Category Archives: Just Read It!

Want to Draw Closer to God?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Photo Credit: wordjourney.com God can feel distant … even if we have come to know Him in a personal relationship.  Enjoying an intimate walk with God seems impossible, yet it is something God longs for with you, and that’s the … Continue reading →

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2 Kings – The Fall of Israel

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: biblesearch.com Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips about reading the … Continue reading →

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The Fall of the Kingdom of Israel in Splinters (1 Kings 12-22)

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: dorasdaddyspeak.blogspot.com Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips about reading the … Continue reading →

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The Rise of the Kingdom of Israel in Splendor (1 Kings 1-11)

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: forums.civfanatics.com Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips about reading the … Continue reading →

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David's Troubles Are Caused By God's Judgment ( 2 Samuel 12-24)

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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David's Transgressions Are Caused By His Disobedience to God (2 Samuel 11-12)

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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2 Samuel: The Reign of King David (about 40 years)

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: identity33.com Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips about reading the … Continue reading →

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Your Passion is YOUR Passion!

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. Yet his sons did not walk in his ways … Continue reading →

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King Saul's Rejection of God Leads to David's Anointing as King of Israel (1 Samuel 15-31)

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Artwork Credit: pumpkinvinebaptistchurch.org Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips about reading the … Continue reading →

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Israel Rejects God's Reign, Establishing Saul as King of Israel (1 Samuel 8-15)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Image Credit: joannemattera.blogspot.com Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips about reading the … Continue reading →

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