David Grann

The Judge Gideon we all know. The judge Gideon was a God-fearing leader. The judge Gideon was a good example. Gideon led Israel against the Midianites. He led them and defeated the Midianites. He led a wicked nation who always fell into sin. He was a strong leader who loved God. Gideon led during a hard time for the people of Israel. He was small and poor but showed himself to be strong and rich in the faith in God for the victory over his enemies. As we know, the people of Israel served Baal. When

During the Maccabees rule as high priests and kings, worldliness set in and Israel was in spiritual decline. As Rome became the most powerful empire at the time, the last Maccabean ruler was replaced in 63 BC. as Antipater became the procurator of Judea and his two sons became governors, the younger being a 25-year-old by the name of Herod the Great who was given the province of Galilee. Herod at first aggressively defeated the rebellion led by Israeli nationalists. He executed its leader and appeared

Psalm 130 is an unidentified Psalm in the Hebrew book of psalms collected by a remorseful Israelite. The house of worship has constructed countless use of the Psalms, and incorporated this Psalm as one of its seven remorseful Psalms. This essay will search the contextual, form, factual structure, and basic verses of this Psalm for the principle of exegesis and devotion. The Song of praise becomes a Psalm of thanks, glorifying God for His compassion and mercy previously displayed to the Psalmist

While reading David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell it became clear to me that many things I perceive in real life are not actually as they seem and small choices can have big effects. He uses stories from history as well as stories and studies he has put together supplemented by real statistics and information to shine a light on a lot of misconceptions people have with how the world works. He presents an alternate way to look at the world and

In the 23rd Psalm, David presents two images born out of his imagination that, for him, depict what it means to have an intimate relationship with God. The first image portrays God as a shepherd and David as a sheep, which exemplifies the Love of God in the relationship. The second image portrays God as a Host and David as an honored guest; which exemplifies the Grace of God in the relationship. In both cases, David’s depiction of this relationship is an image of someone, not something. Unfortunately

story of Jonathan and his friend David, who was appointed to be the next king after Saul. God’s sovereignty in David’s rise as king exemplifies how He can choose anyone to carry out His will. Because Saul was leading Israel to disaster, God asked Samuel to anoint a replacement who would become king after Saul. The Lord led Samuel to David, who was an “unimpressive shepherd boy;” he was the

An underdog is someone “. . . who, by all expectations, should not have won” (Gladwell 8). In the movie Happy Gilmore, Gilmore a former hockey star was trying to save his grandmother’s house by signing up for the Pro Golf Tour. It occurred to Gilmore that if he could use a slap shot swing to hit golf balls he could make the money he needed. Gilmore’s aggressive playing and wild run-up swing never should have been successful in the game of golf, but it was. Gilmore’s crazy style and skill won over

“The field of Boaz was near the city of Bethlehem and was the place where Ruth gleaned corn for herself and Naomi. It is also in this area that David would tend his father’s sheep, and that Joseph would bring his young wife, Mary, to deliver her baby, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is possible that in the hills above these fields the shepherds were tending their flocks on the night when Christ was born” (Zodhiates). The location of this story is substantial enough on its own to warrant inclusion in the

David was living in a beautiful house which was made of fine cedar wood, while the Ark of God dwelled in only a tent. Because of this, David felt guilty about his seemingly lavish living conditions, so he suggested building a temple to the prophet Nathan, and Nathan tells David to do whatever he thinks is best. But that night, God spoke to Nathan and informed him that he has always lived in a tent or tabernacle, and he doesn’t mind it. God also reminds Nathan that he’s never asked any of the former

David Kills 100 Philistines “We love you David!” the crowd screamed like a siren in the heat of the night, pounding the towns ear drums until they bled, as David and the Israel army paraded into town. There was blood all over David’s armor but everyone wanted to see the little shepherd boy who had defeated the mighty Goliath. David had looked after his sheep day in and day out, but now he had become a well-known warrior of the Israelites; a hero to the people. Saul was king of the Israelites at