God. He cared more about preserving his image than obeying the Lord. The breaking point came when God commanded him to destroy the Amalekites. The Amalekites were a brutal nomadic tribe who had been Israels sworn enemies since the days of Moses, attacking Israel from behind when they were weak and exhausted (Ex. 17). Instead of obeying fully, Saul spared their king and kept what pleased him. So the Lord said through Samuel: Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrificesAs in obeying the voice of the LORD?Behold, to obey is better than a sacrifice,And to pay attention than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as reprehensible as the sin of divination,And insubordination is as reprehensible as false religion and idolatry.Since you have rejected the word of the LORD,He has also rejected you from being king. (1 Sam. 15:2223) Saul finally confessed,I have sinned because I feared the people and listened to their voice(1 Sam. 15:24), but the damage was done. Samuel told him the kingdom had been torn from him and given toa neighbor of yours, who is better than you(v. 28). That neighbor was a young Judean shepherd named Davidsomeone no one expected. When Samuel arrived at the home of Jesse (Boaz and Ruths great-grandson), he assumed Israels next king would look like one of Jesses oldest sons. But God corrected him:Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God does not see as man sees, since man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart(1 Sam. 16:7). After seven sons passed by without Gods approval, Samuel asked,Are these all the boys?Only then did Jesse mention his youngestDavidso overlooked that even his family hadnt considered him. But when David appeared, the Lord said,Arise, anoint him; for this is he(v. 12). And from that moment on,the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward(v. 13). David Was Gods Man The first time we are invited to look into Davids heartand to see what set him apart from everyone elseis in 1 Samuel 17 when he faced Goliath in battle. While Israels army stood frozen on the front lines, David had only been sent to deliver food to his brothers. The Philistines had proposed a champion-to-champion battle: Goliath against anyone Israel dared to send. The stakes were highthe losing side would become the servants of the winner. No one in Israel wanted to step forward. After Goliath roared,I defy the battle lines of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together!Saul and all Israel weredismayed and extremely afraid(1 Sam. 17:1011). For forty days, the giants taunts filled the valley. And for forty days, young David went back and forth between tending his fathers sheep and tending to his brothershearing the escalating tension firsthand. Eventually David had heard enough. Offended by Goliaths insults against God and His people, he asked,What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes the disgrace from Israel? For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he has dared to defy the armies of the living God?(v. 26). When word reached Saul, David was brought before the king. Without hesitation, he said,May no mans heart fail on account of him; your servant will go and fight this Philistine(v. 32). David stepped forwardnot with armor, experience, or military strengthbut with confidence in Yahweh. Armed only with a staff, a sling, and five stones, David stood as Israels champion. Goliath mocked him, saying,Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?and cursed him by his gods (v. 43). He then threatened,Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the sky and the wild animals(v. 44). But Davids response revealed everything about his heart and his source of confidence: But David said to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a saber, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will hand you over to me, and I will strike you and remove your head from you. Then I will give the dead bodies of the army of the Philistines this day to the birds of the sky and the wild animals of the earth, so that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, and that this entire assembly may know that the Lord does not save by sword or by spear; for the battle is the Lords, and He will hand you over to us! (1 Sam. 17:4547) Davids confidence was not in his ability, but in Gods character. The God who had rescued Israel before would rescue them again. David slung one stone, struck the giant in the forehead, and killed him with what seemed like nothing more than a slingshot. There was no earthly guarantee that David would defeat Goliath. But he knew God had promised Abraham that Israel would represent Him among the nations, and that a king would one day rise from Judah, the one to whomthe scepter shall not depart and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples(Gen. 49:910). David trusted that Gods purposes could not be stopped by a Philistine giant. David Was Israels Flawed King Under Davids leadership, Israel finally defeated and subdued the Philistinesthe nations greatest threat throughout the time of the Judges and during Sauls reign. David had been one of Sauls most successful military commanders, and the women of Israel even sang,Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands(1 Sam. 18:7). Under Davids rule the borders of Israel expanded, and the promises made to Abraham appeared closer than ever to becoming reality. Some of the high points of Davids reign include making Jerusalem the capital of Israel, bringing the ark of the covenant back into the city as the visible sign of Gods presence, preparing the way for Solomon to build the temple, and establishing Jerusalem as the spiritual and political center of the nation. David wanted God to be at the center of everything Israel did, reflecting Gods covenant at Sinai where the people were called Godstreasured possession, Hiskingdom of priests, and Hisholy nation(Exod. 19). But David is also remembered for one of the darkest moments of his lifehis adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband in a desperate attempt to cover up his sin. Uriah, one of Davids most loyal soldiers, was a man devoted to his king and to Israel. He also happened to be married to a woman of striking beauty named Bathsheba. We are told in 2 Samuel 11 that while Israels army was out fighting, David remained in Jerusalema decision that placed him exactly where temptation could reach him. What follows is one of the most sobering accounts in Scripture: Now at evening time David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the kings house, and from the roof he saw a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful in appearance. So David sent messengers and inquired about the woman. And someone said, Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? Then David sent messengers and took her, and when she came to him, he slept with her.(2 Sam. 11:24) Soon after, Bathsheba sent word back to the king:I am pregnant. David never imagined his sin would come to light so quickly. Like many who try to hide their sins, he moved from temptation to adultery, and from adultery to deception. He brought Uriah home from battle, attempting to manipulate him into sleeping with his wife so the pregnancy would appear legitimate. But Uriah refusedhe would not enjoy the comforts of home while his fellow soldiers risked their lives. With his plans unraveling, David chose a darker path. He wrote a sealed letter to Joab, the commander of the army, and sent itin Uriahs own hand as messenger. The letter read: Place Uriah at the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck and killed (2 Sam. 11:1415). It was a death warrant. And David made Uriah carry it. Uriah died just as David intended, and for a moment the king must have felt deep reliefhis sin was concealed. But the covering of sin never hides it from God. The Lord sent the prophet Nathan to confront David, and when the truth broke through Davids self-deception, he finally said,I have sinned against the LORD.[1] The difference between David slaying Goliath and Davids failing with Bathsheba was not his strength, his ability, or his statusit was his dependence on God. When David trusted God, giants fell. When David trusted himself, David fell. We Need a True and Better David It was before Davids great sin with Bathsheba that God promised him that through his linage would come another king in 2 Samuel 7:1216; this moment is one of the most breathtaking moments in the entire Old Testament. Before a flawed king of whom God knew would fall terribly. The One David worshiped exclusively announced that the hope promised to Adam and Eve, the covenant repeated to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that would one day burst into reality through one of Davids descendants: When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men, but my steadfast love will not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away from before you. And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever. (2 Sam. 7:1216) This covenant echoes the very promises God made to Adam and Eve, and later to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was a promise given specifically to Judah, and its path can be traced through some of the most unlikely people in Scripture. It moved forward throughTamar, a Canaanite woman surrounded by scandal. It continued throughRahab, another Canaanite woman who married Salmon of Judah and became the mother of Boaz. Boaz then marriedRuth, a Moabite widow, and they had a son named Obed. Obed fathered Jesse, and from Jesse came David. Consider the astonishing depth of God's grace, mercy, and loveHe chooses to accomplish His purposes through people with significant flaws. The covenant God was fulfilling through them is what theologians refer to as an unconditional covenanta promise not reliant on human strength, virtue, or even obedience, but founded solely on the perfect will of our good and holy God![2] Think about the weight of the promise made to David: Aforever throne that will never be compromised by sin.Aforever kingdom that will never be overcome by evil.Aforever King whose righteousness will never need improvement. Israel didnt just need a brave king, or a talented king, or even a repentant kingIsrael, and indeed the entire world, needed a perfect King. A King who would never fail, never fall, never waiver, and never walk away from God the way David did on the roof that night. And here is where the grace of God overwhelms:God chose to fulfill His forever covenant promise through the very place of Davids greatest failure. Bathshebathe woman David exploited, the woman whose husband he murdered, the woman whose story began with sinis the very woman God folded into the line of redemption. Bathsheba bore David five sons; the first was conceived through their affair and was taken from them by God through death. Of the other four sons listed in Scripture, was Solomon and the last child listed was Nathan. ThroughSolomon, the royal line flowed to Joseph, throughNathan, the line flowed to Mary. And standing at the end of both genealogies is the One the prophets longed forJesus, the Son of David. Jesus is the King that David could never be. He is the flawless Son whom God promised.He is the Shepherd-King of Ezekiel 37 who gathers the broken, restores the wandering, and rules with justice and compassion. He is the One who never surrendered to temptation, never hid His sin, never needed to be confronted by a prophetbecause He lived in perfect dependence on the Father every moment of His earthly life. Every one of us knows what it is to stand in front of a Goliathan addiction, a fear, a bitterness, a woundand feel small. And every one of us knows what it is to stand on the roof like David, spiritually lazy, drifting, self-confident, and one decision away from disaster. But Gods purpose was never for David to be the hero of IsraelDavid was the signpost, not the destination. His victories pointed to the kind of dependence God wants from us, and his failures pointed to the kind of Savior we desperately need. The remarkable message of the gospel isnt simply that God offers us another chance, but that He provides us with a greater Kinga true and better David. This King never surrendered to temptation, never acted out of pride, and never misused His power for harm. Instead of taking anothers life to hide His wrongdoing, He willingly gave His own life to atone for ours. Jesus, as the Son of David, is the true and better Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, Boaz, and David. He is the King David could never be. And to the weary and the woundedto the Davids who have fallen, and to the Bathshebas whose stories have been marked by anothers sinHe speaks: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matt. 11:2830). [1] David is remembered as a great king, but also as a deeply flawed man. And yet, Scripture still calls hima man after My heart(Acts 13:22). [2] Remember this, and be assured; Recall it to mind, you wrongdoers. Remember the former things long past, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things which have not been done, saying, My plan will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure... (Isa. 46:8-10).

