1 Kings Introduction

 1 Kings Introduction

https://youtu.be/kqRrBbYTfaE

1 & 2 Kings form one book on Israel's history. But more importantly, they tell a story about death and life. In Kings, everything Israel hoped in as a nation fails them. The kings, the temple, the law, and the prophets are all unable to stop Israel's inevitable death. All the evil and failure of the kings point to the end of the story when Israel as a nation will die in exile. But the good news of Kings is that death is not the end. Throughout the story, God promises that the people of Israel will be raised back to life. This same hope extends to us in the death and resurrection of Jesus.

2 Samuel 7, 1 Chronicles 17

2 Samuel 7

God's Covenant with David

David's Prayer of Gratitude

1 Chronicles 17

The Lord's Covenant with David

David's Prayer

Psalm 23

 Psalms 23

The Lord Is My Shepherd

2 Samuel 5:11–6:23, 1 Chronicles 13–16

 2 Samuel 5:11–6:23

David Defeats the Philistines

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem

Uzzah and the Ark

David and Michal

1 Chronicles 13

The Ark Brought from Kiriath-Jearim

Uzzah and the Ark

1 Chronicles 14

David's Wives and Children

Philistines Defeated

1 Chronicles 15

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem

1 Chronicles 16

The Ark Placed in a Tent

David's Song of Thanks

Worship Before the Ark

June 21 = Psalm 133

 When Brothers Dwell in Unity

Psalm 133




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Other Resources:

2 Samuel 5:1–10, 1 Chronicles 11–12

2 Samuel 5:1–10

David Anointed King of Israel


1 Chronicles 11

David Anointed King

David Takes Jerusalem

David's Mighty Men

1 Chronicles 12

The Mighty Men Join David

Psalm 102 Psalm 103 Psalm 104

Psalm 102 

Do Not Hide Your Face from Me

Psalm 103 

Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Psalm 104

O Lord My God, You Are Very Great

2 Samuel Introduction

  2 Samuel Introduction

https://youtu.be/I97PwEJ5Ok0

The books of Samuel narrate the beginning of Israel's monarchy with the rise and fall of King Saul and King David. The true King of Israel will humbly listen to God's word, and God's Kingdom will be established in humility, not pride. But both Saul and David fail to be this humble King and fail to build the nation God desires. It is only Jesus who humbly listens to the voice of God. It is only Jesus who establishes a nation of humility. And it is only Jesus who can cause every proud king to bow.

2 Samuel 1–4

2 Samuel 1

David Hears of Saul's Death

David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan

2 Samuel 2

David Anointed King of Judah

Ish-bosheth Made King of Israel

The Battle of Gibeon

2 Samuel 3

Abner Joins David

Joab Murders Abner

David Mourns Abner

2 Samuel 4

Ish-bosheth Murdered

1 Samuel 28–31

1 Samuel 28

Saul and the Medium of En-dor

1 Samuel 29

The Philistines Reject David


1 Samuel 30

David's Wives Are Captured

David Defeats the Amalekites

1 Samuel 31

1. The Death of Saul