Podcasts about Joab

In this message, we take a look at Joab. Was he on the right side? Was he on it for the right reasons? What kind of man was Joab at heart?

We have no portion in DavidWith these words, Sheba initiates a rebellion against David and divides his kingdom. David's kingdom can only be fully re-established with the defeat and death of Sheba, signaled by the trumpet blast of Joab.This Sunday, we will see that in this moment, Israel's unity comes at the cost of one rebel's life. This points us to the greater reality of God's grace to us in Christ, who defeated his enemy by giving his one precious life for all rebels who come to him in faith.

On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie, Joab Gilroy and Jeremy 'Junglist' Ray talk about a lot of demos from Steam Next Fest. The Games they've been playing this week include Marathon, Resident Evil Requiem, Super Battle Golf, Wanderburg, Scritchy Scratchy, Ashes of the Singularity, Windrose, Wardrum, Arms of God, Lootbound, The Loopler, Fogpiercer, Vampire Crawlers, Gambonanza, Australia Did It, HAM, Here Comes the Swarm, Repterra, and Down With the Ship. This week there is no news because they talked way past Joab's bed time, but we promise to get to it in the next show. This episode goes for 3 hours and 5 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:04:23 – Down With the Ship 00:12:49 – Repterra 00:21:21 – Here Comes the Swarm 00:27:16 – HAM 00:35:32 – Australia Did It 00:42:27 – Gambonanza 00:50:54 – Vampire Crawlers 01:06:11 – Fogpiercer 01:10:50 – The Loopler 01:20:09 – Lootbound 01:23:20 – Arms of God 01:33:00 – Wardrum 01:40:38 – Windrose 01:45:54 – Ashes of the Singularity 01:47:12 – Scritchy Scratchy 01:53:33 – Wanderburg 02:00:50 – Super Battle Golf 02:09:49 – Resident Evil Requiem 02:32:30 – Marathon 02:56:19 – Questions 03:02:10 – Weekly Plugs 03:03:16 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

A weekly class at OAG taught by Chaplain Lou Parker.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: Solomon: The Man of Peace Who Wasn'tSummary: A king whose very name means "peace" consolidates his throne through a series of calculated judgments against those who threatened his rule — revealing how names, political intrigue, and fulfilled prophecy all intersect in the early reign of Solomon.Approximate Lesson Outline:00:00 - Introduction & How to Read the Bible03:00 - David's Charge to Solomon05:00 - Solomon Rises Amid Conflict08:00 - Dealing with Adonijah13:00 - Abiathar the Priest Exiled17:00 - Joab's Fate at the Altar24:00 - Shimei's Broken Parole28:30 - The Kingdom Established30:20 - Next Week: Solomon's Wisdom

Friday Bible Study (2/20/26) // Ezra 8:1-20 (ESV) // *Genealogy of Those Who Returned with Ezra*// 8 These are the heads of their fathers' houses, and this is the genealogy of those who went up with me from Babylonia, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king: 2 Of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom. Of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel. Of the sons of David, Hattush. 3 Of the sons of Shecaniah, who was of the sons of Parosh, Zechariah, with whom were registered 150 men. 4 Of the sons of Pahath-moab, Eliehoenai the son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men. 5 Of the sons of Zattu,[a] Shecaniah the son of Jahaziel, and with him 300 men. 6 Of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him 50 men. 7 Of the sons of Elam, Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him 70 men. 8 Of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him 80 men. 9 Of the sons of Joab, Obadiah the son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men. 10 Of the sons of Bani,[b] Shelomith the son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men. 11 Of the sons of Bebai, Zechariah, the son of Bebai, and with him 28 men. 12 Of the sons of Azgad, Johanan the son of Hakkatan, and with him 110 men. 13 Of the sons of Adonikam, those who came later, their names being Eliphelet, Jeuel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men. 14 Of the sons of Bigvai, Uthai and Zaccur, and with them 70 men.Ezra Sends for Levites15 I gathered them to the river that runs to Ahava, and there we camped three days. As I reviewed the people and the priests, I found there none of the sons of Levi. 16 Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of insight, 17 and sent them to Iddo, the leading man at the place Casiphia, telling them what to say to Iddo and his brothers and[c] the temple servants at the place Casiphia, namely, to send us ministers for the house of our God. 18 And by the good hand of our God on us, they brought us a man of discretion, of the sons of Mahli the son of Levi, son of Israel, namely Sherebiah with his sons and kinsmen, 18; 19 also Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, with his kinsmen and their sons, 20; 20 besides 220 of the temple servants, whom David and his officials had set apart to attend the Levites. These were all mentioned by name.Footnotesa. Ezra 8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew lacks of Zattub. Ezra 8: 10 Septuagint; Hebrew lacks Banic. Ezra 8: 17 Hebrew lacks andWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW USFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Pastor Gerrit teaches verse-by-verse through 2 Samuel 20, continuing our study of the life of David and addressing the instability of his kingdom after Absalom's rebellion. He explains how Sheba's uprising, Joab's violence, and the tragic consequences of past sin reveal the reality of living in a broken and divided world. Drawing from David's example and failure, Pastor Gerrit outlines practical instruction for believers on maintaining unity, staying on guard against temptation, remaining submitted to God's Word, acting wisely in dealing with sin, and placing lasting hope in the Lord's eternal kingdom. This message from 2 Samuel helps us understand how to live faithfully in an unstable world while remembering that true stability is found in Christ alone.

