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1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
by Dr. Robert L. Dean Jr.
From the words of a young David in 1 Samuel 17:37, “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.”, we derive the central theme for this study of 1st and 2nd Samuel, THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’s. We all face overwhelming circumstances in our life and the only thing that can give us strength to overcome those horrific circumstances is a realization that it is not by our might or power, but by the power of the Ho
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236 - How to Present Our Petitions [B]
Are you wondering how you should pray during a crisis? Listen to this lesson to learn about a hymn David wrote where he praises the Lord and asks Him to give the people relief from judgment that is being used in punishment of David’s sins. Hear four questions he asked that are relevant for us.…
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235 - Prosperity Testing [B]
When we’re sad and going through difficulties what should our mental attitude be? Listen to this message to learn that our problems are temporary, but God’s grace is forever. Find out what prosperity means in this psalm and how it can lead to arrogance and a sense of self-importance. See that the...
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234 - God's Standards for Beauty [B]
Do you consider yourself to be cultured? Unlock the meaning of “culture” with this lucid and interesting message discussing how cultures and subcultures develop within groups. See that worldliness refers to a set of beliefs and actions that are not influenced by biblical truth. Find out how God...
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233 - Of God, Beauty, and Music - Part 2 [B]
Is beauty dependent on personal opinions or is there a standard for beauty? Listen to this message to learn true beauty is divine and is based on God’s essence. Hear a number of biblical words for beauty and how these are used describing God’s attributes. See how beautiful music is a reflection…
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232 - Of God, Beauty, and Music - Part 1 [B]
Have you heard about the worship wars? Listen to this lesson to learn that for some time churches have been engaged in trying to agree on what constitutes good church music. Hear some fallacies to avoid and certain criteria for making decisions in this arena. Find out what makes music beautiful…
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231 - Singing Praise to God [B]
Does praising God always involve singing? Listen to this message to learn many facets of praise and the important role that singing and music plays in worship. Hear four basic meanings for the Hebrew word sheol that are used in the psalms. Remember to take time daily to declare thanks to God and...
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230 - Learning to Praise [B]
Have you offered praise to God today? Listen to this lesson to learn what it means to praise God and begin to study a psalm written by David when he was praising God for forgiveness after he failed the prosperity test. Find out that it is God’s character that we praise and what He has done for us...
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229 - God’s Grace in Judgment - Part 2 [B]
What mental attitude motivated David to number the people and see how destructive it is to all of us. Find out the importance of passing the prosperity test. See reasons why the numbers mentioned here are literal numbers. Hear David’s confession of his sin, the choices God gives him for…
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228 - God's Grace in Judgment - Part 1 [B]
Why was it wrong for David to “number the people?” Listen to this message to learn what it means that the anger of the Lord burned against the people and find out what the mental attitude was behind taking this census. Learn what Satan’s role was in this. See the destructiveness of arrogance in a...
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227 - Learning How God Protects Us [B]
How does God protect us? By supernatural means or by using others around us? Listen to this lesson to learn that many times God uses others to carry out His protection of us. Hear a number of incidents when David was in need of protection and the means that God accomplished this. Find out some of...
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226 - The Righteous Messiah [B]
That’s not fair! Everyone is outraged at times over the unfairness they see all around them. Listen to this lesson to learn that we live in a fallen world and that life is not fair. Find out that the Bible defines perfect justice and promises a time when there will be a ruler, the Lord Jesus...
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225 - God Delivers, Answers Prayer, Protects [B]
Are you a vampire Christian? Listen to this message to measure yourself against four ways Christians act like vampires. Contrast these with David’s praising God for delivering him when he was almost overwhelmed by his enemies. See God intervenes in the lives of those who trust Him to protect and...
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224 - Biblical Justice: God’s Judgment on Saul [B]
Should people have to pay for the wrongs their families or countrymen did before they were born? Listen to this message to hear principles of biblical justice. Listen to the episode where Israel was tricked into making a covenant with the Gibeonites and what King Saul and his family did to them...
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223 - Tactics of a Rebellion: Social Justice [C]
The world around us seems to be going up in flames with riots and rebellions. How can we understand what is going on? Listen to this message to learn the underlying causes of the problems. Find out the meaning of social justice. Hear a comparison between Marxism and Christianity to gain a deeper...
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222 - Overturning Authority: Authorized or Unauthorized? [C]
Must we do everything our government tells us to do no matter what they demand of us? Listen to this lesson to learn biblical principles that answer the question of whether it is ever right to say we cannot obey something that is ordered. Hear a historical summary beginning with Martin Luther of...
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221 - To Obey or to Rebel? [C]
Everywhere we look we see evildoers trying to destroy our country. Should we protest against them? Listen to this lesson to learn that God has established authority and believers are instructed to obey it. See the exception to that principle when someone is ordered to disobey God in some manner....
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220 - Revolutionaries and Biblical Truth [C]
How should we handle injustice in our nation? Listen to this lesson to learn biblical principles to guide us in our quest for justice for all. Hear an overview of who the protestors are who are currently rioting and what is behind their acts. Find out how Absalom brooded over what he thought was...
