David

Matt Beaney

Feb 21, 2020
6 min

PART 38 – IN MEMORY OF URIAH (21/2/20)

Uriah, although he was called home from he battlefront, still identified as being on active duty.

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PART 37 – IN A PIT WITH A LION ON A SNOWY DAY (20/2/20)

Matt Beaney

Feb 20, 2020
5 min

PART 37 – IN A PIT WITH A LION ON A SNOWY DAY (20/2/20)

How does one become like this man - a ‘valiant fighter’ - not just a talker? He ‘performed great exploits’ - he didn’t just have great ideas

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Matt Beaney

Feb 19, 2020
5 min

PART 36 – TAKE INITIATIVE (19/2/20)

If we want to be great team-players, it’s important to anticipate the needs of others. ‘The three’ overheard David and took action.

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Matt Beaney

Feb 18, 2020
5 min

PART 35 – THE THREE (18/2/20)

David had his three warrior leaders. The question is, why does God record this in His word for us? What is He trying to teach us?

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Matt Beaney

Feb 17, 2020
5 min

PART 34 – STRONG SUPPORT (17/2/20)

This week concludes our studies in the life and times of King David. We end by looking at his ‘mighty warriors’

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PART 33 – PROVIDE WHAT YOU CAN TO BUILD THE TEMPLE (14/2/20)

Matt Beaney

Feb 14, 2020
5 min

PART 33 – PROVIDE WHAT YOU CAN TO BUILD THE TEMPLE (14/2/20)

David may not be doing what he would want, but he does all that he can.

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PART 32 – A HEART FOR GOD’S HOUSE (13/2/20)

Matt Beaney

Feb 13, 2020
5 min

PART 32 – A HEART FOR GOD’S HOUSE (13/2/20)

David desired to build a temple for God. He was not content to live in luxury whilst God’s presence - represented by the ark - was in a tent

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PART 30 – GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE CAPITAL (11/2/20)

Matt Beaney

Feb 11, 2020
5 min

PART 30 – GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE CAPITAL (11/2/20)

After David had become King, one of the first things that he wanted to do was to bring the ark into Jerusalem.

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PART 29 – ONE THING I ASK (MONDAY 10/2/20)

Matt Beaney

Feb 10, 2020
5 min

PART 29 – ONE THING I ASK (MONDAY 10/2/20)

Jesus is the ‘one thing’ that our heart needs. To the extent that we can agree with David in these words, is the extent to which we are...

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PART 28 – LOOKING FOR SIGNS OF GOD’S LEADING (7/2/20)

Matt Beaney

Feb 7, 2020
8 min

PART 28 – LOOKING FOR SIGNS OF GOD’S LEADING (7/2/20)

Jonathan, in effect, asked God to act in a certain way so as to confirm His will. We can do the same. Perhaps you are wondering about...

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Matt Beaney

Feb 6, 2020
7 min

PART 27 – HEART AND SOUL (6/2/20)

Who is prepared to say to someone else, "Go ahead, I am with you"? Submission to God and the authorities that He puts in place are...

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Matt Beaney

Feb 5, 2020
5 min

PART 26 – PERHAPS THE LORD (5/2/20)

Jonathan’s approach to life is expressed in his faith that “Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.” Our view...

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Matt Beaney

Feb 4, 2020
5 min

PART 25 – GLORY AND THORNS (4/2/20)

If anyone is to do battle for Jesus - to serve Him effectively, we must be prepared to walk the valley that goes between glory and suffering

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PART 22 – TAKE THE HELMET OF SALVATION (31/1/19)

Matt Beaney

Jan 31, 2020
4 min

PART 22 – TAKE THE HELMET OF SALVATION (31/1/19)

'Salvation' in the Bible has a past, present and future aspect. To put on the 'helmet of salvation' is to protect one's thinking by...

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PART 21 – TAKE UP THE SHIELD OF FAITH (30/1/19)

Matt Beaney

Jan 30, 2020
4 min

PART 21 – TAKE UP THE SHIELD OF FAITH (30/1/19)

You are under attack. The church is under attack. The fiery darts are hitting their mark as the church fails to take up the shield of faith.

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PART 19 – PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (28/1/19)

Matt Beaney

Jan 28, 2020
4 min

PART 19 – PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (28/1/19)

Today we will consider the second piece of armour that will help us to stand against the assault of temptation - the ‘breastplate...

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PART 18 – PUT ON THE BELT OF TRUTH (27/1/20)

Matt Beaney

Jan 27, 2020
4 min

PART 18 – PUT ON THE BELT OF TRUTH (27/1/20)

During this week’s devotionals, we will be considering how David fell into sin with Bathsheba, and how we can protect ourselves.

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PART 17 – THE SPIRIT GIVES FREEDOM (24/1/20)

Matt Beaney

Jan 24, 2020
3 min

PART 17 – THE SPIRIT GIVES FREEDOM (24/1/20)

The 'water shafts' are how we allow Jesus into our lives so as to overcome our sin and transform us...

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PART 16 - UNDERSTAND THE ENEMY (23/1/20)

Matt Beaney

Jan 23, 2020
4 min

PART 16 - UNDERSTAND THE ENEMY (23/1/20)

Today, we will consider the two main sources of temptation to sin in our lives.

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PART 15 - FIGHT FROM YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST (22/1/20)

Matt Beaney

Jan 21, 2020
3 min

PART 15 - FIGHT FROM YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST (22/1/20)

The first step in victory over temptation and growth in maturity is knowing our identity now that we are Christians. Identity effects ...

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