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John Chapter 21: Verses 20-22 (NIV) Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”)  When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”  Jesus answered, “If I want him…

Proverbs Chapter 13: Verse 22 (NIV) A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,  but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. At my church connect group just now we are looking in our bible study at the “heroes of faith” listed in Hebrews chapter 11, and the legacy that we…

1 Samuel Chapter 30: Verse 6 (NIV) David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. This chapter in David’s life is another lesson for me on how not to let my emotions dominate my circumstances.…

1 Samuel Chapter 28: Verses 5 -7 (NIV)  When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was afraid; terror filled his heart.  He inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.  Saul then said to his attendants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I may go and inquire of her.” “There is one in…

1 Samuel Chapter 24: Verses 4-6 (NIV) The men said, “This is the day the Lord spoke of when he said to you, ‘I will give your enemy into your hands for you to deal with as you wish.’” Then David crept up unnoticed and cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. Afterward, David was conscience-stricken for having cut off a corner…

1 Samuel Chapter 22: Verses 1-2 (NIV) David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their commander. About four hundred men were with him.…

1 Samuel Chapter 20: verse 4 (NLT) “Tell me what I can do to help you,” Jonathan exclaimed. 1 Samuel Chapter 20: verse 42 (NLT)  At last Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for we have sworn loyalty to each other in the Lord’s name. The Lord is the witness of a bond between us and our…

1 Samuel Chapter 18 – Verses 28-29  When Saul realized that the Lord was with David and how much his daughter Michal loved him, Saul became even more afraid of him, and he remained David’s enemy for the rest of his life. Saul was never able to relinquish his need to feel approved by people, so as David’s…

1 Samuel Chapter 16: Verse 1 (NIV) The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” Samuel grieved for Saul because God…

1 Samuel Chapter 15: verse 22  But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices    as much as in obeying the Lord?To obey is better than sacrifice,    and to heed is better than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel Chapter 15: verse 24  Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned. I violated the Lord’s command and your instructions. I…