In all Israel there was not a man so highly praised for his handsome appearance as Absalom. (verse 25a) Read  2 Samuel 14:25-33 There is a saying, ‘Good Looks attract the… Read more

David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and spent the nights lying in sackcloth on the ground… On the seventh day the child died. (verses 16, 18a) Read… Read more

‘And Moses clearly proves that the dead are raised to life. In the passage about the burning bush he speaks of the Lord as “the God of Abraham, the God… Read more

Reveal your wonderful love and save me; at your side I am safe from my enemies. Protect me as you would your very eyes; hide me in the shadow of… Read more

‘One day a visitor arrived at the rich man’s home. The rich man didn’t want to kill one of his own animals to prepare a meal for him; instead, he… Read more

David said to the messenger, ‘Encourage Joab and tell him not to be upset, since you never can tell who will die in battle. Tell him to launch a stronger… Read more