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talks about Joab being tricked by Darren Aronofsky's latest movie. The games they've been playing this week include Vampire Survivors VR, Monsters Are Coming – Rock & Road, ARC Raiders, and SCP: Secret Laboratory. In the news, Valve says Steam Machines will be priced like PCs rather than positioned as console competitors, a Far Cry TV series is in development from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, Charlie Cox credits the motion-capture performer for his role in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, early sales data suggests Black Ops 7 is selling less than Battlefield 6, and rumours point to Destiny 3 entering early production. You can support Joab and Nate's fundraising campaign for men's mental health which is running at the moment. This episode goes for 1 hours and 40 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:10:54 – SCP: Secret Laboratory 00:21:12 – ARC Raiders 00:36:41 – Monsters Are Coming – Rock & Road 00:52:37 – Vampire Survivors VR 01:02:01 – News 01:25:36 – Questions 01:30:26 – Weekly Plugs 01:32:17 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

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The collapse of Saul's house, the treachery of Joab, the murder of Abner and Ishbosheth, and the bloody struggle for the throne paint a raw picture of the human heart apart from God. This sermon enters the turmoil of 2 Samuel 3:20-4:12 and shows how the Lord advances his kingdom even through treachery, grief, and shattered loyalties. The contrast between David and the violent men around him highlights our need for the perfect and righteous King who alone can bring peace. This message draws listeners into the tension, the politics, the betrayal, and the hope that unfolds in the shadow of Israel's throne, pointing forward to the greater Son of David who ends the cycle of bloodshed by bearing it himself. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm 203 Rhyne Oakland Road Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Predator: Badlands and how Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 isn't on their list right now. The games they've been playing this week include Deadpool VR, ARC Raiders, Megabonk, and The Seance of Blake Manor. They also talk about Double Fine's The Making of Keeper video. In the news, Valve has showcased new hardware (but still no Half-Life 3), Ubisoft abruptly postponed its earnings call amid buyout speculation, The Game Awards nominees have been announced, and Cities: Skylines 2 is shifting to a new development team. You can support Joab and Nate's fundraising campaign for men's mental health which is running at the moment. This episode goes for 2 hours and 15 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:25:10 – The Seance of Blake Manor 00:36:07 – Megabonk 00:42:52 – ARC Raiders 01:15:55 – Deadpool VR 01:25:36 – The Making of Keeper 01:30:35 – News 02:04:31 – Weekly Plugs 02:09:12 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about donating blood. The games they've been playing this week include ARC Raiders, Afterplace, The Seance of Blake Manor, and RedSec. In the news, GTA 6 is delayed again, Marvel's Rise of Hydra is delayed, Valve appears to be up to something, reports suggest major games have been astroturfing Reddit, Elden Ring: Nightreign — The Forsaken Hollows surfaces, and Media Watch covers Press Start AU's dodgy practices. You can support Joab and Nate's fundraising campaign for men's mental health which is running at the moment. This episode goes for 1 hour and 50 minutes, it also contains coarse language.   Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:14:14 – RedSec 00:18:09 – The Seance of Blake Manor 00:34:24 – ARC Raiders 01:12:05 – Afterplace 01:17:00 – News 01:43:00 – Weekly Plugs 01:47:50 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify  

