A musician named Asaph composed the psalms we read today. Please see the photos of my bible journal for in-depth notes.
Resources Used:
ESV Single Column Journaling Bible (Original, Black): Holy Bible, English Standard…
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In reading through the Psalms, you’ll begin to notice a pattern. David makes it a point to praise God. Even when he is vulnerable with his thoughts and feelings, he makes sure that he gives God…
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In today’s passages, Saul acknowledges that David is the next king. Samuel dies. David is on the verge of killing Nabal for his foolishness, and Abigail, in all of her wisdom, intervenes and prevents David…
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Today’s Psalms are connected to the events we’ve read about David in 1 Samuel. He is a fugitive, running from King Saul, who is seeking to kill him. David was also captured by the…
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David’s story continues as he is on the run from Saul. He stops to visit the priest Ahimelech to get food and weapons. Throughout this experience, we see the LORD providing for David. He is…
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Today, we read about the fall of Saul as a result of his pride and disobedience. Chapter 15, verse 10 says that God regrets making Saul king. Chapter 15:29 says that God does not lie…
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As the story of King Saul begins to unfold, we see more and more that he is unfit to be king. He does not demonstrate strong leadership skills and tends to make foolish decisions. He…
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As a wife, mother, and homemaker, I prioritize the stewardship of my family’s health. For many years, I used refined white flour because it was inexpensive, and the only flour…
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In today’s reading passages, we can observe how God strategically arranges the people and circumstances involved in appointing Israel’s first king. God did for Saul in the book of 1 Samuel, and He still does…
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Let’s be honest, if you’re like me, you enjoy a sweet treat from time to time. While I try…
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Israel loses a battle with the Philistines and believes the LORD defeated them. Instead of consulting God Himself, they decided to take the Ark of the Covenant with them into battle as if it would…
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1 Samuel begins with a woman named Hannah who is barren and deeply desires a son. Not only does she ask the LORD for a son, but she also vows to dedicate him back to…
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Today, we read the book of Ruth. Ruth demonstrated great character and was faithful to her mother-in-law, Naomi, when she had the opportunity to leave, go home, and start over. She was a Moabite; her people…
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Today's passages are very interesting. When we slow down and understand these stories, we can see the character and heart of the people involved. Gideon demonstrated fear, doubt, insecurity, and even arrogance and pride. He became…
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In today’s passages, we read about Gideon. He is a fearful man who doubts God, but the LORD is patient with Him. God uses Gideon to deliver Israel from the Midianites. God instructs Gideon to narrow…
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