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2 Samuel 16:1 - 18:33

- As David flees Jerusalem, Ziba provides supplies and claims Mephibosheth's loyalty while Shimei curses David; Absalom enters the city and takes David's concubines on Ahithophel's advice.

- Hushai undermines Ahithophel's counsel, leading to Absalom's defeat in battle; Joab kills Absalom against orders, David mourns deeply, and the army returns victorious.

Acts 7:54 - 8:8

- Enraged by Stephen's words, the council drags him out and stones him as he sees Jesus and prays for his persecutors; Saul approves the killing.

- A great persecution scatters believers except the apostles; Philip preaches in Samaria with signs, healing, and exorcisms, bringing great joy as many believe.

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Psalms 3:1 - 4:8

- David cries to God amid many rising enemies and taunts that God will not deliver him, yet affirms the Lord as his shield and the one who lifts his head.

- He calls on God to arise and save him, then in Psalm 4 pleads for relief from distress, warns against sin, and rests securely in God's peace and protection.

Psalms 12:1 - 13:6

- The psalmist laments the vanishing of the godly and the prevalence of flattering, deceitful tongues among the wicked, but trusts God to arise and protect the oppressed.

- In Psalm 13, David questions how long God will hide his face and allow sorrow and enemy triumph, yet resolves to trust in God's steadfast love and rejoice in his salvation.

Psalms 28:1-9

- The psalmist pleads with God not to be silent lest he become like those going down to the pit, and asks for justice against the wicked who speak peace while plotting evil.

- He praises God for hearing his cry, being his strength and shield, and saving his people, blessing them as their shepherd and carrying them forever.

Psalms 55:1-23

- David pours out his complaint to God in anguish over the oppression and betrayal by a close friend who once worshiped with him, pleading for swift destruction of the wicked.

- He casts his burden on the Lord who sustains him, trusting that God will never let the righteous be shaken and will bring down the bloodthirsty and deceitful.

Acts 7:29-53

- Stephen continues recounting Moses' life: his call at the burning bush, leading the exodus, receiving the law, yet Israel's ancestors rejected him and turned to idolatry with the golden calf.

- He accuses the council of being stiff-necked like their fathers, resisting the Holy Spirit, persecuting prophets, and betraying and murdering the Righteous One, Jesus.

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2 Samuel 14:1 - 15:37

- Joab arranges for a wise woman from Tekoa to tell David a parable about a widow's sons, prompting David to allow Absalom's return from exile, though he initially refuses to see him.

- Absalom reconciles with David but then steals the hearts of Israel, declares himself king in Hebron, and forces David to flee Jerusalem as many follow the rebellion.

Acts 7:1-28

- Stephen defends himself before the high priest by recounting Israel's history from Abraham's call and covenant through Joseph in Egypt and Moses' early life.

- Moses is rejected by his own people when trying to deliver them, flees to Midian, and is later called by God at the burning bush, yet the ancestors resisted the Holy Spirit as their fathers did.

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2 Samuel 13:1-39

- Amnon, David's son, lusts after his half-sister Tamar, feigns illness, rapes her, then rejects and hates her violently.

- Absalom harbors hatred, has Amnon killed at a sheep-shearing feast, flees to Geshur, leaving David mourning both sons.

Acts 6:1-15

- As the disciples multiply, Hellenistic widows complain of neglect in food distribution, prompting the apostles to appoint seven Spirit-filled men including Stephen to serve tables.

- Stephen performs wonders and is seized by opponents; before the council he speaks with a face like an angel, facing false accusations of blasphemy against Moses and God.

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1 Chronicles 20:1-8

- Joab leads the army to besiege and capture Rabbah of the Ammonites while David remains in Jerusalem, taking the king's crown and much spoil.

- Battles against Philistine giants in Gezer result in their defeat by David's mighty men, ending further threats from the Philistines.

Psalms 32:1-11

- Blessed are those whose sins are forgiven and covered, with no deceit in their spirit, as David experienced relief after confessing his transgressions.

- The godly are urged to pray while God may be found, to not be like stubborn horses, and to rejoice in the Lord's steadfast love and deliverance.

Psalms 51:1-19

- David pleads for mercy and cleansing from his sin, acknowledging his iniquity and asking God to create a clean heart and renew a right spirit within him.

- He vows to teach sinners God's ways, praises God for a broken spirit as true sacrifice, and prays for Zion's prosperity and the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.

Psalms 86:1-17

- David cries out for God to hear and answer him in trouble, affirming God's goodness, mercy, and uniqueness among gods while seeking strength and guidance.

- He asks for a sign of God's favor, deliverance from enemies, and comfort for his soul, trusting in the Lord's steadfast love and compassion.

Psalms 122:1-9

- The psalmist rejoices at the invitation to go to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, where tribes ascend to give thanks and pray for the city's peace.

- Prayers are offered for the peace and security of Jerusalem, for the sake of brothers, friends, and the house of the Lord.

Acts 5:12-42

- The apostles perform many signs and wonders, meeting in Solomon's Portico with growing numbers of believers, while the sick are healed by Peter's shadow.

- Arrested and miraculously freed by an angel, the apostles teach in the temple; before the council they declare obedience to God over men, are flogged, and rejoice while continuing to preach Jesus.

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2 Samuel 11:1 - 12:31

- While his army fights the Ammonites, David stays in Jerusalem, sees Bathsheba bathing, sleeps with her, and arranges Uriah's death in battle to cover his sin.

- Nathan confronts David with a parable; David repents, faces judgment with the child's death, but later has Solomon with Bathsheba, and captures Rabbah.

Acts 4:23 - 5:11

- Peter and John report threats to the believers, who pray for boldness; the place shakes, they are filled with the Holy Spirit, and share possessions in unity.

- Ananias and Sapphira lie about their gift's amount, are confronted by Peter, and both drop dead, bringing great fear on the church.

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Psalms 67:1-7

- God is asked to be gracious, bless his people, and make his face shine so his ways and salvation may be known among all nations.

- The earth yields its harvest as the peoples praise God, who rules justly and guides the nations with blessing upon his people Israel.

Psalms 69:1 - 70:5

- The psalmist cries out in deep distress from waters of trouble, reproach, and enemies, pleading for God's salvation and rescue from sinking and shame.

- Urgent pleas for God to hasten help, let enemies be shamed, and for those who seek him to rejoice, with the afflicted praising God in their need.

Acts 4:1-22

- Peter and John are arrested by priests and Sadducees for teaching the resurrection, then boldly declare to the council that the healing was by the name of the crucified and risen Jesus.

- The council warns them to stop speaking in Jesus' name, but Peter and John refuse, saying they must obey God, leading to further threats and release due to the people's praise.

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1 Chronicles 19:1-19

- David sends comforters to Hanun after his father's death but the Ammonites humiliate them.

- War ensues; Joab and Abishai defeat the Ammonites and Arameans who had been hired as mercenaries.

Psalms 20:1-9

- The people pray for the king to receive help and victory from the Lord in battle.

- They trust in God's name rather than chariots and horses while rejoicing in the king's deliverance.

Psalms 65:1 - 66:20

- Psalm 65 praises God in Zion for hearing prayer, forgiving sin, and providing bountiful harvests.

- Psalm 66 calls all the earth to praise God for His awesome deeds and deliverance of His people.

Acts 3:11-26

- Peter addresses the amazed crowd in Solomon's portico explaining the healing through faith in Jesus.

- He calls them to repent and turn to God so their sins may be blotted out while proclaiming Jesus as the promised prophet.