The Bible Thru The Eyes Of Its Writers

First person accounts as they might have given them today.

A Shepherd’s Story

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.

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Philemon’s Story

My name is Philemon and this is my story. It’s been described as the application of the highest principles to the most common affairs, but at the time it happened it was just two people at odds with each other being reconciled by a common love for the Lord.

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David’s Story: Conclusion, 2 Samuel 20-24 and 1 Chronicles 20-29

The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: “When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass from the earth.”

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David’s Story: Part 9, 2 Samuel 13-19

It didn’t take long for Nathan’s prophecy about my family to start coming true. Remember, the Lord had Nathan tell me that as a consequence of my sin with Bathsheba calamity would come out of my own household. (Warning: Content may not be appropriate for all ages!)

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David’s Story, Part 8 , 2 Samuel 8-12

Have mercy on me, O God,according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Psalm 51:1

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David’s Story Part 7 – 2 Samuel 5-7

I couldn’t believe it! I had asked to build Him a house and instead He had promised to build up my house. From this time forth every King of Israel would be descended from me.

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David’s Story Part 6 – 2 Samuel 1-4

Even in the vacuum of leadership created by Saul’s death, I thought it best to wait for the Lord’s timing, and it turned out to be a good thing I did. I was going to need all the help I could get.

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David’s Story Part 5 – 1 Samuel 27-30

There is a way that seems right to man but the end thereof is death.
Prov 14:12

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David’s Story, Part 4 – 1 Samuel 23-26

That day the Lord showed me that opportunity does not equal mandate. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean it’s the Lord’s will that you should.

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David’s Story, Part 3 – 1 Samuel 21-22

I hope you’re beginning to see the clear parallels between my life and yours. Like it was for me, a throne is God’s purpose for you (1 Peter 2:9-12), a cross is his path for you (Matt. 10:37-39), and faith is his plan for you (2 Cor. 5:7).

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