
Stand on the Word - Video On Demand
A daily devotion with Family Research Council President Tony Perkins to supplement the Stand on the Word Bible reading plan. Visit frc.org/bible to download the Bible reading calendar, view devotional resources, catch up, or look ahead. May
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- 73From Lament to Praise: David's Journey in Psalms 17–18A dive on David's plea for help and his thankful song of deliverance, trusting God's perfect way and the hope of eternity.
- 74Standing Firm: Trusting God When Foundations FallDavid's psalms show the Holy Spirit using Scripture to guide, comfort, and correct us in troubled times.
- 75From Grief to Praise: David's Confession and Confidence in Psalm 6-10How David shifts from bodily anguish to faith-filled prayer—confessing sin, appealing to God's character, and finding assurance that the Lord hears the brokenhearted.
- 76The Psalms: Hymns, Laments, and God's PresenceSurvey of Psalm types, authorship, and the fivefold structure; an invitation to spend the summer in the ancient hymnbook of our faith.
- 77When Leaders Let Go: Lessons from David's FarewellA sermon calling leaders to humbly release power and urging the next generation to watch, learn, wait, and step in at God’s timing.
- 78David's Stewardship: Preparing the Temple for the Next GenerationA dive on how David's census, moved by Satan, exposes pride and the call to count by faith rather than by numbers.
- 791 Chronicles 21-23: Counting for the Right ReasonA dive on how David's census, moved by Satan, exposes pride and the call to count by faith rather than by numbers.
- 80When One Generation Compromises: A Warning from David to SolomonFrom hamstrung chariots to spiritual compromise — a strong warning that small concessions can lead to greater departures, and a call to cling to God's word.
- 81Heart of Worship: Following David’s ExampleLearn from David’s thanksgiving and resolve—seek the Lord’s face, remember His marvelous works, and rise again with a heart of praise.
- 82God at the Center: Leaders Called to Restore His PresenceA pastor’s charge to leaders and people to prioritize God in our communities and nation, modeled by David and echoed in historic calls to prayer and unity.
- 831 Chronicles 11-12: Is There a Process to God's Plan?Exploring how God shaped David through trials—anointing, refuge, and gradual growth—encouraging believers to embrace God's refining process.
- 84Faithfulness and Failure: Lessons from 1 Chronicles 9–10Saul’s unfaithfulness, the dignity of faithful service, and how unfaithfulness bookends Israel’s story and calls us to repent.
- 85Mighty Men of Valor: Lessons from the GenealogyIssachar, Benjamin and the mighty men of valor—calling God's people to courage, moral integrity, and to stand against today's idols.
- 86Levi: Set Apart for the PriesthoodReflection on 1 Chronicles 6 — Aaron and his sons serving, the Levites' honored calling to atone for Israel, and the sacredness of priestly service.
- 87Chosen, Not By Birth: God's Divine Choice in the Genealogy in 1 Chronicles 3-5A dive on how God picks servants by purpose and submission rather than birthright—encouragement to trust His sovereign choice.
- 881 Chronicles 1-2: Finding Identity in the Davidic CovenantExplore 1 Chronicles and how the eternal Davidic throne shapes Israel's identity and gives hope through exile and return.
- 892 Samuel 23-24: Ruling in the Fear of GodMeditation on David’s longing for Bethlehem’s water and his refusal to drink—pouring it out before the Lord as an act of love, gratitude, and holy sacrifice.
- 90The Rock, Fortress, and Shield: David's Names for GodA meditation listing David's images of God—rock, fortress, deliverer, shield—encouraging steadfast trust and grateful praise in every trial.
- 91Climate or Chastisement? Understanding the Famine in David’s DayHow sin, judgment, and God’s purposes intersect. A call to repentance, prayer for peace, and trust in God’s restoration.
- 922 Samuel 19: When a King's Grief Threatens His KingdomHomiletic exhortation from Joab's counsel: leaders must balance private grief with public responsibility and comfort those who serve the Lord.
- 93A Father's Lament: David's Grief and Grace in 2 Samuel 18Meditation on David's tears, the cost of broken leadership, and how God's mercy meets human sorrow amid judgment.
- 94Mercy in the Midst of Betrayal: David's Flight from Absalom2 Samuel 16–17: deceit and treachery meet David's humble trust that the Lord will judge and restore.
- 95When Sin Shadows a Legacy: David and God's Discipline in 2 Samuel 15David's disobedience, Nathan's warning, and how sin brought turmoil to his household and kingdom under God's sovereign hand.
- 96When Stories Move Us: Truth, Emotion, and God's Justice in 2 Samuel 14Joab's scheme shows how stories sway the heart. As believers we must anchor emotion in truth; repentance, not sentiment, restores us to God's justice and mercy.
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