Nick Fuentes, NETTR, and the Battle for Young Men’s Hearts In this episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon sits down with returning guest Jon Harris (host of the Conversations That Matter podcast) to unpack one of the most contentious debates raging in right-wing and Christian political spaces: the rise of Nick Fuentes, the resurgence of the “No Enemies to the Right” (NETTR / Neottr) philosophy, and what all of this means for the future of young men who are desperate for direction, leadership, and truth. This episode isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a field manual for discerning men in a fog-of-war cultural moment. Topics Covered: ✅ NETTR vs. NEOTTR – What do these terms mean, who coined them, and how should faithful Christian men think about coalition-building on the right? ✅ Nick Fuentes & the Groypers – Jon Harris gives a hard critique of Fuentes, his methods, character, and why he fails the biblical test of leadership, even if he claims to fight “the left.” ✅ The Danger of Compromised Alliances – How co-belligerency works in Scripture (Abraham, David, Daniel, Nehemiah) versus when you’re just riding shotgun in a car driven by fools. ✅ David & Joab – A biblical case study in working with dangerous allies while maintaining godly clarity and never surrendering your integrity. ✅ Pastoral Wisdom for the Young & Angry – Why many of these “dissident right” figures appeal to lost young men—and why the Church must offer more than finger-wagging or limp-wristed “niceness.” ✅ Don’t Fall for the Revenge-of-the-Dork Trap – Jon and Joseph explain how ragebait influencers hijack real masculine instincts and direct them toward perversion, cowardice, and idolatry. Key Takeaways: Not every co-belligerent is a brother. You can fight in the same trench without handing over the megaphone—or your soul. Bad company corrupts good morals (1 Cor. 15:33). Even if someone punches left, that doesn’t make him a leader worth following. True masculinity is principled, not primal. Biblical manhood doesn’t settle for vulgarity, victimhood, or cowardice dressed up as strength. About the Show The Patriarchy Podcast features in-depth conversations on faith, culture, theology, and leadership. Each episode seeks to equip Christians to live boldly and biblically in an age of compromise — exploring the challenges and opportunities of standing firm for truth in the modern world. Support the Mission We’re still raising funds to expand Sovereign King Academy and keep tuition affordable for families. Want to invest in the future of Christ’s Kingdom? Give here: https://sovereignkingacademy.com Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjz Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsa Website & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Joseph Spurgeon: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PatriarchyPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcast Gab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Joab's getting sick after coming back from his trip. The games they've been playing this week include The Outer Worlds 2, Dead Static Drive, Ball x Pit, and Battlefield RedSec. In the news, Steam has added screen-off downloading for the Steam Deck, The Simpsons are coming to Fortnite, and Dan Houser has shared some thoughts about the Red Dead series and more. You can support Joab and Nate's fundraising campaign for men's mental health which is running at the moment. This episode goes for 1 hour and 30 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:12:00 – Ball x Pit 00:35:00 – Battlefield RedSec 00:40:00 – Dead Static Drive 00:58:00 – The Outer Worlds 2 01:13:00 – News 01:19:00 – Questions 01:24:00 – Weekly Plugs 01:25:00 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

Friday Bible Study (10/31/25) // Ezra 2:1-40- (ESV) // The Exiles Return Now these were the people of the province who came up out of the captivity of those exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried captive to Babylonia. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town. 2 They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah.The number of the men of the people of Israel: 3 the sons of Parosh, 2,172. 4 The sons of Shephatiah, 372. 5 The sons of Arah, 775. 6 The sons of Pahath-moab, namely the sons of Jeshua and Joab, 2,812. 7 The sons of Elam, 1,254. 8 The sons of Zattu, 945. 9 The sons of Zaccai, 760. 10 The sons of Bani, 642. 11 The sons of Bebai, 623. 12 The sons of Azgad, 1,222. 13 The sons of Adonikam, 666. 14 The sons of Bigvai, 2,056. 15 The sons of Adin, 454. 16 The sons of Ater, namely of Hezekiah, 98. 17 The sons of Bezai, 323. 18 The sons of Jorah, 112. 19 The sons of Hashum, 223. 20 The sons of Gibbar, 95. 21 The sons of Bethlehem, 123. 22 The men of Netophah, 56. 23 The men of Anathoth, 128. 24 The sons of Azmaveth, 42. 25 The sons of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743. 26 The sons of Ramah and Geba, 621. 27 The men of Michmas, 122. 28 The men of Bethel and Ai, 223. 29 The sons of Nebo, 52. 30 The sons of Magbish, 156. 31 The sons of the other Elam, 1,254. 32 The sons of Harim, 320. 33 The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725. 34 The sons of Jericho, 345. 35 The sons of Senaah, 3,630.36 The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, 973. 37 The sons of Immer, 1,052. 38 The sons of Pashhur, 1,247. 39 The sons of Harim, 1,017.40 The Levites: the sons of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodaviah, 74.Website: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Website: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but... #Ezra #DanielBatarseh #BibleStudy #mbchicago #mbcchicago #Bible #versebyverse #church #chicago #livechurch #churchlive #chicagochurch #chicagochurches #sermon #bibleexplained #bibleproject #bibleverse #bookbybook #oldtestament #explained

Lessons From The Life of David | Week 9 |  Ken Miller--David's ongoing grief over the death of Absalom had a detrimental effect on the entire nation and required the intervention of Joab. Once again, we see David refusing to take control of the situation and allowing things to spiral out of control.--Notes

This sermon examines the tragic final act of King David's story in 2nd Samuel 24, where his pride leads him to command a military census against the counsel of his commander, Joab. David's decision to "know the number of the people" reflects a deep-seated spiritual failure—replacing trust in God's power with confidence in his own military and generational dominance. This desire for "more, more, more" is presented as a universal temptation, echoing the warnings God gave about kingship and C.S. Lewis's analysis of pride as the ultimate anti-God state of mind. The message contrasts David's eventual confession and repentance with the contentment taught by the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4, ultimately challenging listeners to identify and confess the pride, ego, and selfish ambition holding ground in their own lives, and to choose the path of humility and trust in God's will instead.    

