Author Archives: PastorDave

The Fall of the Southern Kingdom Judah (aka ‘Treacherous Sister’ / Jeremiah 3.6-11)

Posted on August 27, 2022 by PastorDave

1&2 Kings | Lesson 11 | Lesson Notes/Talking Points Read 2 Kings 25.1-21 I / INTRODUCTION I don’t know any better way to begin this lesson than by quoting the aphorism we’ve all heard many times: ‘Those who do not … Continue reading →

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The Fall of the Northern Kingdom Israel: when, how, & why

Posted on August 20, 2022 by PastorDave

Read 2 Kings 17.1-41 | Lesson 10 | Lesson Notes/Talking Points I / INTRODUCTION We are all surrounded in our daily lives by all kinds of warning alerts and alarms: tornado warning sirens, smoke and CO2 alarms, screeching alerts on … Continue reading →

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“Your love is like (no, better than) fine wine”

Posted on August 20, 2022 by PastorDave

Today is Debbie’s birthday. Although she has been the delight of my eyes from the very first time ever I saw her face, she has become the delight of my heart the more I came to know her … and … Continue reading →

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The Day the ‘Music’ Almost Died

Posted on August 13, 2022 by PastorDave

King Joash of Judah: The Day the ‘Music’ Almost Died 2 Kings 11.1-21 | Lesson 9 | Lesson Notes/Talking Points Read 2 Kings 11.1-21 & 2 Chronicles 21-24 I / INTRODUCTION Yes, I’m alluding here to Don McLean’s song “The … Continue reading →

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Others May, You Cannot

Posted on August 8, 2022 by PastorDave

If God has called you to be really like Jesus, He will draw you into a life of crucifixion and humility, and put upon you such demands of obedience, that you will not be able to follow other people, or … Continue reading →

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Elisha: “This Day is a Day of Good News!”

Posted on August 6, 2022 by PastorDave

Read 2 Kings 7.1-20 | Lesson 8 | Lesson Notes/Talking Points I / MAKING THE CONNECTION “This day is a day of good news!” [verse 9] is what the four lepers said to one another upon discovering these large stashes … Continue reading →

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a loving tribute to my dear friend – Betty Anne Lance

Posted on August 5, 2022 by PastorDave

BETTY ANNE LANCE February 17, 1935 – July 23, 2022 Delivered at her Memorial / Celebration of Life service I can only wish that I had known Betty during her more healthy and active years. But I didn’t. Many of … Continue reading →

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Elisha: The cleansing of Naaman the Syrian

Posted on July 30, 2022 by PastorDave

Read 2 Kings 5.1-14 | Lesson 7 | Lesson Notes/Talking Points I / MAKING THE CONNECTION Here is what has happened in Israel since our last lessons from the ministry of Elijah Elijah has anointed Elisha to be his successor … Continue reading →

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Solomon: Wisdom Requested and Granted

Posted on July 29, 2022 by PastorDave

Sunday School Lesson Notes/Talking Points | Lesson 1 Read 1 Kings 3.1-15 I / INTRODUCTION TO 1 KINGS We will begin a survey and study of 1 & 2 Kings. First, a brief introduction to these historical books… What will … Continue reading →

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Solomon: Downgrade, Downslide, Downfall

Posted on July 29, 2022 by PastorDave

Sunday School Lesson Notes/Talking Points | Lesson 2 1 Kings 11.1-13 Read 1 Kings 11.1-13 MAKING THE CONNECTION Solomon succeeded his father, David, and reigned over the united kingdom of Israel for 40 years / ch 11.42 His story is … Continue reading →

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