2026 Bible Discussion

1/6/2026

As you read through the books listed in the 2026 Bible read use this blog to share your comments below and interact with others.

55 Comments

Dan Beck

1/14/2026 01:31:18 am

Psalm 92

4 For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord;
I sing for joy at what your hands have done.

Yes, we should be praising God for all He has done. Is doing. And what He will do for us. I think we lose sight of God in our lives in everyday living. We get busy and forget our purpose. Forget who is really in charge. Why is that? Because we let the enemy slide in and steer us off course.

So what do we do? Lately I have been listening and reading Scripture and evangelists. The common theme right now is prayer. And as always, God know what we need and when we need it. Simple prayers help us through simple things. Bold prayer helps us continue to defeat the enemy. So open your bible, read and pray. For God the Father will protect.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/14/2026 08:51:32 am

Psalm 93

2 Your throne was established long ago;
you are from all eternity.

God the Father is eternity. God the Father is all.
Glorify God the Father. Our creator. Our protector.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/14/2026 10:22:58 am

Psalm 94

8 Take notice, you senseless ones among the people;
you fools, when will you become wise?

11 The Lord knows all human plans;
he knows that they are futile.

Verse 8 is letting me know that we need to stay humble in God's eyes. To act the fool, is to be arrogant in heart.

Verse 11 reminds me of my earthly being. I cannot accomplish anything on my own. If it it God's plan, then I will be successful. If I think on my own, I will fail.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/15/2026 09:22:10 am

Psalm 95

6 Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
7 for he is our God
and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.

Clearly this Psalm tells us that we are the flock under His care. So why do we not let Him take care of us? Many times we try to make decisions on our own. And we fail. Because it is not His plan. We work hard to NOT follow the word of God. When all we need to do is pray and Glorify God the Father. Then everything will fall into place. Our purpose in life, and our goal, is whatever God wants us to do. Focus on God, and life will happen. Focus on life, and you will become lost.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/15/2026 09:42:29 am

1 Samuel 1

God is amazing. Even though Hannah was barren, she pleaded with God to have a son. And she would present this son to Him forever.

Did she know how Samuel would turn out? She promised to give Samuel to God. And her prayers were answered.

How different is Hannah than we are today? The answer is she is no different. So what is stopping you from asking God, through prayer, for what you need?

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/19/2026 10:00:19 am

1 Samuel 2

6 “The Lord brings death and makes alive;
he brings down to the grave and raises up.
7 The Lord sends poverty and wealth;
he humbles and he exalts.
8 He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the ash heap;
he seats them with princes
and has them inherit a throne of honor.

Verse 6 tells us of what is to come. Written before Jesus walked the earth. A prophetic insight of the coming of life after death.

Verse 7 reminds me that material wealth has no meaning. Humble thyself in front of the Lord, for He shall bring us prosperity.

Verse 8 show us that every person has the chance to walk with God. He has mercy on all of His children. For we will inherit the throne. This means we will be seated at the right hand of God. To live forever in peace.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/19/2026 11:36:18 am

1 Samuel 3

8 Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. 9 So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’

So how many time has God called us, and we have not answered? Too many to count. Be vigilant, do not get distracted by the enemy. The devil does not want us to hear from God. We need to learn when God is speaking to us. Seek Him. Pray that you will be attentive and listen. Seek a relationship with God the Father and the enemy has no defense against it. And no control over us.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/19/2026 12:50:07 pm

1 Samuel 4

What I have learned from this chapter, although I may be wrong, is that the Israelites did not reach out to God for protection and help. They just thought the presence of the ark of the Covenant was enough.

The Israelites did not pray. They did not glorify God. They did not ask for protection. It is not enough to hope. Or have sacred items in your possession. Seek God. Pray. And He will protect and strengthen.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/19/2026 01:42:54 pm

1 Samuel 5

Talk about the consequences for worshiping a false god. Two cities were strewn with disease and tumors. And the third one begged that the ark not enter the city. Everything these three cities stood for was against God the Father. And all three were punished.

And we make everyday life so difficult. Give it to God. Live the word. Not always easy, but better with God than without.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/26/2026 09:02:24 am

1 Samuel 6

4 The Philistines asked, “What guilt offering should we send to him?”

They replied, “Five gold tumors and five gold rats, according to the number of the Philistine rulers, because the same plague has struck both you and your rulers.

