"The Child Will Die." Now what does David do? [2 Samuel 12:15-23]

In this study of 2 Samuel 12:15-23 we see a devastated David deal with the consequences of his adultery. We can learn a lot. And we deal with the issue of extra prayer and fasting. What's the use? Let's find out together. You can catch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/JrjcaSANAGE

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Short, simple, sweet. "I Have Sinned vs. the Lord." No if's, but's, or ...

Two significant sins -- adultery and murder, yet David remains God's favorite and goes down in history as one of God's most loved servants. Find our why. Join us as we study 2 Samuel 12:13,14. You can this study on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/DCBQeLPcF9Q

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A TIME TO JUDGE.

 

A TIME TO JUDGE.

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Forgiveness is one thing; impunity is another. ( 2 Samuel 12:7-12).

Join us on YouTube as we study 2 Samuel 12:7-12. David gets the shock of his life, but deep down he knew he deserved it. His fun with Bathsheba now turns to pain. But God still holds on to him dearly. Join us here for some insights from the commentators. Link: https://youtu.be/iVay8d48pUw

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Seeing Adultery & Pornography in a New Way [2 Samuel 12:1-6]

As we study 2 Samuel 12:1-6, the aftermath of David's adultery with Bathsheba, we consider that sin and also pornography, a little differently. One commentator has labeled it 'theft'. Find out why. Join us as we study together. Here's the Youtube link: https://youtu.be/jukucXkzOO8

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Why we, like David, sometimes fail to recognize EVILl in us. (2 Samuel ...

These few verses at the end 2 Samuel chapter 11 give us a sold understanding of how we fail to recognize our sin as evil. And why doing so puts the true Christian into great turmoil. Join us for this deep look at David covering up after he got Bathsheba pregnant and had her husband killed. See it on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/fIHeJMtMIdo

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Adultery Followed By Murder. How Low Can One Get? Pretty Low. [2 Samue...

.This video on  @Digging for Scriptural Gems  takes a close look at how David tried to cover up his sin with Bathsheba -- it's not unlike what some wish they could do today? We can learn a lot of how to say 'no' to the Devil and 'yes' to God. Join us at: https://youtu.be/qMH5GtcWDD4 .

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God Gives You a Chance Right After the Affair. [2 Samuel 11:6-13]

One of the sins most devastating to an individual and to others is that of adultery. But there is a way to overcome and live victoriously afterwards. Join us as we study David's sin with Bathsheba, Part 2 from 2nd Samuel 11:6-13. You can join us on YouTube at https://youtu.be/OUtFTqW_DGo . Please "like" our video and also subscribe to our YouTube channel: Digging for Scriptural Gems.

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David & Bathsheba, Part I -- The Back Story (2 Samuel 11:1-5)

We've all heard what happened. It happens every day. But in didn't need to happen then and it doesn't need to happen now. Join us as we study the "Back Story" to the adultery between David and Bathsheba from 2nd Samuel 11:1-5, now on YouTube right here: https://youtu.be/WynwV_MLiLE

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God's Enemies Don't Give Up. We Need to Heed God's Warnings. (2 Samuel 1...

It all fits together. David stays home, Israel causes enemies to flee. David leads the army, enemies flee and armies destroyed. God is trying to say something to David. If he (or we) fail to heed God's warning, there's trouble ahead. Join us as we study 2nd Samuel 10:15-19. Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/otFgEzPhHgw

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Facing Your Enemies. What have you got? (2 Samuel 10:6-14)

David gets insulted. Fumes. But doesn't initiate revenge. Find out what happened as we study 2nd Samuel 10:6-14 together on YouTube. We learn there are two things we can count on when facing our enemies. Check us out here: https://youtu.be/efeOIXdMpLI

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Kindness is sometimes rejected. 2 Samuel 10:1-5

David again shows us his true character is one of kindness, but don't cross him once he has extended it to you. In this study of 2nd Samuel 10:1-5 we see how third parties can really get things wrong and cause a war. Join us for that on YouTube. Click here: https://youtu.be/nMqD4Jely3k

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Grace Begets Grace. Have you done your part? (2 Samuel 9:9-13)

As one studies the Word of God, one starts to realize how much the Hand of God went into its writing. You'll be amazed at the parallels between David's grace shown to Mephibosheth and God's grace shown to us. What remains for us to do is obvious. Join us on YouTube as we study 2nd Samuel 9:9-13. Click here: https://youtu.be/CU2OxK5hujE

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Keeping our promises; and taking care of the less fortunate. David shows...

In this short Bible study of 2 Samuel 9:1-8, we learn more about David's character and learn some great lessons about the keeping promises, and helping out others who feel hopeless. Join us on YouTube, then write to us, and share this video. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/nBaVNbhiC6U

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Reigning Well. David shows us how. And what we're missing today. (2 Sam...

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Two difficult topics: Receiving glory; and dealing with having unsaved loved on...

It takes a little extra work to bring these gems out of this passage, but I believe they're there -- some help in dealing with glory thrown upon us by men, and some thoughts on how to deal with depression that is caused by the fact that a loved one is not saved and couldn't care less. Join us as we study 2 Samuel 8:9-12 on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/3BgCGJ2JUFA

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He kills, takes prisoners, slays horses, and plunders. Yet God blesses. ...

What exactly was David's secret? He kills, takes prisoners, slays animals, plunders the dead -- and God keeps on blessing. This is indeed difficult for us to understand -- from our perspective. We have to see from God's blueprints, not ours. Join us as we study 2 Samuel 8:1-8 and also see how Scripture keeps its integrity through the ages. Here's the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/6dBRpAlf5vM

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Until we get this response right, we haven't arrived as a believer IMHO....

I really believe that unless we can respond as David did after getting a big NO from God, we are somehow missing out on a lot of joy and blessing. What do you think? Take a look and let us know. You can catch the Youtube short study right here: https://youtu.be/hvx692G8EsE

A close look at 2 Samuel 7:18-29

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2 Samuel 7:1-17, Part 2. Digging further into the Davidic Covenant.

In this study, we look at the various nuances in this Covenant that God gave to David and consider what it may mean for us as we serve Him. Join us on YouTube as we continue tour detailed digging for scriptural gems. Today's study can be found at: https://youtu.be/v_kF4KcIRqY

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Feeling Sorry for God? Didn't work out too well for David. (2 Samuel 7:...

David's heart was in the right place, but his timing and his reading of God's wishes were a little off. Sometimes we make the same mistake. There are ways to guard against that. Study 2 Samuel 7:1-17 here as we see about what God thinks of David's concern. for God's dwelling place. On YouTube at: https://youtu.be/uW26_fklVRg

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