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Joab's recent trip to Japan. The games they've been playing this week include RedSec, PowerWash Simulator 2, Ball x Pit, Battlefield 6, and Death by Scrolling. Over in the news Amazon's gaming division has suffered another round of layoffs. A single update from Valve has wiped millions from the CS:GO skins market. Halo: Combat Evolved is heading to PlayStation, but reportedly won't include multiplayer. And new leaks have surfaced about the next Xbox console. You can support Joab and Nate's fundraising campaign for men's mental health which is running at the moment. This episode goes for 1 hour and 55 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's latest book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:36:00 – Ball x Pit 00:48:00 – Death by Scrolling 00:57:00 – PowerWash Simulator 2 01:06:00 – Battlefield 6 01:19:00 – RedSec 01:31:00 – News 01:47:00 – Weekly Plugs 01:50:00 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

2 SAMUEL 11:11 Aconteció al año siguiente, en el tiempo que salen los reyes a la guerra, que David envió a Joab, y con él a sus siervos y a todo Israel, y destruyeron a los amonitas, y sitiaron a Rabá; pero David se quedó en Jerusalén.Iglesia Bautista de Santa AnaPastor Ringo Ayalahttp://santaanabaptist.orgContactenos en: info@santaanabaptist.orgRecursos: https://payhip.com/ContendiendoPorlaFe

In this message from 2 Samuel 2:8–3:21, Pastor Gerrit traces the unfolding tension between Abner, Joab, and David during the early days of David's rise to kingship. Through the political struggles, personal rivalries, and civil war between the house of Saul and the house of David, we see lessons on waiting patiently for God's timing, recognizing the futility of resisting His will, and the harm caused when God's people fight among themselves. The account also reveals David's human flaws, yet underscores God's faithfulness in strengthening his kingdom according to His purpose.

Adonijah, Joab, Shimei put to death by the young king Solomon. Abiathar released from the priesthood. Then Solomon marries an Egyptian. He worships God on the "high places" but God still favors him for David's sake.

Even though Absalom's rebellion against David comes to an end, it reveals the desire for power in Joab and Sheba. Learn how to insulate ourselves from the seductive desire for power. Pastor Nate Keeler shares "The Seductiveness of Power" from 2 Samuel 20. Please sign our digital Connection Card Men's Weekend is November 7-8.Learn more and register. Thank you for your generosity. Give online Downloaded the Children's Bulletin. License: CSPL066641 Size D #church #LifeOfDavid #Seduction #Power

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Nathan Lawrence talk about some of the games they haven't been playing for like 30 minutes. The games they've been playing this week include Battlefield 6, and Ball x Pit. Over in the news Battlefield 6 becomes the fastest selling game in the series, Xbox president Sarah Bond says their next console will be a “premium" experience, Remedy Entertainment's CEO has stepped down, and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is receiving mixed early reviews. You can support Joab and Nate's fundraising campaign for men's mental health which is running at the moment. This episode goes for 2 hours minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's latest book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:33:22 – Ball x Pit 00:45:24 – Battlefield 6 01:38:48 – News 01:57:09 – Weekly Plugs 01:59:12 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

The revolt of Sheba is put down via Joab, who recovers his old post. The injustice to the Gibeonites responsible for a 3 year famine. Some mighty men and their conquests. David the psalmist.

In this episode of Also Featured in the Cast, I turn our attention to the Solomon story—but not to Solomon himself. Instead, we explore the often-overlooked characters who shaped his rise to the throne and the lessons they still teach us today. From the bold prophet Nathan, who spoke both judgment and grace, to the faithful priest Zadok, the scheming Joab, the vain Adonijah, and the complex Bathsheba, each person represents a powerful truth about God's dealings with His people. Together, they reveal the balance between the prophetic and priestly voices of God—the edge that cuts and convicts, and the edge that heals and restores. Through their stories, we see that God's will is not simply to make us happy, but to make us holy. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - Also featured in the cast of The Solomon Movie(00:02:54) - The Life of Solomon(00:10:49) - The role of Nathan in the Israel story(00:13:58) - The Israel Godfather in The Solomon Movie(00:20:16) - The Life of Solomon(00:24:29) - Bathsheba the Desecrator(00:28:31) - Zadok the Priest and King(00:35:29) - God's Friend and His Relationship with Us

David grief-stricken over Absalom, rebuked by Joab. Conflict over who is most loyal to David, but then another rebel arises and the people follow him! Joab murders Amasa, David's new military commander.

Pastor Greg Mitchell closes San Antonio Conference with “Courage to Conquer” from 1 Chronicles 19:8–15. When Joab was surrounded front and back, he didn't fold—he planned, split his forces, and cooperated with Abishai. This message tears down three myths: that courage is fearlessness, that life has easy paths, and that you can win by going alone.Key calls to action:• Do right when it's difficult.• Plan ahead: budget, save, organize.• Reject tribalism; fight together.Scriptures: 1 Chr 19:8–15; Job 5:7; 1 Sam 17:24; Gen 41; Prov 21:5; 1 Cor 1:10–12; Ex 17.https://TakingTheLandPodcast.comSUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM FOR MORE:• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast⁠: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/⁠• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify⁠: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• ⁠Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts⁠: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters:13:30 – The Story of John Baca: Courage Under Fire15:20 – Joab Surrounded on Every Side (1 Chronicles 19)17:00 – What Real Courage Looks Like19:10 – Life Is Hard: Marriage, Ministry, and People22:30 – Doing Right When It's Difficult25:30 – The Power of Planning and Preparation29:10 – God Is a Planner: Lessons from Joseph and David33:40 – Planning Changes Everything37:00 – Breaking Tribalism: Learning to Cooperate45:00 – Altar Call and Prayer of Courage to ConquerShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Nathan Lawrence dive into the first week of Battlefield 6 being out in the wild. The games they've been playing this week include Battlefield 6, Megabonk, Ghost of Yotei, Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, and more. Over in the news Vince Zampella complains about the EA app's ongoing issues. PlayStation and AMD share early details on next-gen console hardware. Xbox consoles are reportedly disappearing from store shelves. Borderlands 4 is already on sale less than a month after launch. You can support Joab and Nate's fundraising campaign for men's mental health which is running at the moment. This episode goes for 2 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 00:12:41 – Deep Rock Galactic Survivor 00:33:38 – Ghost of Yotei 00:53:30 – Megabonk 00:57:33 – Battlefield 6 02:04:05 – News 02:25:54 – Questions 02:35:20 – Weekly Plugs 02:38:05 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