So why were the people of Philistine told to offer gold tumors and gold rats as the guilt offering? If we offer up what is tearing us apart or killing us, God will see that we know what the issues are. Say we were stealing. If we offered our hands as a guilt offering, God would know we are serious about repenting. If we have a lustful eye. We should offer our eyes as repentance. God would know we genuinely are sorry for our sins. This is why the Philistines were told to off gold tumors and rats. When we are asking for forgiveness of sin, we need to look deep into our hearts. Find out what really is the problem. God already knows. But if/when we find it, God will know we are serious about Him. Seek Him.

Pray. Read. praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/26/2026 09:37:18 am

1 Samuel 7

13 So the Philistines were subdued and they stopped invading Israel’s territory. Throughout Samuel’s lifetime, the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines.

Can you imagine having this much responsibility? Leading the Israelites for as long as Samuel did? I know there are many other leaders God picked to lead the Israelites, and the same question stands. So much pressure. But is it really? With God the Father in charge, and telling these men what to do and say, kind of makes it easy. But yet not always easy. These men had to face God to intervene for these people. I am sure it was a daunting task. But where else would they, you, want to be? With God, or without God. Your choice.

Pray. read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/26/2026 09:58:29 am

1 Samuel 8

9 Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will claim as his rights.”

22 The Lord answered, “Listen to them and give them a king.”

Despite the warnings from God, the people wanted a king. So God allowed them to have a king. Be careful what you wish for. If it of the flesh, things will not turn out the way we planned. Follow God's plan, and everything will be right.

Pray. Read. praise God!!

Dan Beck

1/26/2026 10:20:32 am

1 Samuel 9

27 As they were going down to the edge of the town, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the servant to go on ahead of us”—and the servant did so—“but you stay here for a while, so that I may give you a message from God.”

How many times has God changed our lives without us knowing what lies ahead? This is certain for Saul. Be prepared. Follow God with all your heart. For this pleases Him.

Pray. read. Praise God!!

Chris Fierstein

2/6/2026 11:21:10 am

1 SAMUEL 15:23
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.

I'm still trying to figure out how rebellion and witchcraft are related in the Word. My latest theory is that when a person uses witchcraft, they're attempting to bring about their own will. Similarly, when we rebel against God, we're attempting to bring about our own will. This calls for a careful evaluation of our own actions because wherever we're rebelling against God's will in our lives, there is where we're attempting to use witchcraft.

It's so important that we make every effort to obey the Word of God! All glory to Jesus Christ who forgives ALL of our sins!

Dan Beck

2/16/2026 09:09:45 am

1 Samuel 10

9 As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all these signs were fulfilled that day.

God can change your heart as well. No matter the situation, God has an answer. All we need to do is seek His face. Pray. Easier said than done. But, we must try. Without God, we can do nothing.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/16/2026 09:20:49 am

1 Samuel 11

6 When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came powerfully upon him, and he burned with anger.

Saul was preparing to become king. God changed his life and his heart to receive instructions to lead the Israelites. How can God change your life? Ask.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/16/2026 09:34:52 am

1 Samuel 12

24 But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 25 Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will perish.”

Fear the Lord, praise Him, or you shall perish. Live by the word of God. Ask for guidance. There is no other King, God is King. Seek His face. Build a relationship. That is what He wants more than anything.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/16/2026 10:16:17 am

1 Samuel 13

13 “You have done a foolish thing,” Samuel said. “You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, he would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time.

It is very important to follow God's word. If we decide our plan is better, or we do not wait for God's guidance, we will surely fail. So why do we go against God?? Because we allow the enemy to sneak in and change our thoughts. Daily devotions, Bible reads, and prayer are your weapons. Use them.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/16/2026 11:10:14 am

1 Samuel 14

Saul just became king. He is learning how to govern. For now, he is seeking God's word. Remember to seek God. Give everything to Him.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/20/2026 09:23:56 am

Psalm 96

Give God the Glory. Praise His name.

Spread the Word. Go, and make disciples.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

2/20/2026 09:29:34 am

Psalm 97

10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil,
for he guards the lives of his faithful ones
and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

Love the Lord. For He will protect us. Not only from the enemy, but from ourselves. For we cannot make our own decisions. We must follow God's plan. For He is perfect in every way.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/2/2026 01:47:13 am

1 Samuel 15
“Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices
as much as in obeying the Lord?
To obey is better than sacrifice,
and to heed is better than the fat of rams.

Saul, king of Israel, did not obey God. Saul plundered the Amalekites after killing all the people. God regretted making Saul king.

