February 14, 2018
1 Kings 2 Shawn Bumpers 1 Kings Introduction Acts 13:36 NKJV “For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption; 1 Kings 1:52 NKJV Then Solomon said, “If he proves himself a worthy man, not one hair of… 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 »
September 6, 2017
2 Samuel 11 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel Introduction This chapter deals with one of the most familiar stories in 2 Samuel. It is the story of David’s harmful affair with Bathsheba and then its implications for David and for his rule and kingdom. It should encourage us to know that even the… Read More »
July 12, 2017
2 Samuel 4 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel / Ish-bosheth; David The assassination of Ish-bosheth Introduction It’s also a pivotal chapter in this book. With the death of Saul, David’s circumstances changed dramatically. He was no longer a fugitive on the run from Saul. Judah was, of course, David’s own tribe. It was… Read More »
June 28, 2017
2 Samuel 3 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel Introduction: In the last chapter, David had established his rule over Judah as a tribal king. His headquarters was in Hebron. Ishbosheth and Abner, and Joab’s building desire for revenge were not David’s only problems. David’s many wives were chosen in direct violation of Deut.… Read More »
June 21, 2017
2 Samuel 2 Shawn Bumpers / General 2 Samuel Introduction In chapter 1, David received news that Saul and his sons were dead. It was an Amalekite who brought the news to David … expecting a handsome reward. As for David, he was broken hearted over the death of Saul and Jonathan. And when… Read More »