2 Samuel

This is the tenth installment of a Bible reading plan following the lectionary pattern, featuring daily readings from the Psalms, Old Testament, and New Testament. This month includes a daily reading of God's covenant with David from 1 Chronicles 17, intended to frame our understanding of the overarching Gospel narrative in which 2 Samuel plays a vital role. Each day also includes devotional primers to prepare your heart and mind for meaningful engagement with the Scriptures.

Reading With the People of God #10 Kingdom

2 Samuel is all about Jesus! This 9-day plan will walk you through the book of 2 Samuel by reading just a chapter or two a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

Jesus in All of 2 Samuel - A Video Devotional

“The Life of David” is an in-depth study through 1-2 Samuel. Together, we will look at how David stewarded his heart through the complexities and challenges he faced. This month-long study will bring biblical context to why we do what we do as a community: ministering to the Lord and establishing a resting place for Him.

The Life of David

David's life is described in detail in the Bible. He was “a man after God's heart.” What exactly does that mean? How can we learn from David’s example? These and other questions are answered in this reading plan. Read along and discover how ancient stories are still relevant today!

David, a Man After God’s Heart

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Renewing Word of Promise.”

Daily Bible Reading – May 2022 God’s Renewing Word of Promise

King David is described in the New Testament as a man after God’s own heart, meaning that he aligned his own heart with that of God’s. As we study David’s life, our goal for this series is to analyze the things David did in 1 & 2 Samuel in order to mold our hearts after God’s and resemble the same intensity of focus and spirit that David showcased throughout his life. 

After God's Own Heart

What is an Anchoring Time? It's time spent focused on encountering God through reading the Bible. Join us as we read through 1 & 2 Samuel! This Old Testament book is filled with stories of God's faithfulness and bold examples of faith.


Anchoring Time - 1 & 2 Samuel

Every man is called by God to embrace his vulnerability and strive for connection; to fight and take ground in the sacred terrain of relationships. David’s life serves as a blueprint for men who urgently need to abandon isolation and the cultural lies of unhealthy individualism. Ten Men is a powerful call to rally toward the brotherhood we were created to experience. These devotions are best shared with other men who also need to be lifted from their loneliness. Let’s embark on this life-changing journey together!

Ten Men: The Rich Connections Every Man Needs (A Study of King David)

2nd Samuel depicts the establishment of the Davidic dynasty as God made the covenant with David that his house would endure forever. However, David had soon fallen into sin by committing adultery with Bathsheba and murdering Uriah, incurring punishments among the nation. The books of Samuel show us that our ultimate trust is not in rulers who can conquer nations, but the foreshadowed Messiah who can conquer sins. 