What have we learned from this chapter? Obey God the Father. Our plans will always fail. Follow God's instructions. Saul let the enemy into his thoughts. Saul thought for himself, not God. We end up regretting our decisions. This is why we need to seek God and follow His commands. God will always lead us down the path of righteousness. The enemy will always lead us down the rabbit hole.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/2/2026 02:29:53 am

1 Samuel 16

7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

How many times to we judge people by their appearance. Too many times. We need to learn from God, how to look deeper within a person, and ourselves. We need accept people as they are. It is our goal to change their heart. In turn they will change their soul. God put us on earth to make disciples. To teach. To help save. God will show us what is right. Follow His instructions. For Christ is the truth, the way, and the life.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/2/2026 02:44:22 am

1 Samuel 17

45 David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

How much faith did David need to go against Goliath? We should all strive to have this much faith. David knew God was with him. He declared that God was with him and that Goliath did not stand a chance against God.

We should learn to trust God. Have faith in God with all we do. To live each day in doubt, without God, is a day of despair and pain. Each day with God, is joyful and glorious. Which day do you want to live in?

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/2/2026 03:37:21 am

1 Samuel 18

28 When Saul realized that the Lord was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David, 29 Saul became still more afraid of him, and he remained his enemy the rest of his days.

What happens to us when we are jealous of someone or something? We do not think straight. We let the enemy cloud our thoughts. This is when we let evil control our lives. Seek His face. For He shall thwart the enemies attack. God will enter our hearts and help guide us to the lighted path. Give your troubles to God. Entirely. For He shall protect us.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/7/2026 11:11:59 am

1 Samuel 19

23 So Saul went to Naioth at Ramah. But the Spirit of God came even on him, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth.

Earlier in this chapter we read that Saul wanted to kill David. We also read that Saul agreed not to kill David, then evil spirits inside Saul, made him try to kill David. Not we see that in the presence of Samuel, even Saul prophesied.

God is in control, if we let Him. Without the word of God, we can do nothing. Learn from this chapter that being in God's presence, with Godly men, will help guide to the right decisions.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/11/2026 01:17:51 am

Psalm 103

10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve
or repay us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;

We do not deserve His love. Yet, He loves unconditionally. How great is our God. As hard as I try, I sin. Pray and repent. He will forgive and forget. These verses hit me pretty good. I have been lacking in my spiritual life. I needed this today. I am going to renew my dedication to God the Father. Think about it, Jesus DIED for us. Really let it sink in. We are blessed by the blood of Jesus. I am starting to understand this sacrifice.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/11/2026 01:44:08 am

Psalm 104

34 May my meditation be pleasing to him,
as I rejoice in the Lord.

We, I, need to spend time with the Lord. Spend more time seeking His face. What is more valuable, more important, than spending time with God the Father? We let life get in the way. We think other pieces of life are more important. Jesus understands that we have obligations here, but when we put Him first, everything else falls into place. We miss this. We expect our life to get better without the effort. Meditate, pray, journal, tithe, and most of all, just spend time with Him.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/12/2026 03:05:14 am

Psalm 105

As I read and listened to this Psalm, I feel like every verse is very significant. All of God's people, the believers, were protected and given all they need. The enemy, Egypt, was swarmed with plagues. As we struggle with life, we need to look back at what Abrahams descendants went through. Be thankful for what we have. No more, no less, than what we need. We tend to make life difficult. Think about things that might happen, rather than know and understand what is the now. Reach up your hand to God, for He will take your hand and guide you. We just need the faith to believe He will protect us. Enjoy now. Be thankful for what we have. If you don't have it, you don't need it. If you do need it, God will provide it.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/13/2026 05:08:07 am

Psalm 106

What kind of people are we? And how great is God? How many times do we stray from God yet He still loves us? Back in the days of Moses, the Israelites disobeyed and and walked away from God, and some Godly men stepped in to keep God from destroying the people. Would you intervene? I know I have strayed yet God is still there. For me. I am not worthy. Continue to seek His face. Glorify God. He will protect and guide us. Be true to Him.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/16/2026 03:13:34 am

Psalm 107

31 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind.

