Jesus' prayer here matches the structure of the high priest's prayer before the Day of Atonement. He asks for the Father to glorify the Son. There is a glory of…
The kingdom of God grows gradually. David's dynasty was strengthened by his increasing number of sons but also his many wives, which was against God's command. Are there things we…
The disciples declare their belief but Jesus knows they will be scattered. The Christian life is a battle. There is hope of restoration when we fail. As sinners we have…
Abner makes Saul's son Ishbosheth king over all Israel, despite knowing God's will is for David to be king, and battle follows. Abner wanted power for himself. People today do…
The emphasis of the first two movements was Jesus taking human nature. He rose bodily as a man, ascended bodily into heaven, and will return as a man (while remaining…
David sought the Lord's guidance over returning to Judah, though it seemed the most obvious thing to do. Do we seek His guidance in every situation? We are promised wisdom…
Jesus is in complete control. He does not say death is coming, but that He is leaving the world, as He had previously said that He laid down His life…
David's lamentation gives expression to his grief, and there is benefit to learning it. We can use these words to deal with our grief. David prefigures Christ who also helps…
While Jesus' coming from the Father showed His deity, the second movement - His coming into the world - emphasises His humanity. He is fully divine and fully human. God…
David mourns that Israelites have died in the battle. Do we mourn for the state of the church and our own hearts? He mourns for his friend Jonathan, and even…