# old testament — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 33 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover old testament. Page: Feed: --- ## [Shining 🌸| #Light](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/20/shining-%f0%9f%8c%b8-light/) _2026-08-20 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Every Day Spirit ©️ Mary Davis – Facebook ## [I Samuel 26, Another Test for David](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-26-another-test-for-david.html) _2026-08-20 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ Saul continues to pursue David, despite earlier promises to leave him alone, I Samuel 26:1-5, Pursuit to the hill of Hakilah The Ziphites went to Saul at Gibeah and said, "Is not David hiding on the hill of Hakilah, which faces Jeshimon?" So Saul went down to the Desert of Ziph, with his three thousand chosen men of Israel, to search there for David. Saul made his camp beside the road on the hill… ## [Jesus and the Jewish covenants](https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/3794) _2026-08-20 · Volker Kessler · Verbum et Ecclesia_ Jesus established a New Covenant which we commemorate regularly at the Holy Communion. This New Covenant can only be fully appreciated in the context of the Old Testament (OT). This article explores the links between the New Covenant and the relevant covenants in the OT: the Noahic Covenant, the Abrahamic Covenant, the Sinai Covenant (including the Priestly Covenant), the Davidic Covenant and the… ## [Brett Lillyquist | 05-24-2026 | Living a Godly Life - The Holy Spirit's Control](https://soundcloud.com/12thave/brett-lillyquist-05-24-2026) _2026-08-19 · 12th Avenue Baptist Church_ Brett Lillyquist | 05-24-2026 | Living a Godly Life - The Holy Spirit's Control by TABC [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2384636814-12thave-brett-lillyquist-05-24-2026.mp3) ## [Soft, Steady Hum 🌅|#Hope](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/19/soft-steady-hum-%f0%9f%8c%85hope/) _2026-08-19 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Incredible JOY ©️ Sherri Bishop – Facebook ## [Great is God's Love Part 2](https://www.bobyandian.com/student-of-the-word-podcast/great-is-gods-love-part-2) _2026-08-19 · Bob Yandian · Student of the Word with Bob Yandian_ [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56b3b819f8baf33c6ec7374e/t/6a74bd94a5d839589b587443/1786035611472/08.19.2026-Great+is+God_s+Love-2.mp3) ## [I Samuel 25, David and Abigail](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-25-david-and-abigail.html) _2026-08-19 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David is in exile, anointed king by Samuel but chased by Saul. 1 Samuel 25:1-3, A wealthy Calebite Now Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and mourned for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David moved down into the Desert of Maon. A certain man in Maon, who had property there at Carmel, was very wealthy. He had a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in… ## 8/19/26 - Sing! _2026-08-19 · Revival from the Bible_ Christians have more of a reason to sing than any sports fan ever will. Reading Plan: Worship - Psalm 98 Wisdom - Proverbs 20:21-22 Witness - Job 35-37 Visit https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/ for more information. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179056/episodes/19665922-8-19-26-sing.mp3) ## [The trial of Jesus before Pilate and the politics of representation in Mark 15](https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/3769) _2026-08-19 · Mphumezi Hombana · Verbum et Ecclesia_ Given the Roman court procedures and the interaction between Jewish and Roman powers, the trial of Jesus before Pilate in Mark 15:1–15 presents challenges for both historical and theological interpretation. Central to the discussion is the narrative’s potential intent to shift culpability from Roman officials to Jewish leaders, raising questions about historical reliability and ideological… ## [Daily Devotion for 19 August 2026 (13th Wednesday after Pentecost)](https://confident.faith/daily-devotion-for-19-august-2026-13th-wednesday-after-pentecost/) _2026-08-19 · Daily Devotions from Confident.Faith_ Readings Psalm 12 Psalm 22 2 Samuel 11:1–27 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:137–139 Commemoration Today we commemorate