Shemu’ĕl Bĕt (2 Samuel) 18:33

One of the Pharisees invited the Lord Jesus to eat a meal. As Jesus watched the guests choose the best places to sit, He told them a story, exhorting them not to choose the best seats, but to humbly choose the least important seats. Some people lift themselves up to be important, only to be abased; but the humble will be exalted.

Parenting can be difficult, rewarding, heartbreaking, and a true blessing, and God promises to be with us along the way as we pass on our faith to our children.

Whether from outward circumstances, inward struggles, or seemingly no reason at all, many of us go through seasons of depression. We often try to find hope, but it can be difficult to connect with God under the weight of our hurt. Built by a team that's experienced deep depression, this plan will help you connect to God's heart, give you practical action steps, and walk you towards healing.

2 Samuel depicts the ascension and reign of King David following the death of Saul and Jonathan. David united the kingdom, established Jerusalem as the capital city, and extended the territory of Israel. At the crescendo of the book, God promises David that "your throne shall be established forever" (2 Samuel 7:16). Despite David's wickedness, God ultimately fulfills his promises to David through the person and work of Jesus Christ.