Absalom in exile 3 years, then called back to Jerusalem by the king (via the woman of Tekoa and Joab). Strained relationship. Absalom has other ideas...

In 2 Samuel chapter 8, the Bible records a season of great military success for King David and the strengthening of his kingdom. After consolidating his rule over all Israel, David goes to war against surrounding nations and secures victory after victory, fulfilling God's promise to give him rest from his enemies. Summary David defeats the Philistines, Moabites, Zobah, Arameans (Syrians), Edomites, and others, expanding Israel's borders and establishing dominance from the Euphrates River to the border of Egypt. He takes valuable spoils of war—gold, silver, and bronze—and dedicates them to the Lord. The chapter emphasizes that “the Lord gave David victory wherever he went” (2 Samuel 8:6, 14). This phrase underlines that David's triumphs were not just military achievements but divine favor and fulfillment of God's covenant promises. David sets up garrisons in conquered territories to maintain peace and order, establishing political stability. He also appoints a structured leadership over Israel — including Joab as commander of the army, Jehoshaphat as recorder, Zadok and Ahimelech as priests, Seraiah as secretary, and Benaiah over the Kerethites and Pelethites (David's royal guard). Themes and Lessons •Divine Favor: David's success was due to God's presence, not merely human strategy. •Faithfulness: David honored God by dedicating the plunder to Him. •Order and Leadership: A strong kingdom requires godly structure and trusted officials. •Fulfillment of Promise: God's word to Abraham and to David about establishing Israel's dominion was being realized. Hashtags: #2Samuel8 #David #Victory #BibleStudy #FaithfulGod #DivineFavor #SendMeRadio #BibleTeaching #GodsPromisesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.“Thank you for listening to SendMe Radio — where we share the Gospel, inspire faith, and keep you connected with powerful stories and updates from around the world. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe so you never miss a message.And remember — you can listen to SendMe Radio streaming 24/7 at www.sendmeradio.net or simply say: ‘Hey Alexa, play SendMe Radio.'

After his father David's death, Solomon moved to establish his kingdom. Adonijah, Solomon's brother; Abiathar the priest; Joab the military commander; and Shimei all needed justice brought to bear on their actions. Would Solomon do what was easy or what was right? Would he overreact or judge justly? The King of God's kingdom reflects God's character. Read more...

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie, Joab Gilroy, and Jeremy "Junglist" Ray talk about if the latest Battlefield title is a return to form. The games they've been playing this week include Battlefield 6, Ghost of Yoeti, Megabonk, Knightica, 9 Kings, Silent Hill f, and more. Over in the news Xbox has jacked up the price of Game Pass Ultimate by quite a bit. Microsoft reaffirmed that a next-gen Xbox console is still in development. Ubisoft cancelled a planned Assassin's Creed set during the American Civil War, and Guy “Yug” Blomberg (of AustralianGamer) has launched “The Game Club” as a new project. You can support Joab's fundraising campaign for men's mental health which is running at the moment. This episode goes for 2 hours and 30 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's latest book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:09:35 – Silent Hill f 00:19:30 – 9 Kings 00:26:00 – Knightica 00:37:14 – Megabonk 00:44:54 – Ghost of Yoëti 01:44:51 – News 02:09:18 – Questions 02:23:27 – Weekly Plugs 02:26:48 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

Anthony Green brings a message from 2 Samuel 3:26-29 as we continue our study on the book of 2 Samuel. We will learn how the life of King David leads us to the life of King Jesus.Thank you for joining us today!To learn more about the Friday Men's Breakfast, visit our ⁠website⁠ at https://wcchapel.org/fridaymensbreakfast

1 Chronicles 20 continues the story with the capture of Rabbah, the Ammonite capital, in the following spring. The crown of the Ammonite king, weighing about 35 kilograms was taken to David and placed on his head. David put the Ammonites to hard work to pay tribute to Israel. The chapter concludes with the destruction of four of the Philistine giants, all of whom are related to Goliath and all are slain by David's warriors. Chapter 21 of 1 Chronicles finds David and all Israel in an exalted state of pride. David orders a census of the strength of the army. Joab pleaded with him not to do this; since victory was through Yahweh's saving arm and was independent of the size of the army. The king's word prevails and the census is taken but excludes Benjamin and Levi - as Joab had sway there. The record indicates that on this occasion Joab was correct and David was wrong. The prophet Gad was sent to David to tell him to choose between 3 punishments. David leaves the choice to God and for three days plague ravages the land. Eventually the plague is stayed at Jerusalem when David purchases the future site of the temple and offers sacrifices to the LORD. David, who had been Israel's shepherd, intercedes on behalf of his suffering sheep. What a lesson for all! Ezekiel chapter 31 contains many similarities to chapter 28. Just as the prince of Tyre had been a cedar in the garden of Eden, so too is Pharaoh of Egypt described in the same terms. He would be judged and brought low by Judah's Sovereign God. Pharaoh, Egypt, the Nile river and the crocodile - also known as the dragon- would be humbled by the Lord GOD Almighty. Nebuchadnezzar would be God's instrument in the overthrowing of the wicked kingdom of Judah. The Apostle Paul eventually came to Ephesus on his third missionary journey, after more than one unsuccessful attempts to visit Asian cities on the second journey. Western Turkey was in those days known as "Asia". The LORD was waiting for the best time for the preaching of the gospel. Acts 19 records the events at Ephesus. The Word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed in that city and it became Paul's base of operations throughout the then known region of Asia. Chapter 1 contains greetings and the faithful in Ephesus being described as having, in status, been elevated to heavenly places in Christ Jesus. From verses 15-22 the Apostle offers prayer and thanksgiving on the believers' behalf. Paul outlines in verses 19-22 the great place Christ occupies to all believers. The Apostle tells the Ephesians that in the Lord Jesus Christ the Almighty's power was seen in producing a righteous man who could then be raised from the dead. As an aside which may be of some interest for those studying this chapter: all four Greek words for 'power' are used in those verses. Chapter 2 deals with the enlightenment of believers and their salvation by grace - on the basis of their faith. Believers salvation has nothing to do with their merits. However, a life of gratitude is necessitated from believers. In verses 11-18 Paul outlines the faithful's changed status from hopeless nobodies to sanctified believers in Christ Jesus. The chapter concludes with the growth of the body of believers into a holy temple. A dwelling place for the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. Slowly read aloud verses 17-22 and consider the foundation God has given us and that each of us determine to be a part of the LORD's holy edifice.

