Athey Creek: Audio Podcast

King David messes up big time when his pride moves him to conduct a census that ultimately leads to some terrible consequences for the people. However, as we study 1 Chronicles 21-22 we see that the Lord will take David’s mistake and use it as preparations begin for the building the temple.

King David messes up big time when his pride moves him to conduct a census that ultimately leads to some terrible consequences for the people. However, as we study 1 Chronicles 21-22 we see that the Lord will take David’s mistake and use it as preparations begin for the building the temple.

David literally has a giant problem in 1 Chronicles 20. While we don’t encounter actual giants today, we still have our own problems that are trying to destroy us. Fortunately, we already know our adversary’s tactics and God has given us the tools to fight the battle and the ultimate victory through Jesus Christ.

David literally has a giant problem in 1 Chronicles 20. While we don’t encounter actual giants today, we still have our own problems that are trying to destroy us. Fortunately, we already know our adversary’s tactics and God has given us the tools to fight the battle and the ultimate victory through Jesus Christ.

David has a great idea to build a permanent temple for the Ark, but the Lord tells him no because He has an even better plan. As we study 1 Chronicles 17-18 we see God reveal His promise and David carrying out his purpose.

David has a great idea to build a permanent temple for the Ark, but the Lord tells him no because He has an even better plan. As we study 1 Chronicles 17-18 we see God reveal His promise and David carrying out his purpose.

Nahash makes a complete fool of himself when he questions the motives behind David’s act of kindness in 1 Chronicles 19. As we are challenged to not only be kind but accept kindness from others, we must also decide how to respond to the Lord’s kindness towards us.

Nahash makes a complete fool of himself when he questions the motives behind David’s act of kindness in 1 Chronicles 19. As we are challenged to not only be kind but accept kindness from others, we must also decide how to respond to the Lord’s kindness towards us.

Even with his sins and failures, David was still a man with a heart for the Lord and an example of how to walk with Him. As we study 1 Chronicles 14-16 we see how David’s prayer life, godly actions and continual worship led him to be such a man of God.

Even with his sins and failures, David was still a man with a heart for the Lord and an example of how to walk with Him. As we study 1 Chronicles 14-16 we see how David’s prayer life, godly actions and continual worship led him to be such a man of God.

David is in the middle of a colossal failure in 1 Chronicles 15 after he disregarded God’s instructions in his first attempt to move the Ark of the Covenant. When he finally does it right with proper reverence and respect we see God blessing the move and His presence among the people once again.

David is in the middle of a colossal failure in 1 Chronicles 15 after he disregarded God’s instructions in his first attempt to move the Ark of the Covenant. When he finally does it right with proper reverence and respect we see God blessing the move and His presence among the people once again.

Surrounded by his mighty men, David is crowned king and begins establishing his new kingdom from Jerusalem in 1 Chronicles 11-13. However, one of his first acts – to move the Ark of the Covenant back into the city – is met with disastrous results.

Surrounded by his mighty men, David is crowned king and begins establishing his new kingdom from Jerusalem in 1 Chronicles 11-13. However, one of his first acts – to move the Ark of the Covenant back into the city – is met with disastrous results.

In the daily spiritual battle surrounding us it’s important to be equipped to fight just as David’s mighty army was in 1 Chronicles 12. As we study their actions we learn that who we surround ourselves with and what we gather around will impact whether we find ourselves in victory or defeat.