2 Samuel 8–9, 1 Chronicles 18

Common Theme
God establishes and secures David’s kingdom, extending his rule and enabling him to reign with justice and kindness. David’s victories and his grace to Mephibosheth reflect the covenant faithfulness of a God who conquers and restores.

Questions to Consider
– What do David’s victories and his kindness to Mephibosheth reveal about God’s character?
– How does God’s covenant shape David’s leadership in both strength and mercy?

God Shot
God is a covenant-keeping King who gives victory and peace, not merely for dominance but for the display of His righteousness and steadfast love. He delights in justice and mercy, and He enables His servant to mirror His heart through protection and compassion.

Psalms 25, 29, 33, 36, 39

Common Theme
These psalms highlight the contrast between God’s steadfast character and humanity’s frailty, emphasizing our need for divine guidance, mercy, and trust in God’s sovereign power. In the face of personal weakness or worldly chaos, the righteous find stability by fearing the Lord and hoping in His steadfast love.

Questions
– What does it look like to wait on the Lord while surrounded by uncertainty or opposition?
– How does recognizing God’s power and steadfast love reshape our response to fear or sin?

God Shot
God is shown as sovereign in power (Psalm 29), full of steadfast love and faithfulness (Psalms 25, 33, 36), and attentive to our cries even in silence (Psalm 39). He delights in righteousness and mercy, not just raw strength—His justice and love anchor the universe, even as He invites the humble to trust and walk with Him.

2 Samuel 6–7; 1 Chronicles 17

Common Theme
God desires to dwell among His people, but His presence must be honored with reverence and obedience. Though human plans may seem noble, God sovereignly establishes His own purposes and promises to fulfill them by His grace.

Questions
– How can I cultivate a heart that honors God’s holiness without becoming casual or presumptuous with His presence?
– What does God’s covenant with David teach me about His long-term plans versus my immediate desires?

God Shot
God is both holy and near—He will not be approached carelessly, as seen in Uzzah’s death, yet He delights to dwell with His people, blessing the house of Obed-edom and promising David an everlasting kingdom. He is a covenant-keeping God who initiates grace, not because of human merit, but because it pleases Him to establish His name and extend His kingdom through whom He chooses.

Psalms 89, 96, 100–101, 105, 132

Common Theme:
God is faithful to His covenant and worthy of joyful, obedient worship. These psalms celebrate His righteous rule, His mighty acts on behalf of His people, and His call for holiness in leaders and worshipers alike.

Questions:

• How does remembering God’s past faithfulness shape our present trust and praise?
• What does it look like to worship God with both joy and integrity?

God Shot:
God is the eternal King who remembers His promises, works wonders in history, and reigns with justice and steadfast love. He delights in righteousness and invites His people into joyful worship rooted in His faithfulness and holiness.

Psalms 1-2, 15, 22-24, 47, 68

Common Theme:
God reigns with righteousness and calls His people to holiness, trust, and worship. He is a just King who defends the righteous, judges the wicked, and is worthy of reverent awe and joyful praise.

Questions:

• What kind of person does God welcome into His presence?
• How does trusting in God’s sovereignty shape my response to hardship and injustice?

God Shot:
God is a righteous King who delights in purity, justice, and truth. He defends the afflicted, exalts the humble, and reveals His glory to those who seek Him with clean hands and a pure heart.

1 Chronicles 13–16

Common Theme:
God’s presence is central to the life and worship of His people, and approaching Him requires both reverence and obedience. These chapters show Israel’s renewed commitment to God’s ways, especially in restoring the ark and instituting proper worship.

Reflection Questions:

• What does this passage teach me about the importance of honoring God’s holiness in worship?
• How am I tempted to approach God on my own terms rather than according to His revealed will?

God Shot:
God is holy and not to be approached casually—when David first tried to move the ark without following God’s instructions, judgment followed; but when he returned with reverence and obedience, joy and blessing came. God desires to dwell with His people, but He insists on being worshiped in truth and according to His ways.

Common Theme (Psalm 106–107)

God’s mercy remains constant despite Israel’s repeated rebellion; He responds to their cries with deliverance. His steadfast love endures even when His people forget His works and break covenant.

Questions to Consider

• What does it reveal about God that He repeatedly rescues people who continually rebel?
• How should I respond to the pattern of God’s mercy and my forgetfulness?

God Shot

God is a covenant-keeping Redeemer who abounds in steadfast love, even when His people betray Him. He hears their cries in distress, remembers His promises, and acts not because of their worthiness but because of His mercy and faithfulness to His name.

Psalm 133

Common Theme

Psalm 133 celebrates the beauty and blessing of unity among God’s people. Harmony among brothers is portrayed not just as good, but sacred—bringing God’s favor and refreshment like anointing oil or morning dew.

Questions to Consider

• Why does God so highly value unity among His people?
• What specific actions promote or disrupt the kind of unity described here?

God Shot

God is the source and sustainer of true unity, and He delights in seeing His people dwell together in peace. He commands His blessing where unity reigns—because it reflects His own nature and the harmony of His purposes.