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219 - The Sheba Rebellion [B]
What causes revolutions and rebellions? Listen to this lesson to learn that fallen mankind is always seeking to take power away from those with it. Find out about the rebellion of Sheba who was unwilling to submit to God’s authority. See how Joab pursued him and the advice he was given by a wise...
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218 - David's Grace to His Enemies [B]
Are godless socialist societies able to build utopias where all are treated equally? Listen to this lesson to learn that only God, not people with their sin natures, can bring about perfection. Hear how David treated Shimei and other enemies with grace. Find out how Mephibosheth was innocent of...
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217 - Grace in Action [B]
After Absalom was killed and his rebellion crushed how did David resume his role as king? Listen to this lesson to learn how David treated his defeated enemies in grace with the exception of his own general, Joab, whom he replaced. Hear the two limited roles of government according to the Bible...
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216 - A Grief Gone Wrong [B]
Grief. How should Christians handle it? Listen to this lesson to learn biblical principles for grieving the loss of someone or some thing close to us. Understand that emotion is not a sin but that some of our reactions to loss can lead to sinful actions. Find out how Jesus grieved in the Garden…
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215 - God’s Will vs. David’s Will [B]
What happens when a Christian tries to bring about his own will instead of God’s? Listen to this lesson to learn about a time when David forgot his responsibility to the people he ruled and told the army to protect his rebellious son, Absalom. Hear about the death of Absalom in the victorious...
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214 - God Provides for David [B]
Is there a pattern between David’s flight from Absalom that parallels Christ’s journey on His last night before the Crucifixion? Find out eight points that show the similarities. See how Hushai cleverly counters Ahithophel’s advice to kill David and what he urges David to do. See Ahithophel’s...
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213 - God Makes Straight Paths [B]
When all around you is uncertain, where should you turn for help? Listen to this lesson to hear about a time when David appeared to be in a hopeless situation. Find out how God worked behind the scenes for him as his former counselor, Ahithophel, gave Absalom excellent advice which should have…
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212 - Arrogance Goes Before a Fall [B]
Did you ever have someone close to you turn against you? Listen to this lesson to hear how not only David’s son, but also his trusted advisor overthrew him and sent him fleeing from Jerusalem. In this chaotic atmosphere David had to decide whether to give in to fear and despair or to believe…
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211 - The Self Destruction of Arrogance [B]
When a person or culture reject God’s truth, where do they turn for their values? Listen to this lesson to learn about mankind’s sin nature that results in arrogance without the truth of God’s Word. Find out about six arrogance skills that lead to a downward spiral of destruction. Hear about...
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210 - Humility vs. Arrogance [B]
What is the grace of God and how can you orient your life to it? Listen to this lesson to learn that grace is when God does not give us what we deserve but treats us in Divine love. See that He always gives us what we need, whether blessing or discipline. Find out that we are to apply grace in…
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209 - Tests of Spiritual Growth
What is the purpose for the rebellion of Absalom’s being revealed in the Word of God? Listen to this lesson to learn about seven scenes of his revolt and six different situations where David has to make decisions based on either divine viewpoint or human viewpoint. See that these decisions were...
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208 - The Shepherd Protects Us [B]
Lambs and sheep are such cuddly creatures that most people love them. Listen to this lesson to learn six facts that show that sheep are helpless, stupid animals who cannot survive without a shepherd and that throughout the Bible believers are called sheep. Find that that God is our Shepherd on…
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207 - God Protects [B]
How can we stop being afraid in times of disaster? Listen to this lesson to learn that trusting in God is always the solution to fear. Hear some of the attacks on David discussed in Psalm 64 and how his enemies are gloating. See that God is going to turn the tables on these wicked people. Find…
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206 - Faith for Divine Protection [B]
Has the COVID-19 virus or some other sudden crisis turned your life on its head? If so, how do you recover? Listen to this message to hear timeless, biblical principles that help us to do the responsible thing as we trust in God. Find out how we are to pray during disastrous times following…
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205 - God Our Shield [B]
Do you struggle with worry and anxiety when facing unexpected troubles? Listen to this lesson to learn the secret to peace, contentment, and joy in your life when everything seems against you. Hear how David recovered from the treachery of his son, Absalom, by remembering who was in control....
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204 - Foolish vs. Wisdom: Confidence in the Battle [B]
When you’re hit by an avalanche of troubles, do you panic? Listen to this lesson to learn how David handled a situation that looked hopeless in Psalm 3. See how he first poured out his troubles to the Lord and then turned his thinking to an appreciation of God as his Deliverer. Hear about three...
