Remembering God’s Promise to David
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Psalm 132, a psalm that recalls God’s promises to David and His desire to dwell among His people. Together they trace the psalm’s echoes of David’s devotion, Solomon’s prayer, and ultimately the eternal fulfillment found in Jesus—the true anointed King from David’s line. The conversation explores the tension between human longing to build a place for God and God’s deeper desire for relationship with His people. They discuss the psalm’s reminder to remain faithful to God’s calling, to remember His promises, and to...
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The Lord’s Case Against Isarel
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Reading Hosea 4.
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Proper Perspectives
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Sally and Curtis reflect on Psalm 131, a short but powerful psalm about humility, trust, and finding true peace in God. David reminds us not to trouble ourselves with matters beyond our understanding but instead to rest in the Lord with childlike faith. The conversation explores how humility allows us to release pride, entrust the unknown to God, and experience the calm of His presence. Like a weaned child who no longer cries for comfort, we can mature in our faith by finding contentment and security in the Lord rather than in circumstances or other people....
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Hosea’s Wife is Redeemed
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In this episode of Arise + Abide, Curtis and Sally reflect on Hosea chapter 3, where Hosea is called to redeem his unfaithful wife as a living picture of God’s unfailing love for His people. Together, they explore how this passage reveals the depth of God’s commitment to Israel despite betrayal and idolatry, and how it points forward to His covenant of love fulfilled in Christ. The conversation highlights how true love is rooted in relationship and care rather than physical desire, and how God’s unconditional love calls us to extend grace to others who may not meet our expectations....
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Counting on the LORD
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Reading Psalms 130 followed by discussion.
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God’s Love for Unfaithful Israel
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Reading from Hosea chapter two followed by a brief discussion.
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But the LORD is Good
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Reading Psalms 129 followed by a brief discussion and encouragement.
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Go Merry a Prostitute
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Reading Hosea 1:1-2:1 followed by a brief discussion and encouragement.
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Joyfully Fearing the LORD
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Reading Psalms 128 followed by a brief discussion and encouragement.
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Hoshea and Hezekiah Reign
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We continue in the Chronological Life Application Study Bible reading 2 Kings 15:30-31 and 17:1-4 followed by 2 Chronicles 29:1-2 and then 2 Kings 18:1-8.
info_outlineIn this episode of Arise+Abide, Curtis and Sally explore 2 Kings 16:10-18 and 2 Chronicles 28:16-25, tracing the tragic reign of King Ahaz of Judah. Faced with military threats from Israel, Syria, Edom, and the Philistines, Ahaz turns not to the Lord but to Assyria for help—paying tribute with treasures from the Temple and even remodeling Judah’s worship to imitate pagan practices. Instead of rescue, Assyria brings further oppression, and Ahaz sinks deeper into idolatry, closing the Temple and filling the land with altars to false gods.
Curtis and Sally reflect on how Ahaz’s decisions reveal a familiar human pattern: seeking success by imitating worldly power, trusting in human alliances instead of God, and hardening the heart when things go wrong. They contrast this with the call of Christ’s kingdom, where true greatness comes through servanthood and trust in the Lord. The conversation challenges listeners to examine where they place their hope, to repent when tempted to rely on their own understanding, and to remember that ultimate victory belongs to God alone.