How great is our God? How many times do we turn away from Him, yet He still loves us. Sometimes God allows us to hit the lowest of lows before we realize what God is doing within us. So we need to have the greatest of faith to live for Him. His unfailing love is so strong. We do not understand this love. That is why we turn to the word. The Bible. The instruction book of life. Each one of us may interpret a verse or a chapter differently. But that is why God is so amazing. We read the same words, but God allows us to see the words differently. Yet it means the same. Jus as He created the earth, moon, stars and everything we see and touch, He made us in His image. Do not squander away this love. Seek His face. For He shall guide and protect us. Amen.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/21/2026 04:55:47 am

Psalm 108

12 Give us aid against the enemy,
for human help is worthless.
13 With God we will gain the victory,
and he will trample down our enemies.

Without God, what do we have? Just the enemy pushing us. With God, we can do anything. He is our strength. He is our guide. He is our Savior.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/21/2026 05:45:52 am

Psalm 110

6 He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead
and crushing the rulers of the whole earth.

God is in charge. Do we fully know and understand this? On your day of judgement, are you confident you lived your best life according to God? All I can say is that I am trying my best. I am not worthy. But with God's unfailing love, I will continue to spread the word and reach for the stars.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/24/2026 02:12:43 am

1 Samuel 28

The enemy can be and always will be deceptive. Why is it that we allow this? Saul went against God many times. Now he has sealed his fate before God.

In our world today, we are so busy that we often do not see the enemy come in. He is subtle. But if we stay in the word and pray, glorify God, and live for Him, we will always be protected. Reach out to your brothers and sisters in Christ. For we alone cannot do anything without Christ Jesus.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/27/2026 06:51:05 am

1 Samuel 29

Sometimes we feel that we should be one place, or be doing one thing, but God has a different plan. What do we do then? Go with our plan? Or His? We know the answer, but do not always follow His plan. And we can get our answers in many different ways. Through somebody. Or from Him in His own way. But know this, God is always right and perfect.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/27/2026 07:04:33 am

1 Samuel 30

David found favor in the Lord. That is why David defeated the Amalekites. Not just to kill. But to return the stolen property to those who earned it and needed it. David also shared this plunder. There is a difference between killing and defending. This is why we need to seek the face of God. So He will lead us down the path of righteousness. Do not count on your own knowledge and skill. God is always perfect. Seek, and you will find.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/27/2026 07:15:40 am

1 Samuel 31

As we go through life, we need to understand the choices we make. Is this for me, or for God the Father. If it is selfish on our end, there will be consequences. In Saul's case, he fell out of favor with God. Saul's life became much more difficult. And his death was in shame.

Truly think about your decisions before you commit to it. Prayer is so powerful, it can stop you from making the wrong decision instantly. How good is our God to allow this? Look at all perspectives, not just your own. God knows what is right. That is why I trust Him.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

3/30/2026 03:05:23 am

Psalm 111

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.

God is perfect. God is all powerful. We do not deserve His love. The more we understand Him, the better our lives will be. This is why the written word of God is most important. The more we read, the more we understand. The more we pray, the more we move closer to God. Our journey here on earth will not stop until our earthly bodies die. Strive to know more. Build a relationship. We will be better for it. praise and honor God the Father.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

4/8/2026 01:26:39 pm

Psalm 112

3 Wealth and riches are in their houses,
and their righteousness endures forever.
4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.

Remember that not all wealth comes from money. It is what is inside your heart. And God knows your heart. That is why even in the darkest of times, there is always light. A light that only God provides. It is our way out of the darkness. Because we are of the flesh, the enemy tries to deceive us. But with God the Father, He will not let it happen. As long as we live for Him. Do not lose faith, for He is near. And full of love.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck link

4/9/2026 09:06:04 am

Acts 9

This chapter shows us the power of Jesus. He changed the heart of Saul. Blinded him for 3 days and was healed. Instantly Saul began to preach the Word of God. So how powerful is Jesus if He can take an evil man and turn him into a believer? And since we are believers, how much power has Jesus given us to heal? Something to behold if you meditate on it and realize how good The Father, Son and Holy Spirit are.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

4/20/2026 11:43:32 am

Acts 10

How joyful is the Lord with what Cornelius did. Listened to the Lord. And invited a man whom he never met into his house. And shared a meal and teachings of Peter with the entire family. If only we had this much faith. How often do you pray and listen to God?

I heard of an actor who will put his slippers under his bed every night, so that he must kneel every morning to get his slippers. This reminds him to pray every morning. What do you do to make sure you pray?