1 Chronicles 19 tells the story of David's attempt to show kindness to the king of Ammon, which is tragically misunderstood and insulted. David's servants are humiliated, and what could have been peace turns into conflict. The Ammonites then hire mercenaries, and a battle follows, where Israel—under Joab and Abishai—stands firm and wins because the Lord is with them. This chapter reminds us that good intentions can be misread, but God remains faithful to those who walk in integrity. When trust is broken and conflict arises, courage, unity, and reliance on God still bring victory. Hashtags: #1Chronicles19 #StandWithCourage #GodIsWithUs #IntegrityMatters #VictoryThroughFaith #BiblicalBattles #TrustTheLordBecome 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.'

Joab kills David's new general Amasa but does get the rebel, Sheba. David has to appease the Gibeonites for Saul's breaking of their covenant. David is tempted into taking a census which draws God's judgment. 2 Samuel 20:1-26; 2 Sam 21:1-14; 2 Sam 24:1-14; I Chronicles 21:1-12, Matthew 27:50-54 #everydaychristians

Joab Rosenberg, partner at Deep33, a new $100–150M venture fund focused on the future of compute, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the current state of quantum computing, why Joab expects commercial applications within a few years, and where venture capital can realistically capture value. The conversation covers hardware-first investing, quantum algorithms and applications, capital intensity, geopolitics, and the growing role of deep tech in venture investing.

Fear in the Hearts of His Enemies from 2 Samuel 10 unfolds the courage of a covenant king who seeks peace but does not shrink from righteous battle. David sends comfort and receives humiliation. He offers kindness and receives war. Yet the Lord stands with His people. Joab calls the army to courage, to strength for their people and for the cities of their God, and to rest in the sovereign will of the Lord. This sermon presses the church to develop holy courage, to defend the truth without compromise, and to remember that Christ reigns now as the greater Son of David. The enemies of the King will either bow in peace or tremble in fear. The victory belongs to the Lord. Worship with us at Reformation OPC Gastonia! Each Lord's Day 9:30am and 5:30pm Beginning Sunday, March 1, worship times change to 10:00am and 5:00pm. 203 Rhyne Oakland Road, Gastonia, NC 28098 (704) 931-8094 Website: https://refopc.net/ Email: ropcgastonia@gmail.com

15:13 And a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom.” 14 Then David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or else there will be no escape for us from Absalom. Go quickly, lest he overtake us quickly and bring down ruin on us and strike the city with the edge of the sword.”18:1 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 of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said to the men, “I myself will also go out with you.” 3 But the men said, “You shall not go out. For if we flee, they will not care about us. If half of us die, they will not care about us. But you are worth ten thousand of us. Therefore it is better that you send us help from the city.” 4 The king said to them, “Whatever seems best to you I will do.” So the king stood at the side of the gate, while all the army marched out by hundreds and by thousands. 5 And the king ordered Joab and Abishai and Ittai, “Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom.” And all the people heard when the king gave orders to all the commanders about Absalom.And behold, the Cushite came, and the Cushite said, “Good news for my lord the king! For the LORD has delivered you this day from the hand of all who rose up against you.” 32 The king said to the Cushite, “Is it well with the young man Absalom?” And the Cushite answered, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up against you for evil be like that young man.” 33 And the king was deeply moved and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he went, he said, “O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”

2nd Samuel 14 “A Partial Return” 1. Joab's story of seeking restoration (v.1-11) 2. The request to bring Absalom back (v.12-22) 3. Retuning without any accountability (v.23-33)