Bernard of Clairvaux, Hymnwriter and Theologian . Born into wealth, Bernard abandoned a life of affluence and entered a monastery at twenty-two. Eventually he was sent to start a new monastery, which monastery would go on to found many daughter houses,… [Listen](https://s.confident.faith/daily-devotions/m.confident.faith/daily-devotions/2026-08-19.m4a) ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8yk46O8Y6O1a) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Why I Do Not Trust Adam Hamilton](https://www.anselm-project.com/blog/adam-hamilton) _2026-08-19 · info@anselm-project.com (Paul Miller) · The Anselm Project Blog_ Adam Hamilton won his Senate primary on a reputation for honesty. I watched what he did with the truth during the United Methodist disaffiliation, and I paid attention. ## [Understanding the Messiah: Biblical Insights on Prophecies and Fulfillment](https://sfadventist.net/understanding-the-messiah-prophecies-and-fulfillment/) _2026-08-18 · Jesus' Friend · God's Love Gateway_ By Jesus’ friend I hope you enjoy reading this article. If you want to delve deeper into other Bible topic – we can help, just ask. Overview Messiah is the incarnated in human nature Divine Son of God portrait in the Bible. His designation with the terms Messiah (in Hebrew – Old Testament) or Christ \[…\] ## [Ezra-Nehemiah . . . At last! interview with Jonathan Master and James Dolezal](https://garyedwardschnittjer.substack.com/p/ezra-nehemiah-at-last-interview-with) _2026-08-18 · Gary Edward Schnittjer · Carpenter's Student with Gary Edward Schnittjer_ Ezra-Nehemiah commentary ## [Appreciate 🌻 | #GratiTuesday](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/18/appreciate-%f0%9f%8c%bb-gratituesday/) _2026-08-18 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Healing Circle – Facebook ## [Great is God's Love Part 1](https://www.bobyandian.com/student-of-the-word-podcast/great-is-gods-love-part-1) _2026-08-18 · Bob Yandian · Student of the Word with Bob Yandian_ [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56b3b819f8baf33c6ec7374e/t/6a74bd62ca157b2fb93e8e1d/1786035558699/08.18.2026-Great+is+God_s+Love-1.mp3) ## [I Samuel 24, A Test in a Cave](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-24-test-in-cave.html) _2026-08-18 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David continues to run from Saul. 1 Samuel 24:1-4, Saul vulnerable After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the Desert of En Gedi." So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags of the Wild Goats. He came to the sheep pens along the way; a cave was there, and Saul went in to relieve himself. David… ## 8/18/26 - Road Trip Berlin _2026-08-18 · Revival from the Bible_ Pastor Stephen gives us an update from Germany! Reading Plan: Worship - Psalm 97:8-12 Wisdom - Proverbs 20:19-20 Witness - Job 32-34 Visit https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/ for more information. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179056/episodes/19662092-8-18-26-road-trip-berlin.mp3) ## [Assessing Jesus’ character in the temple-cleansing narrative in the Nigerian context: A response to Alana](https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/3621) _2026-08-18 · Solomon O. Ademiluka · Verbum et Ecclesia_ Relying on the temple-cleansing narrative, Alana asserted that the humility ascribed to Jesus by the European missionaries does not conform to his portrait in the NT narratives. In view of this action of Jesus, in the Nigerian context, he would be described as a hooligan. Applying historical-critical exegesis and the descriptive method, the article examined the narrative with a view to assessing… ## [Daily Devotion for 18 August 2026 (13th Tuesday after Pentecost)](https://confident.faith/daily-devotion-for-18-august-2026-13th-tuesday-after-pentecost/) _2026-08-18 · Daily Devotions from Confident.Faith_ Readings Psalm 107 Psalm 106 2 Samuel 7:18–29 1 Corinthians 10:23—11:16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:133–136 [Listen](https://s.confident.faith/daily-devotions/m.confident.faith/daily-devotions/2026-08-18.m4a) ## [Thessalonians: Perseverance in Anticipation - Acts 17:1-9](https://christchurchkingwood.podbean.com/e/thessalonians-perseverance-in-anticipation-acts-171-9/) _2026-08-17 · Christ Church Kingwood Sermon Audio_ Thessalonians: Perseverance in Anticipation Acts 17:1-9 