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Video recording of the March 3, 2008 Bible study for the Loma Linda University School of Allied and Public Health.

 

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Video recording of the April 7, 2008 Bible study for the Loma Linda University School of Allied and Public Health.

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These 2 books describe the events that occured during the kingship of David. What made David a man after God's own heart? Also, in preparation for the book of Psalms, the subject of inspiration was discussed at length. Nathan at first told David that his idea to build a temple was a great idea, but then had to return to say that he was wrong. Can a prophet make mistakes? And, we discussed the story of David and Bathsheba. What is there to learn about God in that story? Did David want God to pardon him or to heal him?

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The events surrounding David as he fled Jerusalem in humiliation were discussed. Why would David at one time in his life confidently run forward to chop off the head of a giant, while at another time, he would humbly allow a man to curse at him and throw dirt in his face? Which is a better revelation of the truth about God? And we discussed many of the individual Psalms. Why do so many wish for vengeance against enemies even to the point of hating them "with a total hatred"? Is this a valid expression we may have toward our enemies? Why is Psalm 69 quoted so many times in reference to the Messiah, if the person in Psalms 69 is at times also referred to as a sinner?