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA JÓVENES 2026“DIFERENTENarrado por: Daniel RamosDesde: Connecticut, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================28 DE ENEROTRAICIONADO POR SU PROPIA BELLEZAEn todo Israel no había hombre tan alabado por su hermosura como Absalón; desde la planta de su pie hasta la coronilla, no había en él defecto (2 Samuel 14:25).Hubo en Israel un príncipe llamado Absalón. Hijo del rey David y de la princesa Maaca, tenía todo lo que un joven siempre deseó: fama, .. riqueza, ropa cara y una mesa repleta. Y había algo más: Absalón era el más hermoso de todo el reino. El joven tenía un cuerpo envidiable, y su cabello era largo y pesado: llegaba a pesar más de dos kilos. Me imagino que, al pasar por las calles, Absalón provocaba suspiros de admiración en las doncellas de Israel.A pesar de haber nacido en una "cuna de oro", el príncipe no supo aprovechar las oportunidades. Se convirtió en alguien ambicioso, impulsivo y pasional. Tal vez su mayor pasión haya sido él mismo. A semejanza del personaje mitológico Narciso, quien se ahogó en su propia belleza, Absalón era un amante de su propia imagen. Fue capaz de levantar una columna en su honor y la llamó "la columna de Absalón"( 2 Sam. 18:18).La rebeldía de Absalón se manifestó cuando mató a su hermano Amnón como venganza por haber violentado a Tamar, su hermana por parte de su padre. Amnón cometió una grave maldad y debía haber sido castigado por el rey, pero su pecado no justificaba el de Absalón. La venganza del príncipe no resolvió el problema; en realidad, empeoró la situación de la familia. En su locura, el joven vanidoso y ambicioso inició un golpe político contra su padre, con el intento de derrocarlo del poder. Esta actitud absurda le costó la vida.En 2 Samuel 18, leemos acerca de la guerra entre el hijo y el padre, una historia triste de imaginar. Las ambiciones de Absalón causaron división en el reino y provocaron la muerte de veinte mil hombres. Lo que el joven príncipe no esperaba era que, al pasar con su mula debajo de una encina, su cabello se quedaría atrapado en las ramas, dejándolo colgado del árbol. Traicionado por su propia belleza, Absalón quedó vulnerable al ataque de Joab, el general de David, quien le atravesó el corazón con tres dardos. Este fue el triste fin del hermoso príncipe de Israel.Cuando le damos más valor al exterior, corremos el riesgo de recibir un golpe en el corazón. No siempre un lindo rostro representa un buen carácter. Recuerda que, para Dios, la belleza interior es más importante que la exterior. 

King David's Reign: Second Samuel With Dr. Clint Archer. Tonight's Sermon Is General Strike: Abner's Agenda & Joab's Revenge From 2 Samuel 3. Sermon Outline - 2 Personal Agendas that Sabotage The Kingdom: 1. Abner's Agenda 2. Joab's Revenge

Our gracious God is doing a great work to save the world. He has the plan. In the grand scheme, He is always forming a people for Himself out of the ruins of the fall. In Samuel, we see how He gathers the people He redeems into a kingdom of righteousness. Presently, we are seeing particular things that God's anointed King will not tolerate. With Abner, we saw that clever policy and military muscle do not bring the kingdom. Last week, we saw with Joab how bitterness that cannot forgive has no place. Today, with the sons of Rimmon, we see that selfish ambition has no place.

Power can be used to protect—or to destroy. In this episode of Talk'N Truth, Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy), Arnie Cole, and Pastor Bryan Clark take an unflinching look at the abuse of power through one of the darkest stretches in David's story. Drawing from 2 Samuel 20, the conversation exposes how leaders like Joab, Absalom, Sheba, and even David himself used influence for personal gain—and how innocent people paid the price. From the unnamed woman who saves an entire city, to the ten concubines whose lives are permanently altered, this chapter forces us to slow down and remember: these aren't abstract Bible characters—they're real people, deeply wounded by the selfish choices of powerful men. The guys wrestle honestly with why humanity hasn't changed, why power so often corrupts, and why Scripture consistently condemns using people instead of serving them. They also highlight the Bible's surprisingly high view of women, lifting up courageous, unnamed figures whose wisdom and bravery bring peace where violence was imminent. Beyond ancient history, the episode turns personal. Dan shares about influence, identity, and why success can quietly become a substitute for Jesus if we're not careful. Whether you're a pastor, parent, leader, or simply someone with a small circle of influence, the question is unavoidable: Are you using what you've been given to help others flourish—or to serve yourself? This conversation ultimately points forward to Jesus—the only leader who never abused power, never exploited others, and laid His life down instead. Grace is real. Redemption is possible. But influence always comes with responsibility. Perfect for viewers interested in: Bible study podcasts, abuse of power, leadership and influence, 2 Samuel 20, King David, Joab, biblical justice, women in Scripture, Christian identity, humility, repentance, and living out faith with integrity. #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #TalkNTruth #LarryTheCableGuy #ArnieCole #BryanClark #Leadership #AbuseOfPower #2Samuel20 #ChristianLiving #FaithAndInfluence #BackToTheBible #UseYourInfluence

In this episode of the Outlaw Radio Show, Pastor Zach teaches a special bible study on the life of Joab

David, who came to the throne in his 30s, was confident enough to surround himself with strong personalities who didn't always obey . Shlomo, a boy of 12, cannot afford to do so, though the alternative is to be surrounded by "yes-men"

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 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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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

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

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.  

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...

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.