Monday, October 31, 2022

A difficult subject: Covering Up Sexual Abuse in the Family [2 Samuel 13...

There are some very difficult topics that arise from one's study. This is one of the most difficult for many. But it needs to be addressed. Sexual abuse within the family must not be covered up. Join us as we study 2nd Samuel 13:20-22. You can catch it on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/MBS3MoRal1o

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Friday, October 28, 2022

The Sins of the Fathers in the O.T. are still here with us today. [2 Sam...

Can love lead to rape? How does sin turn love to hatred? And then there's shame. Join us as we study 2nd Samuel 13:15-19. The story of David and his family is at one moment victorious and at the next, a calamity. But God stayed with this greatest king of history. And now incest. Join us on YouTube at https://youtu.be/LjTGTP-cle4 .

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Adultery, Murder, and now Incest. How much can one household take? (2 ...

Ever felt like you couldn't take any more problems in your family? I'm sure you have. And I think David felt that way as well. God restored him after his sins of adultery and murder. But then his child died and now this. Join us as we dig deep into one man's trials. Hopefully we'll learn how to handle our own. You can catch the short YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XfX2-tq8D9c

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Was David a Torturer or a Benevolent Conqueror/King? Plus great e.g. of...

Even well-known Bible commentators disagree on whether this passage shows David as a torturer or a benevolent conqueror. You decide. And then can you believe the loyalty of Joab? Join us we study 2 Samuel 12:26-31. You can catch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vMzejZNTRQA

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Monday, October 17, 2022

A Baby Dies, then God gives them another. Why? What do we learn about re...

Just two verses packed with some great lessons about "the Lord taketh away and the Lord giveth" -- you read that right; and also some thoughts on what David and Bathsheba's sin teaches us about remarriage. You'll be surprised. Join us on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/qSmAR97uPK4

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

"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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Friday, October 07, 2022

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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Saturday, October 01, 2022

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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Thursday, September 29, 2022

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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Friday, September 23, 2022

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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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

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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Sunday, September 18, 2022

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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Saturday, September 17, 2022

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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Thursday, September 15, 2022

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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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

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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Monday, September 12, 2022

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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Saturday, September 10, 2022

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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Saturday, September 03, 2022

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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Friday, September 02, 2022

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

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