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

4/20/2026 12:06:45 pm

Acts 11

We start to see how Peter spread the word of Jesus. With many people giving their lives to Jesus, they started telling the Greeks which also started to give their lives to Jesus. It doesn't matter what background people come from. Everyone deserves to hear the way of Jesus. Some will accept Him. Some won't. It is our job to spread the word. Ask yourself this, what am I doing to help Jesus?

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

4/20/2026 01:25:00 pm

Acts 12

As we just read, God will answer prayers. I am sure Peter prayed, but there were many people who prayed for Peter. This shows us that we can pray for whomever, and wherever they are. And God will answer, in His time.

Just yesterday praying before the service, I found out that Gladys prayed for many years to have a library at CCF. Gladys has been gone for quite some time. But her prayer was answered. PJ opened the library. This why we should never doubt the ability of God.

So put away your doubt. Praise God for all He does. Even when it is in His time and for what we need, not what we want.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

5/1/2026 10:48:50 am

Acts 13

38 “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. 39 Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses.

A new covenant was in place after Jesus. This is why we Worship Jesus. We learn from the Old and New Testaments. But if you live like Jesus, for Jesus, you will transcend your own purpose. You will be led by the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Do things you never thought were possible. But with God, all things are possible.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

5/4/2026 09:37:17 am

Acts 14

8 In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed 10 and called out, “Stand up on your feet!” At that, the man jumped up and began to walk.

15 “Friends, why are you doing this? We too are only human, like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them.

Jesus gave all of us the power to do what Paul did with this man who had never walked. Then the people wanted to offer sacrifices to Paul and Barnabus. Make sure when you spread the word of God, it is understood that by the Holy name of Jesus is how these miracles happen. Not by us. The enemy will have a strong presence, so beware of the wolf in sheep's clothing. Be bold in the name of God. Be careful of the enemy. We will defeat the enemy through God the Father.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

5/4/2026 09:49:29 am

Acts 15

7 After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: “Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. 8 God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us. 9 He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith.

I see the New Covenant in place here. God GAVE the HOLY SPIRIT to the people. All people. It is up to us to accept Him, the Holy Spirit. Reach deep within your heart, your soul, find God the Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. They are within you. When you do find them, your heart will change, your body will change, your mind will change. And it is an awesome change. Go, and make disciples.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

Dan Beck

5/4/2026 10:02:58 am

Acts 16

25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose.

31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house.

This is one of the reasons we sing and worship. God listens and is pleased. When Paul and Silas were singing and worshiping, all surrounding them heard and felt the presence of God. The guard didn't know what to do or say. Paul and Silas opened their hearts to him. And his whole family believed.

We never know when Jesus will show a sign. Be ready. And KNOW it is Him. Have faith. Spread the word of God.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

McKenna Aument

6/1/2026 07:18:48 am

II Samuel 8

“The Lord gave David victory wherever he went.”

It was not by David’s own strength, skill, or perseverance that he was able to overcome those he faced, but rather because the Lord gave him all he needed to be victorious. David dedicated the treasures he received through these victories to the Lord, recognizing that they belonged to Him because He had provided David with everything he needed to overcome. David gained nothing by his own power.

In our own lives, we must rely on the strength of the Lord. It is His strength, His perseverance, His skill, His knowledge, and His revelation that equip us to be victorious in our own battles. We would fail time and time again if we relied on ourselves or any other human being.

Let us remember who deserves the glory, and when we do overcome, let us remain humble and thankful to the Lord. Anything we gain as a result of our victories, let us recognize that it does not belong to us, but to the One who gave us the victory in the first place. In all that we do, let it bring glory to the Lord.

Dan Beck

6/1/2026 09:30:15 am

Very well put. Appreciate your insight on this. Amen.

Dan Beck

6/1/2026 09:48:31 am

2 Samuel 8

I believe those who are agnostic or atheists, would read this and other chapters thinking that God is just a murderer and killing machine. But what they miss is the reason. Since God has allowed free will, some people or tribes have chosen to be evil and greedy.

David listened to God. He would not do anything without the direction from God. All the while David stayed humble and recognized God the Father for all of the victories.

We are now in a different covenant with Jesus. But each covenant had/has it's reasons. Live for today. With Jesus. Just like David did for God the Father.

Pray. Read. Praise God!!

McKenna Aument

6/2/2026 08:48:28 am

Many people pass judgement on the actions of God without understanding the context. Even with the context considered, it’s not our place to judge the actions of our God - He’s the creator of all, and everything belongs to him. God is love, and everything he does is good. We have to remember this, even when His actions seem harsh by our understanding (which scripture tells us not to rely on our own understanding, anyway.)

