Coffee and Devotions

All Israel anoints David king at Hebron, fulfilling God's promise as the elders make a covenant with him. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-5-1-5-trust-the-promised-king

David condemns the assassination of Ish-bosheth and establishes his throne in justice rather than political advantage. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-4-1-12-follow-the-king-of-righteousness

David mourns Abner publicly, and Israel recognizes he did not intend Abner's murder. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-3-31-39-trust-gods-plan-in-troubled-times

Joab kills Abner in revenge for Asahel's death, and David condemns the murder and its guilt. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-3-22-30-reject-revenge-pursue-gods-justice

As David's house grows stronger, Abner defects from Ish-bosheth amid political intrigue, while David's own choices expose human sin. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-3-1-21-trust-gods-promises-amid-human-failure

David's and Ish-bosheth's forces clash at Gibeon, where Asael dies and David's men prevail. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-2-12-32-trust-gods-promises-in-the-battle

Abner makes Saul's son Ish-bosheth king over Israel while David reigns over Judah in Hebron. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-2-8-11-trust-god-through-hard-providence

David seeks the Lord, is anointed king over Judah in Hebron, and honors the men who buried Saul. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-2-1-7-god-keeps-his-promise-of-a-king

David laments Saul and Jonathan, honoring their lives and mourning the loss of his beloved friend. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-1-17-27-grieve-with-resurrection-hope

David mourns Saul's death and judges the Amalekite who claims to have killed the Lord's anointed. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-1-1-16-honor-the-lords-anointed

The Lord brings down unfaithful Saul and transfers the kingdom to David. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-10-1-14-look-to-jesus-the-perfect-king

This passage records the family of Benjamin through King Saul, tracing his descendants and their continuing family line. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-9-35-44-adopted-into-gods-family

The Levites served at Jerusalem's temple as gatekeepers, caretakers of its vessels and supplies, bakers, and singers, each with trusted responsibilities. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-9-17-34-your-whole-life-for-jesus

Families from Israel's tribes, priests, and Levites lived in Jerusalem, the city of the king and the temple of God. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-9-3-16-a-home-with-god-forever

Benjamin's family line and Judah's exile show God's covenant faithfulness despite his people's unfaithfulness. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-8-1-9-2-follow-the-faithful-king

This passage records the genealogy of Asher's family, including its named descendants and 26,000 men fit for battle. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-30-40-how-will-they-remember-you

This passage records the family of Ephraim, its tragedies, descendants, and towns in the promised land. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-20-29-wait-on-a-faithful-god

This passage records the family of the western half-tribe of Manasseh and its place in Israel's history. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-14-19-your-inheritance-is-secure

This verse records the sons of Naphtali in the genealogy of Israel. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-13-god-knows-you-by-name

This passage records Benjamin's families and the mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-6-12-god-keeps-his-promises

This passage records the family of Issachar and its numerous mighty men of valor. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-1-5-leave-a-legacy-of-faith

The passage records the cities and surrounding lands given to the Levites throughout Israel, including cities of refuge on both sides of the Jordan. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-6-54-81-a-home-with-god

This passage identifies the Levite musicians appointed for temple worship and distinguishes Aaron's sons' priestly work. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-6-31-53-serve-the-lord-with-singing-1-chronicles-6-31-53

This passage is about the family of Levi. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-6-1-30-the-sons-of-levi-1-chronicles-6-1-30

This passage records Gad's genealogy and describes these Transjordan warriors, the land God gave them, and the victory he granted when they trusted him. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-5-11-22-trust-god-in-battle