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Family Devotions - Entries tagged "Samuel"
SunSundayMarMarch27th2011
Mar.27 - God Forgives David
God Forgives David
Passage: 2 Samuel 11–12
Principle: We should turn to God’s grace after disobeying His Word.
Praise: “Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord.”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did David disobey God’s Word?
• How did God extend grace to David?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By accepting the consequences of his sin.
• By repenting of his sin and receiving God’s forgiveness.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 2 Samuel 11–12.
Next Week: Review Sunday
SunSundayMarMarch20th2011
Mar.20 - God’s Gracious Promise to David
God’s Gracious Promise to David
Passage: 2 Samuel 7
Principle: We can rejoice and trust in God’s gracious promises.
Praise: “God Is So Good”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What promise did God make to David and his family?
• How did Jesus fulfill the promise that God made to David?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting that God keeps His promises.
• By thanking God for His grace toward unworthy sinners.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 2 Samuel 7.
Next Week: 2 Samuel 11–12
SunSundayMarMarch13th2011
Mar.13 - God Makes David King
God Makes David King
Passage: 2 Samuel 1:1–2:4a
Principle: God’s plan includes the death of the righteous and the wicked.
Praise: “This Is the Day”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did David react to the death of Saul and Jonathan?
• How did God keep His promise to David to make him king?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting that God has control over life and death.
• By praying for the salvation of unbelievers.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 2 Samuel 1:1–2:4a.
Next week: 2 Samuel 7
SunSundayMarMarch6th2011
Mar.6 - God Judges between David and Saul
God Judges between David and Saul
Passage: 1 Samuel 24
Principle: God’s Word is the standard of right and wrong.
Praise: “Undivided Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why didn’t David kill Saul when he had the opportunity?
• What was the difference between Saul’s reaction and David’s reaction to God’s
commands?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting Scripture over the advice of other people.
• By obeying Scripture.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 24.
Next Week: 2 Samuel 1:1–2:4a
SunSundayFebFebruary27th2011
Feb.27 - God Is Sovereign over Friendships
God Is Sovereign over Friendships
Passage: 1 Samuel 18:1–11; 20:1–42
Principle: Relationships are a gift from God.
Praise: “Beloved”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What kind of relationship did David have with Saul and Jonathan?
• Why did Saul try to kill David?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By showing love to those who love him and to those who dislike him.
• By trusting that God is sovereign over the relationships in his life.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 18:1–11; 20:1–42.
Next Week: 1 Samuel 24
SunSundayFebFebruary20th2011
Feb.20 - David Defends God’s Honor
David Defends God’s Honor
Passage: 1 Samuel 17
Principle: Believers must live for the Lord’s glory.
Praise: “The Battle Belongs to the Lord”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• What happened between the Philistines and Israel?
• How did David defend God’s honor?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By glorifying God with his actions and thoughts.
• By doing what pleases God, regardless of the consequences.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 17.
Next Week: 1 Samuel 18:1–11; 20:1–42
SunSundayFebFebruary6th2011
Feb.6 - God Sees David’s Heart
God Sees David’s Heart
Passage: 1 Samuel 16
Principle: God sees the hearts of all men.
Praise: “Undivided Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How was David chosen as king of Israel?
• How is God’s view of man different from ours?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By examining his heart and learning what pleases the Lord.
• By not judging others based on their outward appearance.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 16.
Next Week: Review Sunday (review lessons from Judges)
MonMondayJanJanuary31st2011
Jan.30 - Saul Disobeys God
Saul Disobeys God
Passage: 1 Samuel 13:1–14; 15:1–34
Principle: God’s Word is authoritative and must be obeyed.
Praise: “Create in Me a Clean Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why did Saul’s actions displease the Lord?
• How did Saul try to justify his actions?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By submitting to the authority of God’s Word and obeying it completely.
• By repenting from being stubborn, which is a serious offense to God.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 13:1–14; 15:1–34.
Next Week: 1 Samuel 16
SunSundayJanJanuary23rd2011
Jan.23 - Israel Rejects God as King
Israel Rejects God as King
Passage: 1 Samuel 8–12
Principle: God is King, and we must submit to Him.
Praise: “He Reigns”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• Why was Israel’s request for a king sinful?
• What were God’s conditions for blessing Israel and their new king?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By trusting God, not human strength or wisdom, in trying times.
• By obeying God, who is King
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 8–12.
Next Week: 1 Samuel 13:1–14; 15:1–34
SunSundayJanJanuary16th2011
Jan.16 - God Gives Israel a Prophet and a Judge
God Gives Israel a Prophet and a Judge
Passage: 1 Samuel 1–7
Principle: God graciously intervenes in the lives of men.
Praise: “Cry of My Heart”
Prompt: Ask your child these questions:
• How did God bless Israel with a prophet and judge?
• How did God bless Hannah with a son?
Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways:
• By rejoicing that God intervenes in the lives of men.
• By responding to God’s Word by being obedient.
This Week: As a family, read selected portions of 1 Samuel 1–7.
Next Week: 1 Samuel 8–12
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