Christ Church Kingwood August 16, 2026 Preacher: Patrick Wimberly [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/apfmg5mxgyuzq64d/CCK_2026_08_16_Perseverance_in_Anticication_1_Acts_17_1-9.mp3) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/U27sw0mlgKPp) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [On Good Demands, Part 4: Walk with God](https://danolinger.com/2026/08/17/on-good-demands-part-4-walk-with-god/) _2026-08-17 · Dan Olinger · Dan Olinger_ Part 1: Introduction | Part 2: Do Justly | Part 3: Love Mercy Finally, Paul says, Walk humbly with God. There are actually two ways we think of walking. One is with the emphasis on where you’re going, and the other is with the emphasis on whom you’re with. The destination, or the journey. Let \[…\] ## [Brave Enough 🦁 |#MotivationMonday](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/17/brave-enough-%f0%9f%a6%81-motivationmonday/) _2026-08-17 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Incredible JOY ©️ Sherri Bishop – Facebook ## [What God Hates](https://www.bobyandian.com/student-of-the-word-podcast/what-god-hates) _2026-08-17 · Bob Yandian · Student of the Word with Bob Yandian_ [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56b3b819f8baf33c6ec7374e/t/6a74bd299566e8749696535e/1786035500610/08.17.2026-What+God+Hates.mp3) ## [I Samuel 23, Saul Pursues David](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-23-saul-pursues-david.html) _2026-08-17 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David is on the run from King Saul. 1 Samuel 23:1-3, Keilah attacked When David was told, "Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are looting the threshing floors," he inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" The LORD answered him, "Go, attack the Philistines and save Keilah." But David's men said to him, "Here in Judah we are afraid. How much more,… ## 8/17/26 - Rejoice! The Lord Reigns _2026-08-17 · Revival from the Bible_ Why should the fact that the Lord reigns lead us to rejoice? Reading Plan: Worship - Psalm 97:1-7 Wisdom - Proverbs 20:16-18 Witness - Job 29-31 Visit https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/ for more information. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179056/episodes/19654863-8-17-26-rejoice-the-lord-reigns.mp3) ## [The Potter and Clay (Romans 9:14-23) (Part 49)](https://www.sterlingparkbc.org/sermons/2026/08/15/the-potter-and-clay) _2026-08-17 · SPBC Webmaster · Sterling Park Baptist Church_ The forty-ninth in a series of sermons on the letter to the Romans. Speaker: Mike McKinley [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5919cf6844024370884ed593/t/6a826ce1f92eac313d703063/1786932490922/2026-08-16.mp3) ## [Daily Devotion for 17 August 2026 (13th Monday after Pentecost)](https://confident.faith/daily-devotion-for-17-august-2026-13th-monday-after-pentecost/) _2026-08-17 · Daily Devotions from Confident.Faith_ Readings Psalm 24 2 Samuel 7:1–17 1 Corinthians 9:24—10:22 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:124–132 [Listen](https://s.confident.faith/daily-devotions/m.confident.faith/daily-devotions/2026-08-17.m4a) ## [Why Did God Reject Saul as King?](https://www.anselm-project.com/blog/why-did-god-reject-saul) _2026-08-17 · info@anselm-project.com (Paul Miller) · The Anselm Project Blog_ Saul kept the command's intent, swapped its surface, and called the result worship. Why 1 Samuel 15 treats that as rejection of the word itself, and why the chapter refuses to reconcile divine regret with divine constancy. ## [OT Lesson 30 The Coming of Elijah](https://TFTBOM.podbean.com/e/elijah-vs-jezebel-a-prophets-stand-in-a-kingdom-of-idols/) _2026-08-16 · W. Cleon Skousen Insights_ Text: 1 Kings chapters 17 - 19 Supplemental Text: The Fourth Thousand Years chapter 13 BYU Lecture 35: At the peak of the apostate administration of king Ahab of Israel and his gentile wife Jezebel, there suddenly appeared at the royal palace in Samaria a man who dared to risk his very life by coming to deliver a cursing message to the king. This man was the prophet Elijah. Elijah comes suddenly… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/due79q2ud2pwx7nb/35_OT_Lecture_358opro-axge7r-Optimized.mp3) ## [Worldly Power and Divine Providence | Esther 1:1-12](https://cornerstonewylie.org/cornerstone-baptist-church-sermons/2026/08/16/-worldly-power-and-divine-providence-esther-11-12) _2026-08-16 · Justin Wheeler · Cornerstone Wylie Sermons_ [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/67140f85abafa57e7eabcefe/t/6a8214467f698717e8038947/1786909774587/2026-08-16_Worldly-Power-and-Divine-Providence-Esther-1-1-12_JW.processed.mp3) ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/euMU00jXINV3) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## Ephesians - Part III _2026-08-16 · West-Ark Church of Christ_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/34275/episodes/19653667-ephesians-part-iii.mp3) ## [With God or Without God?](None/816262147545041) _2026-08-16 · Search Results on SermonAudio_ Leviticus 26-27 [Listen](https://cloud.sermonaudio.com/media/audio/high/816262147545041.mp3?ts=1786919821&language=eng) ## [Jesus Knew He Is God's Lamb](None/816262148497011) _2026-08-16 · Search Results on SermonAudio_ Old Testament Passover lambs contrast with Jesus Christ, because while ancient sacrifices were provided by imperfect people, God Himself provided His own Son as the perfect sacrifice for sin. Jesus' played a unique role as both the High Priest and the offering! He willingly laid down His life rather than having it taken by force. Our sins were laid upon Him to secure eternal redemption for… [Listen](https://cloud.sermonaudio.com/media/audio/high/816262148497011.mp3?ts=1786924222&language=eng) ## [Psalm 46:1 🟪 |#BibleVerses](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/16/psalm-461-%f0%9f%9f%aa-bibleverses/) _2026-08-16 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Olive Tree Bible – Facebook ## Revelation 09 08/016/26 _2026-08-16 · WestBank Bible Church_ Outline of lesson [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1211711/episodes/19560170-revelation-09-08-016-26.mp3) ## [Hesed, Love and Loyalty](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/hesed-love-and-loyalty.html) _2026-08-16 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ The Hebrew language is rich with many words and concepts that do not carry over directly into English and so must be translated with a variety of English words or phrases. One word that does not immediately translate into English is the word hesed . It translates into Greek roughly as agape . In various places it is translated as "love", "care", "loyalty." Robert Hubbard argues that hesed is the… ## [Daily Devotion for 16 August 2026 (12th Sunday after Pentecost)](https://confident.faith/daily-devotion-for-16-august-2026-12th-sunday-after-pentecost/) _2026-08-16 · Daily Devotions from Confident.Faith_ Readings Psalm 11 Psalm 84 2 Samuel 6:1–19 1 Corinthians 9:1–23 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:119–123 Commemoration Today we commemorate Isaac. Born to Abraham and Sarah when they were, respectively, one hundred years old and ninety-one years old, Isaac (whose name means ‘laughter’), would go on to father Jacob (who would become Israel) and Esau. Taken to Mount Moriah by his father to be… [Listen](https://s.confident.faith/daily-devotions/m.confident.faith/daily-devotions/2026-08-16.m4a) ## [The God Beyond “God”](https://peteenns.substack.com/p/the-god-beyond-god) _2026-08-15 · Odds and Enns · Odds & Enns - A Substack by Pete Enns_ Theology sometimes speaks most truthfully by falling silent. ## [Its Joy 💐](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/15/its-joy-%f0%9f%92%90/) _2026-08-15 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Incredible JOY ©️ Sherri Bishop – Facebook ## [I Samuel 22, A Massacre of Priests](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-22-massacre-of-priests.html) _2026-08-15 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David is fleeing Saul. His first stop was in Gath where he faked insanity. Now he moves on. 