The Life and Reign of King David
The book of 2 Samuel follows the life and reign of David. God used David to bring Israel back to Himself, and to set the standard for the reign of future kings. Many kings after David were judged by whether they had done what was right in the sight of the Lord according to their father David. But more importantly, 2 Samuel records the personal covenant God made with David for an everlasting kingdom.
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Women at the Tomb of Jesus
In most versions of the gospels, women were the first know and see that Jesus had risen from the dead. In Luke, several women went to the tomb to prepare Jesus' body with spices, only to find it empty.
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Samson as the Strongman for God and Last Judge of Israel
That God would so endow a man with fantastic physical ability shows yet another side of the awesome God of Strength. Although skeptics may dismiss the Biblical account of Samson as myth, God's Word is truth.
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Composer Edward Perronet Writes All Hail the Power of Jesus
Written in 1779, All Hail the Power of Jesus Name has been called the "National Anthem of Christendom," and has been translated into nearly every existing language.
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Composer Phillip Brooks Writes O Little Town of Bethlehem
Recalling a magical Christmas Eve night in Bethlehem, Brooks wrote a song for the children's choir of his church. His organist put melody to his words and O Little Town of Bethlehem was sung for the very first time.
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