January 24, 2018
2 Samuel 24 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel v1-9 Exodus 30:11–12 NKJV Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “When you take the census of the children of Israel for their number, then every man shall give a ransom for himself to the Lord, when you number them, that there… Read More »
January 10, 2018
2 Samuel 23 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel Introduction The death of King David is not recorded in 2 Samuel. v1-2 2 Samuel 7:8 NKJV Now therefore, thus shall you say to My servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: “I took you from the sheepfold, from following the sheep,… Read More »
January 3, 2018
2 Samuel 22 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel Introduction Psalm 18:1 NKJV I will love You, O Lord, my strength. 2 Samuel 22:3 NKJV The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me… Read More »
December 20, 2017
2 Samuel 21 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel Introduction v1-2 ra-ab Joshua 9:15 NKJV So Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them to let them live; and the rulers of the congregation swore to them. lack of rain. Numbers 35:30–34 NKJV Whoever kills a person, the murderer… Read More »
December 13, 2017
2 Samuel 20 2 Samuel 20 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel Introduction Joab is not a good guy. v1-2 Beliy-ya-al – without the yoke of heaven v3 10 concubines v4-6 This was Amasa’s first assignment as commander of the army. v7 Abishai quickly assembled the army of Judah and headed north to… Read More »
November 15, 2017
2 Samuel 18 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel Introduction He must now determine what to do next. v1-2 This gave David the time. Discipline among the ranks. v3 He offered to accompany the army. The war was over David. 2 Samuel 17:2–3 NKJV I will come upon him while he is weary and… Read More »
November 1, 2017
2 Samuel 17 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel Introduction David’s children shared his weaknesses. Unlike David, however, they were not penitent. 2 Samuel 15:25–26 NKJV Then the king said to Zadok, “Carry the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the Lord, He will… Read More »
October 25, 2017
2 Samuel 16 2 Samuel 16 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel Introduction Chapter 15 left off with David at the top of the Mount of Olives. 2 Samuel 15:10 NKJV Then Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, “As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then you… Read More »
October 18, 2017
2 Samuel 15b 2 Samuel 15b Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel Introduction 2 Samuel 12:5–6 NKJV So David’s anger was greatly aroused against the man, and he said to Nathan, “As the Lord lives, the man who has done this shall surely die! And he shall restore fourfold for the lamb, because he… Read More »
October 11, 2017
2 Samuel 15 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel / Absalom conspires against David Introduction Psalm 18:25–27 NKJV With the merciful You will show Yourself merciful; With a blameless man You will show Yourself blameless; With the pure You will show Yourself pure; And with the devious You will show Yourself shrewd. For… Read More »