Coffee and Devotions

David seeks to bring the ark to Jerusalem, but disregarding God's commands leads to Uzzah's death and teaches reverence for the holy Lord. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-6-1-11-serve-the-holy-god-with-reverence

The Lord guides David against the Philistine attacks and establishes his throne as David seeks and obeys his direction. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-5-17-25-seek-the-lord-before-you-act

All the tribes unite at Hebron to support David as king, celebrating together with abundant provisions and joy. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-12-23-40-follow-king-jesus-with-joy

God builds David's army as skilled warriors and leaders join him, fulfilling his promises to his chosen king. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-12-1-22-trust-the-god-who-keeps-his-promises

God gathers David's mighty men to strengthen his kingdom in fulfillment of his promised word. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-11-10-47-trust-the-lord-who-establishes-his-king

God gives David Jerusalem and establishes his kingdom for Israel's good, even as David's sin shows his need for grace. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-5-6-16-trust-gods-grace-1-chronicles-11-4-9

Israel's elders willingly covenant with David and anoint him king, fulfilling God's promise through Samuel. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-11-1-3-rest-in-jesus-our-shepherd-king

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