WEEKEND RECHARGE!

May 3, 2026

Monday, April 27—1 Sam. 16 David The Anointed
Tuesday, April 28—1 Sam. 17 David Facing Giants
Wednesday, April 29—1 Sam. 18-26 David Man on the Run
Thursday, April 30—1 Sam. 27-31 David Hiding From God
Friday, May 1—1 Sam. 27-31 David Signs of Spiritual Exhaustion

Below are reflective questions. I encourage you to prayerfully read each one and choose one or two to focus on. 

1. PRAY: Ask God to open your heart so you can hear him speak to you about the issue.
2. RESPOND: Confession. Repentance. Surrender. Thanksgiving.
3. ACT: Take the steps to do what God is calling you to do.

REFLECTIVE QUESTIONS

1. Where might God be asking you to “move on” in obedience rather than remain focused on past disappointments?
2. In what ways are you tempted to evaluate yourself or others by outward appearance  instead of heart qualities?
3. How are you currently relying on the Holy Spirit’s power rather than your own ability in your calling?
4. What would it look like for you to practically trust God with your current battle this week?
5. Where are you tempted to take a shortcut instead of trusting God’s timing and way?
6. What would it look like for you this week to intentionally “strengthen yourself in the Lord”?
7. Where in your life are you experiencing a prolonged struggle that is beginning to shape your thinking more than God’s promises?
8. How can you intentionally guard your heart after spiritual victories so that you don’t drift toward your own “Ziklag”? 

CAMDE-400-CALY

Creation. Abraham. Moses. David. Elijah. 400. Christ. Apostles. Letters. Yet-to-Come.

“CAMDE”—HANDHOLDS THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT 

CREATION (Genesis 1-11)
We considered this part of God’s story in the first month of our study. It is foundational to understanding the whole story. We learned about Yahweh Elohim, the powerful and personal God who breathed the breath of life into humanity. Sin disrupted God’s fellowship with Adam and Eve, so God graciously began the story of redemption by promising a Savior (Gen. 3:15). After the flood, the earth was populated by Noah’s descendants. 

ABRAHAM (Genesis 12-50)
God promised a Savior and chose Abraham to be the founder of a nation through which the Savior would come. This promise was passed down to the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In this section, common issues like lying, jealousy, envy, betrayal, and mockery of God continue as God reveals his plan for his people. Finally, through a series of events, Jacob’s small clan settles in Egypt and eventually becomes a powerful nation. 

MOSES (Exodus—Joshua)
For four hundred years in Egypt, the nation of Israel grew stronger. Eventually, the pharaoh enslaved Israel and ordered the killing of all male Israelite infants. Moses was spared, raised in Egypt’s royal courts, and educated at its finest universities. But when he took matters into his own hands by killing an Egyptian who was mistreating a fellow Israelite, he was forced to flee for his life. Forty years later, God called Moses to deliver Israel from slavery. However, because of Israel’s continued disobedience, the nation wandered in the desert for forty years. Moses died, and Joshua was appointed to lead Israel into the promised land. 

DAVID (Judges—Song of Solomon)
David represents the period of the judges (forerunners of the kings) and the kings of Israel, who ruled over both the united and divided kingdoms. The Davidic Covenant promised that David’s throne would be established forever (2 Sam. 7:16). This promise was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the King of kings (Rev. 22:16). This section includes Ruth, Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah, important leaders in God’s story, as well as books of poetry and proverbs.

ELIJAH (Isaiah—Malachi)
In Matthew 17:1-5, Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus while he was with Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration. Moses represented the law, and Elijah represented the prophets. Prophets appeared before, during, and after the exiles.[1] They warned Israel of the consequences of disobedience and looked forward to the promised Messiah. 

400 (YEARS BETWEEN OLD TESTAMENT AND NEW TESTAMENT)
After the Old Testament ends with the book of Malachi, four hundred years pass before God speaks again through the last prophet, John the Baptist. This time is known as the Intertestamental Period or the Silent Period.  

“CALY” –-HANDHOLDS THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT

Christ (Matthew-John)
The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke), along with John’s Gospel, tell the story of Jesus on earth—the incarnation, his teachings, the crucifixion, the resurrection, and his appearances after the resurrection. 

Apostles (Acts)
The Acts of the Apostles begins with Jesus' ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit lit the flame that ignited the church. In Acts, we follow Peter and Paul, learn how Jews and Gentiles united into one body, and see churches start throughout Europe and Asia. 

Letters (Romans-Jude)
The New Testament includes twenty-one letters, thirteen of which were written by Paul. Most of these letters are directed to churches, with a few sent to individuals. 

Yet-to-Come (Revelation)
The Revelation of Jesus Christ was given to an angel, who then revealed it to the apostle John while he was exiled on the Island of Patmos. The Revelation begins with letters to seven churches and then describes the judgments that will end life as we know it, ultimately ushering us into the eternal kingdom.