Like David, we should consult the Lord in prayer in all we do, before any decision, big or small. We should desire to move within His will and in obedience with His word.

Great points, Dan. Thanks for sharing! Be blessed.

McKenna Aument

6/2/2026 08:41:42 am

2 Samuel 9

My first thought after reading this chapter was that David freely gave back to Jonathan’s son because he recognized that nothing he had been given truly belonged to him, it belonged to the Lord.

I looked into a little of the context behind this chapter and found many parallels between David’s kindness toward Mephibosheth and God’s kindness to us. David chose to show kindness to Mephibosheth for the sake of his father, Jonathan. He showed him kindness and compassion not because Mephibosheth had done anything to earn it, but because of his loyalty and love for Jonathan. Similarly, we are shown kindness and compassion by our Heavenly Father not because of anything we have done to earn it, but because He loves us. David showed Mephibosheth grace and cared for him, just as we are shown grace and cared for by the Lord.

I also can’t overlook the significance of Mephibosheth being lame in both feet. He was likely overlooked in many ways. What a blessing it must have been for him to learn that he would be provided for. Everything that once belonged to his family was returned to him. The fields would be worked, and the harvest would be brought in so that he would be cared for, since he likely could not do much on his own. Not only would his physical needs be met, but by having a seat at the king’s table, his emotional needs of inclusion and community would also be met. Our Father does the same for us, and when our faith is in Christ, we have a seat at His table.

Imagine being summoned by your grandfather’s enemy. Imagine the fear - would you be beaten, taken prisoner, or even killed on the spot? Then imagine the surprise, relief, and gratitude you would feel when you realized you were not met with wrath, but with love.

I pray this serves as a reminder for four things:
1) Don’t hold grudges and show love and kindness to everyone, including your enemies.
2) As the church, we are called to care for one another and provide for those who cannot provide for themselves.
3) No matter what rejection or isolation we experience in this life, we have a seat at the Lord’s table. He sees us, loves us, and provides for us. We belong to a family of believers and if the Holy Spirit is in us, we’re never alone and will always have a place to belong.
4) All that we have belongs not to us, but to the Lord. And as the Lord gives to us freely, let us also give freely.

McKenna Aument

6/4/2026 08:44:37 am

‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭10‬

A few thoughts after reading this chapter...

David showed Hanun love and kindness, but Hanun interpreted David’s actions as having evil intent. We shouldn’t be surprised when those who aren’t walking with the Lord interpret our well-intended actions negatively or assume evil intent.

After Hanun humiliated David’s envoys, David instructed them to stay at Jericho until their beards had grown back. David was not concerned with revenge, but rather with ensuring that his men were sheltered until they were fit to return, protecting their dignity and honor.

When Joab led the forces, he motivated and encouraged them by reminding them to be courageous for their people and for the cities of God. He also asked the Lord to do what seemed good to Him. This demonstrates surrender to the Lord’s will regardless of the outcome. God can only be good, so in our own lives, we can rest assured that when we ask for the Lord’s will to be done, or ask Him to do what seems good to Him, He will answer that prayer. No matter the end result, we can have full confidence that if something seems good in the Lord’s eyes, it is good.

McKenna Aument

6/5/2026 08:58:34 am

2 Samuel 11

We need to be very careful when it comes to sin. In this chapter, sin starts out in a small, seemingly harmless way, but by the end of the chapter it has progressed to lust, adultery, lies, murder, and unrepentance.

Despite having not just one but many wives, David looked lustfully upon Bathsheba. This might have seemed like something small to him. What harm could looking lead to? That quickly turned into David and Bathsheba committing adultery, even though she had a husband. When Bathsheba learned that she was pregnant and shared the news with David, he attempted to cover up his sin rather than repent of it. He sent her husband into battle, purposely positioning him where he would be killed. David orchestrated his murder. Then came more lies as he attempted to cover up his actions. We know the Lord hates sin, but I find it interesting that only at the end of the chapter, after repeated failed opportunities to repent, does it say that God was displeased.

Sin is dangerous, and “small,” seemingly innocent sins that appear harmless can lead to other rampant and unchecked sins in our lives. Scripture says that if one hand causes us to sin, we should cut it off. If something is causing us to sin, we should deal with it at the root. All sin has consequences, and all sin impacts our relationship with God. Praise God for His faithfulness - if we sin and repent, we are forgiven. Let’s not take this for granted.

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