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David a fait venir l’Arche de l’Éternel à Jérusalem. Le Seigneur va lui donner du repos. Mais dans son zèle pour Dieu, David va nourrir un autre projet. 

L’Arche a été déposée chez Obed-Edom, et cet homme est béni ainsi que sa famille. Lorsque David apprend cela, il décide de faire venir l’Arche à Jérusalem. Ce second voyage va être, cette fois, bien différent. 

A présent que David a été oint roi, qu’il a établi sa demeure à Jérusalem, il forme le projet de faire venir l’Arche à Jérusalem. Mais tout ne va pas se dérouler comme prévu.Lisons 2 Samuel 6, versets 1 à 11. 

Fr. Mike reflects on King Saul's despair in the face of trial, and how he seeks other means of comfort when he feels like God has abandoned him. God never abandons us, especially in the midst of danger. Fr. Mike invites us to place our trust in God's promise, instead of r ... Show More

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah's prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today's readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72. ... Show More

I decided to continue with the story of David and King Saul. We couldn't be left with that cliffhanger. David had to flee, and King Saul is still on the hunt. There are some very sad moments in this story, but I think you'll be pleased with the ending. I love God's conversations ... Show More

Becoming king at the young age of 25, Hezekiah did what was good and right before the Lord. He was quite the opposite of his wicked father, King Ahaz. He reopened the temple and destroyed any existing idols, and he faithfully kept the commandments that the Lord gave to Moses. We ... Show More

Fr. Mike breaks down David's tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David's road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Ps ... Show More

Fr. Mike looks into David's last words to his son Solomon and explains why it could have been hard for him to take David's advice. He also points out the important role of the mother of the king, and how this will foreshadow the role of Mary in the New Testament. Today's readings ... Show More

Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. ... Show More

King Ahab and Queen Jezebel's son, King Ahaziah, falls through a window. He sends a group of men to inquire of an idol as to whether he will recover or not. The king gets an answer but not from who he expected.  Today's story comes from 2 Kings chapter one.  Learn more about your ... Show More

« Lève-toi, parcours le pays dans sa longueur et sa largeur, car je te le donnerai. » Genèse 13, 17 Genèse 12 commence par l'appel de Dieu à Abram, lui promettant de faire de lui une grande nation. Abram obéit et part pour Canaan, mais une famine l’oblige à se rendre en Égypte. A ... Show More

Fr. Mike explains why it's important to focus on our own journey with the Lord over those around us while highlighting the leadership of king Josiah. He also reminds us how the mistakes of past kings had led Israel down a dark path. Today's readings are 2 Kings 23, 2 Chro ... Show More