Friday, 3 October 2025   So the servants of the owner came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?' Matthew 13:27   “And having come, the servants of the housemaster, they said to him, ‘Lord, not good seed you sowed in your field? Whence, therefore, it has darnel?'” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus continued the parable of the wheat and the darnel. He continues further, saying, “And having come, the servants of the housemaster, they said to him, ‘Lord, not good seed you sowed in your field?'”   It is an obvious question to set the tone of voice for what will next be said. There is darnel rising in the field along with the wheat. Rather than abruptly telling the master it is so, making him look incompetent, it is natural to ask in a positive manner. It will allow him to deduce on his own what must have taken place. As such, they continue with, “Whence, therefore, it has darnel?”   A new word is introduced, pothen, whence. It gives the sense of from which or from what. In this case, a single word to define the intent and speaking style would be whence. They know the answer to their own question, it being rhetorical in nature. Therefore, they continue with an obvious follow-up question to help alleviate the owner's tension.   Life application: Having tact when approaching a sensitive matter is important. Barging up to someone and telling him that his brother just died without showing care and empathy would be considered rude. The same is true with any sensitive matter.   In some cases, people can get upset or angry over things we might not even consider sensitive. Such instances cannot be helped. But we can take the general idea of tact that is understood in a given society with us when we talk to others. Being the bearer of news means that responsibility is attached to the delivery.   As some people lack any sense of tact at all, it is good to identify them and make a mental tag, never assigning them to passing on sensitive matters. They may even be close friends, but it is important to make these types of divisions in our minds and remember them. Learn who around you can't keep a secret.   Such a person might be the nicest guy around, but he just cannot keep quiet when entrusted with information. So mark him as such and keep from sharing things that may be sensitive with him. This thought can even extend further, such as knowing personal relationships that exist around you. Someone who is normally trustworthy may have a beef with someone or a group of people.   Knowing this and keeping harmony between the disaffected parties is important. So the more situational awareness you have, the more effective you will be in keeping seemingly little things from getting out of hand. Pay attention to such things. Work on developing your skills in identifying who should carry a word or message about a matter, and then deploy this knowledge wisely. Such things are seen even in Scripture –   “Then Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said, ‘Let me run now and take the news to the king, how the Lord has avenged him of his enemies.' 20 And Joab said to him, ‘You shall not take the news this day, for you shall take the news another day. But today you shall take no news, because the king's son is dead.' 21 Then Joab said to the Cushite, ‘Go, tell the king what you have seen.' So the Cushite bowed himself to Joab and ran.” 2 Samuel 18:19-21   Lord God, grant us the wisdom to be situationally aware concerning matters of tact, diplomacy, and trust. The world is a place where people can get easily hurt or offended. So help us to be wise and discerning in matters that require special care. Yes, Lord, be with us and help us to grow wise in such matters. Amen.  

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Sam Neill's accents. The games they've been playing this week include Hades 2, Silent Hill f, Spider-Man: Magic the Gathering, and more. Over in the news EA has just been acquired in a $55 billion buyout, and PlayStation x Reebok 30th-anniversary sneakers are going on sale soon. Joab also talks about his new fundraising campaign for men's mental health which you can support. This episode goes for 1 hour and 45 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's latest book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:17:20 – Spider-Man: Magic the Gathering 00:36:25 – Silent Hill f 00:54:43 – Hades 2 01:12:37 – News 01:26:03 – Questions 01:30:14 – Weekly Plugs 01:35:47 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

Civil War continues. Joab vs Abner. Saul's people vs David's. Ishbosheth is the king of Israel, David, of Judah. Abner sells out to David but is then murdered by Joab for vengeance. David is outraged and broken by it.

