Dr. Eric Stricker

2 Samuel 6:16-8:18 ; Proverbs 14:5-14 ; Acts 2:22-47 "Romanshorn am Bodensee" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Pencil Sketch on Paper In 2 Samuel 6:16-8:18, we see that, “as the ark of the LORD was entering the City of David, David was leaping and dancing before the LORD, but Michal, the daughter of Saul despised him in her heart” (verse 16). In this section, we see that the ark is brought up in the manner prescribed by the law (cf., 1 Chronicles 15:1-16). We also note that the writer...

2 Samuel 5:6-6:15 ; Psalm 69:29-36 ; Acts 1:23-2:21 "Dark and Light, II" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Ink Block Print on Paper In today’s readings, we see how fallen man easily and extremely misinterprets the beliefs, practices, and actions of others (i.e., David’s dancing; Michal’s criticism; the day of Pentecost; etc.). As a result, people frequently respond with accusations; judgment; false expectations; and attempts to hold others accountable to their own private interpretations. ...

2 Samuel 3:22-5:5 ; Psalm 69:13-28 ; Acts 1:1-22 "Dark and Light, I" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Ink Block Print on Paper In 2 Samuel 3:22-5:5, we read about the ongoing feuds and bloodshed between the two houses of Saul and David. In reality, because David was Saul’s legal son-in-law, Saul’s “house and line” actually experienced God’s hidden blessing of continual rule simply by expansion through David’s line. Was that such a difficult concept for the Israelites – especially these...