David blows it again and his general tells him so. 2 Samuel 19:1-7

Join as we see what those loyal to us are called to do when we blow it. How do we behave when they tell us off? There's a number of lessons in this passage of 2 Samuel 19:1-7 that we need to consider. For example, was David, and are we, what some call excessive mourners? Find out. Watch it here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d2KbxVFz1Kc

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Gut-wrenching study on a father-son relationship. 2 Samuel 18:24-33

If you're a parent or a grandparent, you will be deeply challenged by this short study on a parent-child relationship. David and his son Absalom are the key characters. But try to keep yourself out of it -- it's hard. Join us on Youtube for our study of 2 Samuel 18:24-33 here: https://youtu.be/oSS8cEVIkOU

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Knowing when to stop. And more. Studying 2 Samuel 18:16-23

In this "after the killing" passage, we learn about reigning our basic instincts in after God has given us the required victory. We also learn about the need to consider the impact of our 'news' to others before we rush to spill the beans. Join us as we study, on Youtube, 2 Samuel 18:16-23. Catch it here: https://youtu.be/tiP0uxrKEEQ 

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We can only influence some things. -- 2 Samuel 18:9-15

You can't control everything. David did everything right, by the book. But he still could not influence everything. That's the way it is with us, even when we've sought and followed God's directions. In this study, we get a glimpse of what we can do about it. We're on YouTube. Join us here: https://youtu.be/h_O9vU8EIFM

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When Numbers Don't Matter [ 2 Samuel 18:6-8 ]

God showed David that ordinary people with God's help can defeat evil giants long before he was a king. Now God is showing us that numbers don't matter in our fight for what is just and righteous. Join us as we study together 2nd Samuel 18:6-8. We're on YouTube. You can join this study right here: https://youtu.be/MlQfA8k41r0 

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A father's love for his son. [2 Samuel 18:1-5]

Aside from God's love for mankind, the love of a father for his child is paramount. David demonstrates it well. His son would have him killed; he would have his son saved. Join us as we study and learn from our study of 2 Samuel 18:1-5. Get it here: https://youtu.be/QGYgo6_--NU

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In your own Wilderness? David has been there. ( 2 Samuel 17:21-29 )

If you have ever felt that you have had to flee from others, hid, or just seem stuck in an emotional, or spiritual wilderness, what the Bible tells us about David's similar experience, may be just what you need. Take a look at our study of 2 Samuel 17:21-29 on YouTube. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/8sqjcsJM8Oc

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To lie or deceive or not to? That is the question, [ 2 Samuel 17:154-20 ]

Somebody lies and saves David's life. Did they do the right thing? Join us as we study 2 Samuel 17:15-20 on YouTube and decide for yourself. You can catch it here at: https://youtu.be/4JrA27wHEGs

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Do you ask for Second Opinions? 2 Samuel 17:1-14

Men don't read instructions or ask for directions they say. I say a wise person gets second opinions on important decisions they are about to make. Absalom asked for one. It didn't work out too well for him. Find out how and why you should use them. Study 2 Samuel 17:1-14 with us on YouTube at this link: https://youtu.be/WeN2TRulThE

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What are you prepared to ruin so you can stay bitter? [ 2 Samuel 16:1...

Bitterness is something most folks dabble with at some point or another in their lives. It can be a devastating condition. It is also a ridiculous state of mind that does nothing for the person who holds it. Today we see how it affects individuals and a nation. Join us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wUcxcJ0DApE

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Suffering Humiliation -- When to Fight Back & When To Not (2 Samuel 16:5...

Ever had someone call you names? Throw stuff at you? Curse you? Misunderstand you? And so on. There's a time to fight back and a time not to. David gives us some hints. Join us as we study 2 Samuel 16:5-14 together. The passage has some gems for us. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/fQMywvo-1oE 

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We live in a world of Trojan Horses. David got caught, you don't have to...

Friends are friends till they're not. Employees are loyal till they're not. David found this out the hard way. So do politicians and other leaders. You don't have to. There are things you can do. Study 2 Samuel 16:1-4 with us on YouTube right at this link: https://youtu.be/A_LgcCFhTPc

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Comparing & Contrasting David and Christ. Studying 2 Samuel 15:30-37

I went back to my high school English class days when we were given two pieces of writing and we had to "compare & contrast" them. Do you remember? Well, this passage of 2 Samuel 15:30-37 gives us an opportunity to do just that with David and Christ. Most interesting. Join us on YouTube as we study together. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/_S6Z9vBRc54

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We Know Samson's Secret Weapon; David's Was Much Better -- studying 2 Sa...

Longer hair helped Samson. Bigger muscles may help you. But only for a time. There is one secret that lasts beyond this life and David had it. We can too. Join us as we study 2 Samuel 15:24-29 on Youtube. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/ufuTEFa7BZM

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Loyalty & Succession. David deals with both. 2 Samuel 15:19-23.

We're often surprised as to who ends up being loyal to us. What David experienced is experienced by many of us, I'm sure. We can learn a lot about loyalty and also about succession from this short passage. Join us as we study it together -- 2 Samuel 15:19-23. Watch the YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vwbGKR-Fz4g .

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Betrayed By Someone You Love (2 Samuel 15:13-18)

King David has to experience what many of us have experienced or will experience. The loss of loyalty from family, friends, colleagues. We can learn from what David went through as we study 2 Samuel 15:13-18. It's not the end of the world if you don't want it to be. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/9dd1UnFklOY 

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Absalom rebels and David's sin with Bathsheba plays a part. [2 Samuel 15...

Continuing to study the O.T. in detail, today looking at 2nd Samuel 15:7-12. Join us as we see the forgiven son rebel against his father, using deception. And are David's sins coming back to haunt him? Find out. Join us here on YouTube for a short study: https://youtu.be/xpwbyT8gFbk

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Sadly, Absalom would make our politicians look like amateurs. (2 Samuel ...

The story of David's dysfunctional family continues. Now Absalom is plotting to get rid of his father, and take over as King of Israel. We learn a few lessons as to what to look out for in our politicians today. Join us as we study 2nd Samuel 15:1-6 together on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/yEjpfGZhfOE

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Signs that a person has not repented in their reconciliation. (2 Samuel ...

The saga of David's dysfunctional family continues. Forgiveness and reconciliation without repentance do not amount to a lasting relationship. Join as we see what Absalom does and why. You can catch our short Bible study today at this link: https://youtu.be/e6vsQC9rjP0

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Forgiveness and Pride Don't Mix. [2 Samuel 14:18-24]

Have you ever been advised by someone to do the right thing, but it's something you didn't or don't want to do? Of course you have. So has David. We can learn from his experience and discuss ours. Join us as we study 2nd Samuel 14:18-24 together on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ZOOnw-Dnjxo

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