Wednesday, 1 October 2025   but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. Matthew 13:25   “And in the ‘sleeps the men,' he came, his enemy, and he sowed darnel in between the wheat, and he went away” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus began the parable of the wheat and the darnel. He continues now, saying, “And in the ‘sleeps the men,'”   Fields are not normally things that get attacked. In daily life, people go out to their fields, come in, and eventually go to bed. Guards are not posted, and there are usually no walls or fences around agricultural fields unless it is an area which necessitates it.   In this case, while those who work in the field were sleeping, Jesus continues with, “he came, his enemy, and he sowed darnel in between the wheat, and he went away.”   A new word, zizanion, darnel, is introduced. It refers to a poisonous rye grass that closely resembles wheat as it sprouts out of the earth. It is used figuratively when speaking of false believers who spring up among those who truly believe.   The man had an enemy who disliked him enough to actually go in and cause him grief. But in this world, there are all kinds of people who are willing to harm others simply because they have a personal beef with them. This is not unheard of in the Bible. Though the reasons are given, what occurred between Absalom and Joab shows that a person's crops can be a target between those who disagree at times –   “And Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, but did not see the king's face. 29 Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king, but he would not come to him. And when he sent again the second time, he would not come. 30 So he said to his servants, ‘See, Joab's field is near mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire.' And Absalom's servants set the field on fire. 31 Then Joab arose and came to Absalom's house, and said to him, ‘Why have your servants set my field on fire?'” 2 Samuel 14:28-31   Life application: Jesus' words could be considered from many different angles. We could apply them to our work environment, our family life, our church, etc. When we are being productive in a particular area, it is to be expected that there is someone lurking in the distance who will want to tear what we do apart.   For example, in the United States, there is a constitution that provides certain guarantees for the citizens of the nation. The people of the nation have taken these rights for granted and have been inattentive to those who hate the freedoms we possess. Many of these enemies are right within our borders, and they have crept into all levels of government, even to the presidency.   While the people of the nation slept through times of prosperity and abundance, the enemy has been planting seeds of discord, immorality, and un-American ideals throughout our school systems. Now, instead of a good crop of sound-minded, freedom-loving Americans, we are faced with entire populations of people who actively hate the prosperity they participate in.   They hate the rights granted by the Constitution because these rights take away the opportunity for societal control that they desire, and which has been instilled in them by the enemies of freedom.   This happens in churches as well. It is so prevalent that there are ministries dedicated to getting people out of churches that steal away the freedoms found in the Bible in order to control their followers. For example, Ministry Watch published an article entitled, Ministry Helps Christians Escape ‘High-Control' Churches.   High control over churchgoers is one of the surest ways to keep followers giving lots of money and effort to a church. When a church teaches people that one's salvation must continue to be earned after it has been received, the people find themselves in a state of bondage never taught in Scripture.   However, it is the most common of all teachings. It permeates Roman Catholic doctrine. It is awash in Adventism, it overflows in Holiness churches, etc. Even in churches where grace is taught, there are often subtle undertones of implied necessity to do things, such as tithing.   Why are people bound in such situations? In America, it is because the people put too much trust in their leaders and do not take the time to understand the source of their freedoms, meaning knowing what the Constitution says and what the founders wrote about its precepts.   In the church, people likewise put too much trust in spiritual authorities. Instead of reading the Bible and understanding its precepts, they allow those who work in the darkness, meaning their ignorance, to destroy the good crop that they are entitled to.   Be on the lookout by knowing what the source says, be it the US Constitution for political matters or the Bible for your spiritual walk. Don't let the wicked people of the world deprive you of your rightful heritage!   Lord God, we have a religion that is founded on the greatest work of all, that of Jesus Christ. It is a religion of faith in what He has done. May we not squander our right to this by listening to others who would rob us of this precious freedom in one of so many ways. Help us to know and rightly apply the word to our walk before You! Amen.  

In 1 Chronicles chapter 11 we have the record of David taking the ancient, but well-fortified fortress of Jebus. We are told of Joab's extraordinary feat of courage in gaining access and securing its fall. The rest of the chapter is a catalogue of David's mighty men and their outstanding acts of courage. These men typify the saints of our Lord Jesus Christ as they will bring the kingdoms of this world into subjection to our Lord Jesus Christ verses Revelation 11 verses 15-18. Ezekiel 24 outlines the parable of the burning pot which represented Jerusalem's fiery destruction. We are also told of the death of the prophet's wife and God's command that Ezekiel does not mourn her death. Likewise, the people were not to mourn the destruction of "the Sanctuary". The very strong language in this prophecy highlights just how offensive unfaithfulness is to Almighty God. So great would be the slaughter at Jerusalem's overthrow. The prophet was struck dumb and remained so until the day the city fell. Luke 21 is the record of the Olivet prophecy given after 6pm on Abib 12th from the mount east of Jerusalem. The significance of the prophecy deals with events that would occur within forty years of its delivery; as well as matters relating to our days (end times) when the Kingdom of God will be once more set up on earth. The chapter began with a declaration of the widow who gave God all. Jesus foretells of the destruction of the magnificent temple, whose building had begun with Herod the Great; and to that point in time had still not been finished. When the temple was destroyed it would be totally overturned leaving not one stone on another - except for the older foundations which acted as a retaining wall for Herod to build on. Jesus says that there would be wars and rumours of wars, but the disciples must wait until the end time of the Lord's prophecy. Persecution would be the disciples' lot, but they would be aided in their testimony before the authorities. Families would be divided over their support for Christ's teaching. Despite Jerusalem being surrounded by armies at AD70 there would be five opportunities for the disciples to flee to safety - the first of these was at the defeat of the Roman Tribune Cestius Gallus in AD66 (the others are mentioned in Robert Roberts book 'The Ways of Providence'). There would be the sign of the Son of Man in heaven, which spoke of the fall of the city to the Roman Emperor Titus. In regards to the final outcome of the prophecy, which relates to the time when the Kingdom of God will be set up on earth; we have the parable of the fig tree (national Israel's symbol), whose statehood began in 1948 and many of us have seen the fig tree blossom and flourish with the reoccupation of Jerusalem, Israel's eternal and undivided capital, in 1967. Be ready our Lord's return and his kingdom is indeed near. Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about Alien: Earth's downfall. The games they've been playing this week include Silent Hill f, Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, Baby Steps, EA Sports FC 26, Borderlands 4, and more. Over in the news PlayStation showed off a bunch of games at the State of Play. Kojima is selling out harder than Konami. Slay the Spire board game's Downfall expansion is headed to Kickstarter soon. This episode goes for 1 hour and 55 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's latest book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:14:44 – Borderlands 4 00:29:09 – EA Sports FC26 00:37:30 – Baby Steps 00:46:46 – Deep Rock Galactic Survivor 00:56:38 – Silent Hill f 01:17:36 – News 01:33:42 – Questions 01:49:10 – Weekly Plugs 01:51:51 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy are joined by Andreas “Kleb” Klebo-Espe to talk about some of the larger maps in Battlefield 6. The games they've been playing this week include Borderlands 4, Battlefield 6, Cronos: The New Dawn, Katanaut, Magic: The Gathering, and more. They also talk about the Dota 2 International and some of the games they watched. Over in the news Randy Pitchford claims very few PC players have reported “valid” performance issues in Borderlands 4. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is officially set to release December 4, 2025. Hades II launches September 25 and Valve's rumoured standalone VR headset “Steam Frame” may be announced soon. This episode goes for 2 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 00:05:59 – Dota 2 International 00:19:23 – Magic The Gathering 00:30:38 – Katanaut 00:42:23 – Cronos: The New Dawn 00:48:58 – Battlefield 6 01:12:57 – Borderlands 4 01:57:45 – News 02:23:12 – Questions 02:29:35 – Weekly Plugs 02:33:13 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