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203 - Foolish vs. Wisdom: The Wisdom and Humility of David [B]
When facing a crisis, are you wise or foolish? Listen to this lesson to learn about David’s wisdom and humility when he was forced to flee his home and his throne in face of the treachery of his son, Absalom. Find out about the tests he is facing as those who are loyal to David leave with him.…
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202 - Foolish vs. Wisdom: The Self-Destructive Arrogance of Absalom [B]
Tricky politicians are nothing new. Listen to this lesson to hear about Absalom and the methods he used in scheming to become the next king of Israel. Hear the deceitful practices he employed as he ran down his father, David, and played into the hands of the people by telling them what they…
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201 - Power Lust [B]
What causes an individual, family, or nation to implode? Listen to this lesson to hear how a lust for power wreaks havoc in David’s family. See Absalom’s desire to become the next ruler of Israel and how David, who has lost his moral authority, is unable to effectively discipline his son. Learn...
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200 - God's Rule #1: Sin Has Consequences [B]
Explore the tragic story in graphic detail of David’s children as they deal with the consequences of sin. Hear about the rape of Tamar by her half-brother Amnon and the two-fold motivation for Absalom’s murder of Amnon. See how this story touches all of our own lives as we deal with our sin…
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199 - Don’t Feed the Beast! [B]
What causes us to rush headlong into doing things we know we shouldn’t? Listen to this lesson to learn how everyone is born with a sin nature. Find out about our lusts and lust patterns and how they influence our behavior. Hear eight facts about lusts and biblical examples of those who gave in to...
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198 - Solomon; David; Love and Hate [B]
Does God have favorites that He loves more than others? Listen to this lesson to learn a wide range of meanings for the words “love” and “hate” and how they refer to nations rather than individuals in some cases. Find out the connection between these people who are said to be loved and the role...
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197 - Excursus Part 3: The Value of Life in the Womb [C]
How is God involved in the human life found in the womb? Listen to this lesson to learn biblical terms that discuss when God is either directly or indirectly involved in events. Find out if the fact that God is indirectly involved makes it less significant. Find out the part God’s omniscience…
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196 - Excursus Part 2: The Parameters of Human Life [C]
When does the baby in the womb have a human soul? Listen to 10 points in this message that tell us where this issue is mentioned in the Scriptures. See that God is intimately involved in the formation of the baby in the womb, but it is not until the child’s birth that God breathes life into him....
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195 - Excursus: The Value of Human Life [C]
What does the Bible really teach about the pro-life/anti-abortion issue? Listen to this lesson to begin a study of how these movements began and grew over the years. Hear what positions ancient Judaism and the early church held on the question of when life begins. Find out if a couple create soul...
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194 - A Tale of Grief and Joy [B]
Do infants who die go to Heaven? Listen to this lesson to learn about David’s grief when his newborn son was near death. Hear about the confidence he expressed when told of the baby’s death, that he would see the child again after his own death. Contrast that with his reactions when others who…
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193 - The Joy of Forgiveness [B]
Are you filled with joy and gratitude over being forgiven when you confess your sins? Listen to this message to hear a thought-provoking lesson on the importance of confessing our sins so we can continue growing to spiritual maturity. Learn about King David’s refusal to confess his sins quickly…
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192 - Restoration to Worship and Service [B]
Do you have joy and gladness in your life? Listen to this lesson to learn that when David sinned he had lost the happiness he usually had in the Lord and felt sorrow and guilt. See what David wanted to do after God forgave those sins so others could enjoy the same deliverance from God. Find out...
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191 - Cleansing from Sin [B]
Does the Holy Spirit control the thinking of a believer? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Holy Spirit never overrides our volition by controlling us. Instead He influences our thinking when we are walking by means of the Spirit. Continue in the study of David’s confession of his sin in…
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190 - How to Confess Sin [B]
Do we sin because we’re sinners or are we sinners because we sin? Listen to this lesson to learn that all of us are born sinners and the sins we commit come from our sin nature. Hear how David in Psalm 51 discussed his thoughts about his sin which included deep depression and physical suffering....
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189 - Sin, Confession, Cleansing [B]
Pay to play? Sounds great until the price comes due. Listen to this lesson to learn how David was confronted by the prophet, Nathan, and realized that the sins he had worked so hard to conceal were known. See how he acknowledged his sins and whether or not guilt feelings were needed in order for...
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188 - David's Sin; God's Forgiveness and Discipline [b]
What made David throw over all his beliefs and standards in order to commit adultery with Bathsheba? Listen to this lesson to hear the unflinching account of how our lust patterns entice us to sin. Find out how David intensifies his sin through a complex web of deceit that results in ordering the...
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187 - God’s Grace Triumphs Over Sin [B]
What can we learn from David’s sins with Bathsheba? Listen to this lesson to hear four main points that apply not only to David but to all believers. See how we are provided with a window into the pathology of sin and our lust pattern trends that motivate us. Find out what two options we have for...
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From the words of a young David in 1 Samuel 17:37, “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.”, we derive the central theme for this study of 1st and 2nd Samuel, THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’s. We all face overwhelming circumstances in our life and the only thing that can give us strength to overcome those horrific circumstances is a realization that it is not by our might or power, but by the power of the Ho
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Dr. Robert L. Dean Jr.
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