Let God Build Your House Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Readings: 2 Samuel 7 | Psalm 75 2 Samuel 7 is arguably the most important chapter in the Old Testament for understanding who Jesus is. It marks one of God’s greatest covenants to humanity. David is sitting in his palace of cedar, feeling a bit Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
The Long Game Date: Monday, March 30, 2026 Readings: 2 Samuel 5 | Psalm 74:12-23 You might want to watch this short video overview of 2 Samuel from the Bible Project, providing context for the next leg of our journey through the "grand narrative" of Scripture. In 2 Samuel 5, we Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
Facing Giants Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026 Readings: 1 Samuel 17 | Psalm 74:1-11 We often treat David and Goliath like a self-help story about overcoming your giants, but theologically, it’s much bigger. David isn’t just a brave kid; he is the “anointed champion” of Israel. While the entire army Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
The Heart is the Headline Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 Readings: 1 Samuel 16 | Psalm 73:15-28 After the failure of Saul, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem. It’s a classic underdog setup. Even Samuel, the great prophet, falls for the height and appearance trap again when he sees Eliab. But God shuts it down: Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
The Danger of Partial Obedience Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 Readings: 1 Samuel 15 | Psalm 73:1-14 Let’s be real, 1 Samuel 15 is a sobering challenge for our modern sensibilities. The command for “herem” (Hebrew for total destruction, a.k.a. genocide) feels jarringly at odds with the “God is love” vibe we Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
The Weight of Annointing Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Readings: 1 Samuel 10 | Psalm 72 In 1 Samuel 10, the vibe shifts from a private meeting to a public reality. Saul is anointed, and the Spirit of God rushes upon him, changing him into “a different person.” This is a profound moment in the Jesse Lund • Daily Devotionals