In this episode, Excel Joab takes us through his rise in Nigeria's music industry, beginning with his early days as a writer capturing the culture around him. He shares the pivotal moment when MI Abaga challenged him to move beyond commentary, a conversation that changed the course of his career and set him on a path into the business of music. Excel reflects on his role at Boomplay, where he contributed to building Africa's streaming culture, and the lessons that shaped his outlook after leaving the platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13-19. Father Wounds - are wounds brought into our lives through family members. Deep wounds with lasting consequences.  Father's wounds - are wounds to parents by their children. It is grieving because their children turned their backs on the things they were taught from the time they were little.  Both are deep and painful wounds. How to deal with the pain and how to go beyond it. Our study covers: Amnon rapes Tamar (2 Sam 13) Absalom hates Amnon (2 Sam 13) Absalom murders Amnon (2 Sam 13) Absalom flees to thalami (2 Sam 13) Absalom conspires against David (2 Sam 15) Absalom revolts against David (2 Sam 15-17) Joab executes Absalom (2 Sam 18) In our study we see that wounds eliminate the spiritual strength of King David. We also see wounds that bring about rebellion and hatred, anger and murder. We see wounds experienced by a father who feels he has failed his son. A tragic horrible story. Yet God desires to speak to us through it. This story is in the Bible for a reason and purpose. The purpose is not just to inform but to transform. God desires to bring healing, hope and strength and to reverse the painful trajectory of what we have experienced. Divine Prescriptions     ⁃    Sow and Reap - Galatians 6:7-8 Consequences of our behavior can be negative or positive. “Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” Also, as seen in David's story, God forgives, but the consequences of sin are still there.     ⁃    Nurture or Anger - Ephesians 6:4  encourages fathers to teach their children to live uprightly and faithfully before God and for fathers to model an upright life to their children.     ⁃    Truth and Love - Ephesians 4:15 We are to speak truth to our kids but speak that with love.     ⁃    Forgive and Release - Whether we have father wounds or father's wounds we are to forgive and letting go. Colossians 3:13 We are to forgive as the Lord forgives us - even those who have disappointed us, hurt us deeply, and in that forgiveness and releasing there is healing and there is hope.     ⁃    Father and Son - 1 John 2:1-2 Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for our sin and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. God loves us and His love goes beyond the love of any father. Our Heavenly Father offers each of us healing, hope and life-transforming power. If you have been the victim of a father wound or if you are experiencing a father's wounds, you need to know there is a Father who loves you more than you could imagine. Who understands the wounds because those wounds were placed in the very body of His Son and He offers to us forgiveness, eternal life, and the ability to start all over. Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. Check out this video series from our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/david-and-gods-heart Join us Sundays  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about critiquing remastered video games. The games they've been playing this week include Hollow Knight: Silksong, Tower Dominion, Starless Abyss, No Man's Sky, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and more. Over in the news 007 First Light shows off 30 minutes of new gameplay. Wolverine is rumored to appear in an upcoming PlayStation State of Play. Sony has increased the price of all PS5 models in the United States. This episode goes for 2 hours and 10 minutes, it also contains coarse language. You can also check out Joab's latest book on Amazon. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:16:31 – Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater 00:27:12 – Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) 00:34:15 – No Man's Sky 00:42:53 – Starless Abyss 00:52:28 – Tower Dominion 00:59:34 – Hollow Knight: Silksong 01:38:23 – News 01:54:40 – Questions 02:06:44 – Weekly Plugs 02:07:39 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

Satan targets David in today's portion: David gives into Satan's temptation How does this line up with account of 2 Samuel 24, where it says God told David to take the census? How much power does Satan really have? Joab tries to convince David not to sin, but it doesn't work   Hey! Look at this other P40 content!  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries  Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869  Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop  YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle    Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee  https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40   Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays: https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries    

We explore King David's efforts to renew his kingship and reunify the 12 tribes of Israel at Gilgal after Absalom's defeat. Delve into the historical significance of Gilgal as a place of new beginnings, from Joshua's time to the establishment of Saul's kingdom. Witness David's strategic pardoning of enemies and rewarding of allies to foster peace amidst tribal tensions. Learn about the challenges David faces, including Sheba's rebellion and Joab's violent actions. Discover how a wise woman's intervention ultimately secures David's rule over a united Israel. Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out ou...

We delve into the dramatic downfall of Absalom, son of King David. Witness the unfolding of God's judgment as Absalom's rebellion against his father reaches its climax. The story unfolds with political intrigue, battle strategies, and divine intervention in the forest of Ephraim. Key events include Absalom's fateful encounter with an oak tree, Joab's defiance of David's orders, and David's heart-wrenching grief over his son.Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out ou...

We delve into the dramatic story of Absalom's plot against his father, King David. Explore the intricate web of family conflict, political intrigue, and divine judgment as Absalom's rebellion unfolds. From his cunning manipulation of the people to his audacious coup in Jerusalem, witness the fulfillment of Nathan's prophecy against David. Learn how David's past sins reverberate through his family, leading to betrayal and civil upheaval. This episode examines themes of power, loyalty, and the consequences of sin, while highlighting David's faith in God amidst adversity. Discover the roles of key figures like Ahithophel, Hushai, and Joab in this pivotal moment of Israel's history. Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out ou...

We delve into the tumultuous period following the death of King Saul, as David ascends to the throne amidst civil war in Israel. We explore David's profound mourning for Saul and Jonathan, illustrating his respect and loyalty despite Saul's hostility. We highlight the power struggle between David and Ishbosheth, Saul's son, leading to a fierce civil war. We witness the political maneuvering of Abner, the commander of Saul's army, and the violent repercussions of Joab's quest for vengeance. David's commitment to peace and justice is emphasized through his reactions to betrayal and murder. Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out ou...

Thursday August 27, 2025XI week after Pentecost

When the Legislature of the new state of Oregon started looking for someone to serve as the state's first Chaplain of the Legislature, Uncle Joab's name naturally came readily to mind. But it wouldn't be long before they wished they'd never even heard of this plain-speaking, long-preaching circuit rider.... (Near Jefferson, Marion County; 1850s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1901c.uncle-joab-powell-part1.html)

In today's readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn't end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ.The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.