Daily Bread
Nov 7, 2025 (Fri)
A RIGHTEOUS RULER
2 Samuel 23:1-7
1. At the end of his life, David summed up all he had done. He did not despair over his failures. He did not gloat over his enemies. Rather, he was filled with the Holy Spirit and professed that God a(...)
ReadNov 6, 2025 (Thu)
GOD GIVES VICTORY
2 Samuel 22:31-51
1. David took refuge in God, whose way is perfect and whose word is flawless, for the LORD is the only true God, the Rock of salvation. David was a valiant warrior who defeated surrounding enemies and(...)
ReadNov 5, 2025 (Wed)
ACCORDING TO MY RIGHTEOUSNESS
2 Samuel 22:21-30
1. In his song of praise to God for delivering him from all his enemies, David said twice, “according to my righteousness,” and “according to my cleanness” (21,25). But David sinned against God, so, t(...)
ReadNov 4, 2025 (Tue)
THE LORD IS MY ROCK
2 Samuel 22:1-20
1. David experienced God’s amazing deliverance during all his dangers. When he sings of the God of his salvation, he confesses that “the LORD is my rock, my fortress... my shield and the horn of salva(...)
ReadNov 3, 2025 (Mon)
DAVID REP AIRED A BROKEN OATH
2 Samuel 21:1-22
1. After three years of famine, David sought the Lord. God told him there was bloodguilt because Saul put the Gibeonites to death, breaking the oath made to them in the day of Joshua (Josh 9). David k(...)
ReadNov 2, 2025 (Sun)
SHEBA’S REBELLION AGAINST DAVID
2 Samuel 20:1-26
1. Not long after Absalom’s rebellion ended, another arose. Sheba, a Benjamite, took advantage of the conflict between the tribes of Judah and Israel. He attempted to throw off David’s authority and r(...)
ReadNov 1, 2025 (Sat)
TWO TRUE AND LOY AL FRIENDS OF DAVID
2 Samuel 19:24-43
1. Between Saul’s relatives, Shimei was an opportunist, but Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, was unwaveringly loyal to David. He didn’t adorn himself, shave his beard, nor wash his clothes until the(...)
ReadOct 31, 2025 (Fri)
DAVID FORGAVE HIS ENEMIES
2 Samuel 19:1-23
1. David’s grief over Absalom’s death demoralized and scattered his people, who had fought for him and should have been rejoicing in their victory. So, Joab openly rebuked the king. David humbly accep(...)
ReadOct 30, 2025 (Thu)
DAVID MOURNS FOR ABSALOM
2 Samuel 18:19-33
1. Rebellion against David was subdued when Joab killed Absalom. Ahimaaz volunteered to bring the good news of victory to David, but Joab dissuaded him, for he knew how David would respond to the news(...)
ReadOct 29, 2025 (Wed)
ABSALOM’S DEATH
2 Samuel 18:1-18
1. David set his troops in three divisions and appointed three generals—Joab, Abishai, and Ittai. He wanted to go with them to the battle, but they pleaded with him to stay behind. Out of compassion r(...)
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