Scripture shows us why making assumptions is not only foolish, but dangerous...

Ishbosheth's murderers find out that you can't do evil to accomplish good. It just doesn't work like that in God's economy. Hopefully, we've learned the lesson. Join us on YouTube as we study 2 Samuel 4:9-12. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/qAlPa2ItXoI

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The "ET TU, BRUTUS?" equivalent in Scripture (2 Samuel 4:1-8)

In this action-filled passage, we see once again that we cannot rely on man or woman -- but only on God. Ishbosheth learns that the hard way as he is murdered by those he would least expect it from. Meanwhile Joab stays alive and we're introduced to a young lame boy who had some rights to his grandfather's throne. Join us on YouTube as we study together at: https://youtu.be/nhLh3igCfQg

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David shows us that a person can be a good leader without necessarily being a person of faith.

In this study of 2 Samuel 3:31-39, we learn how we may view leaders that aren't necessarily people of faith. What do you say at their funerals? David may give us some ideas. Check our study on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/KBEtuwqP7eY

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Things aren't always as simple as we think. Our deeper study of David's ...

Last time we agreed God was righteous in having Abner killed, but was Joab righteous in killing him? We look at that carefully and realize how much we miss that God may well see. Join us for that on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/tbCpDn0dIwM

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Who Was Right? Abner? Joab? David? -- Let's find out if we can. Studying 2 Samuel 3:22-30

Sometimes we think we're on the right track only to find out we're aren't as good a judge of people as we thought. God can and still does, work -- even after we screw up. Join us as we keep studying 2 Samuel (today chapter 3, verses 22-30). Catch it here: https://youtu.be/ab0RmlBBp94

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This passage & the next show that God is full of surprises, but His Way ...

Revenge or Change of Heart? Friend or Foe? Again, you decide.

We get baffled. We are surprised. Can't believe what's happening. But we need to do two things -- keep on trusting and keep on looking for God's Plan being fulfilled. Oh, and yes, stay alert by staying in close Communication with Him. Join us as we study: 2 Samuel 3:17-21 here: https://youtu.be/Z-Kxadnf-T0

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2 SAMUEL 3:12-16 -- a Royal Mess.

 A ROYAL MESS. BUT MANY OF US ARE NOT FAR BEHIND.

As we study this passage of 2nd Samuel 3:12-16, we discover that what we have here is really a Royal Mess. But as we look closer, we realize that ordinary folks like you and I are just as susceptible these days to being in the same predicament. Take a look here at:  https://youtu.be/MILoHaciq1E

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