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Collection of discontents David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father's household heard about it, they went down to him there. All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader. About four… ## 8/15/26 - What Is Wisdom Worth? _2026-08-15 · Revival from the Bible_ [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179056/episodes/19648331-8-15-26-what-is-wisdom-worth.mp3) ## [Daily Devotion for 15 August 2026 (12th Saturday after Pentecost)](https://confident.faith/daily-devotion-for-15-august-2026-12th-saturday-after-pentecost/) _2026-08-15 · Daily Devotions from Confident.Faith_ Readings Psalm 132 2 Samuel 5:1–25 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:112–118 Festival Today we celebrate the Festival of St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord. Mentioned throughout the Gospels, Mary was present at many of the major events in her Son’s life. Mary is especially remembered for her unconditional obedience to the will of God, her trust in her Jesus (even when she did not… [Listen](https://s.confident.faith/daily-devotions/m.confident.faith/daily-devotions/2026-08-15.m4a) ## [Spark 🌈💖 | #Light #KindnessFriday](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/14/spark-%f0%9f%8c%88%f0%9f%92%96-light-kindnessfriday/) _2026-08-14 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Healing Circle – Facebook ## [Israel and the Church](https://www.bobyandian.com/student-of-the-word-podcast/israel-and-the-church-1) _2026-08-14 · Bob Yandian · Student of the Word with Bob Yandian_ [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56b3b819f8baf33c6ec7374e/t/6a74bcd8b357ec71c55977fa/1786035421317/08.14.2026-Israel+and+the+Church.mp3) ## [I Samuel 21, David and the Shewbread](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-21-david-and-shewbread.html) _2026-08-14 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David is now fleeing from Saul. 1 Samuel 21:1-5, "Please, bread" David went to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. Ahimelech trembled when he met him, and asked, "Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?" David answered Ahimelech the priest, "The king charged me with a certain matter and said to me, \`No one is to know anything about your mission and your instructions.' As for my men, I have told them… ## 8/14/26 - Declare His Glory Among the Nations _2026-08-14 · Revival from the Bible_ Reading Plan: Worship - Psalm 96:1-6 Wisdom - Proverbs 20:10-12 Witness - Job 22-24 Visit https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/ for more information. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179056/episodes/19644522-8-14-26-declare-his-glory-among-the-nations.mp3) ## [Daily Devotion for 14 August 2026 (12th Friday after Pentecost)](https://confident.faith/daily-devotion-for-14-august-2026-12th-friday-after-pentecost/) _2026-08-14 · Daily Devotions from Confident.Faith_ Readings Psalm 33 2 Samuel 1:1–27 1 Corinthians 7:25–40 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:104–111 [Listen](https://s.confident.faith/daily-devotions/m.confident.faith/daily-devotions/2026-08-14.m4a) ## [Lutheran Lectionary for 16 August 2026 (12th Sunday after Pentecost)](https://confident.faith/lutheran-lectionary-for-16-august-2026-12th-sunday-after-pentecost/) _2026-08-14 · Lutheran Lectionary from Confident.Faith_ Readings Isaiah 56:1, 6–8 Psalm 67 Romans 11:1–2a, 13–15, 28–32 Matthew 15:21–28 [Listen](https://s.confident.faith/lutheran-lectionary/m.confident.faith/lutheran-lectionary/2026-08-16.m4a) ## [Josh Turner (multi-platinum, Grammy nominated country singer/songwriter)](https://omny.fm/shows/tim-demoss-show/josh-turner-multi-platinum-grammy-nominated-country-singer-songwriter) _2026-08-13 · The Tim DeMoss Show Podcast_ Josh Turner (multi-platinum, Grammy nominated country singer/songwriter) checks in regarding the 20th anniversary of his "Your Man" album with insight into the title track (his first-ever #1 single), "Would You Go With Me," and "Me and God." The 20th anniversary edition is available in multiple formats including 180-gram (thicker) black vinyl, CD and digitally. Turner also shares about his faith… [Listen](https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/8d28f2fc-c07f-4f37-8d08-a966016cd634/a9eab732-b1f0-4896-8a5a-b4a5016b8e1e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=a43e4df0-c332-4622-aef5-a966016ce313) ## [On Good Demands, Part 3: Love Mercy](https://danolinger.com/2026/08/13/on-good-demands-part-3-love-mercy/) _2026-08-13 · Dan Olinger · Dan Olinger_ Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Do Justly Second, the Lord says, love mercy. The word translated mercy here sometimes it s translated lovingkindness has three concepts in it. First, there s a relationship between these people. They re not strangers; they have a relationship of some kind. One is having mercy toward the other. He s showing lovingkindness. The Bible \[ \]