Category Archives: Daily Bible Commentary

May 27 The Jist: Coming Back Sin results in death. David’s sin meant the death of his son. Once he confessed his sin, he received forgiveness, but there were consequences that had to be born.

Today’s readings: 2 Samuel 9:1-11:27; John 15:1-27; Psalm 119:49-64; Proverbs 16:1-3 The Jist: Loyalty To fulfill a promise to his friend, Jonathan, David sought out his descendants and discovered that Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son, was still alive (2Sm 9). He gave … Continue reading →

May 25 The Jist: Who Will Build a House? At ease in his palace, at peace from his enemies, King David thought of his God. Perhaps he felt guilty as he said to the prophet Nathan, “Look! I am living … Continue reading →

DBC MAY 24 THE JIST – Outbursts David becomes king over Israel, having ruled Judah earlier. He solidifies his kingdom by taking Jerusalem, held until now by the Jebusites. He defeats the Philistines twice when they come up against him.

Senseless Death DBC May 23 THE JIST – Senseless Death Just because Abishai could run like a gazelle, he decided to pursue Abner the great warrior. But he apparently had no strategy on how to take him down. Though Abner, … Continue reading →

THE JIST – The Dead Speak Samuel (1Sm 28). In this unique event where a dead person speaks to a living person, there was no change in the Lord’s word (v. 17). By his mention of what would happen the … Continue reading →

DAILY BIBLE COMMENTARY 1 Samuel 24-25.44, John 10:22-42; Psalm 116; Proverbs 15:20-21 THE JIST — Deeds Tell the Story David shows by his actions that he has no evil intentions toward Saul. He even regrets cutting off the hem of … Continue reading →