A PLACE OF PROMISE

Don't Miss This Study

Emily Freeman & David Butler

Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 3.5K Ratings

🗓️ 14 June 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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In this episode of Don’t Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study 2 Samuel 11–12 and 1 Kings 1–9, exploring the stories of David and Solomon and the lessons they teach about mercy, redemption, wisdom, and devotion. These chapters remind us that scripture is filled with imperfect people, and yet God continues to work through them, write them into His story, and accomplish His purposes through their lives. The episode begins with one of the most heartbreaking moments in David’s life. His choices involving Bathsheba and Uriah reveal the consequences of sin and the pain that can follow when we lose sight of the Lord. Yet even in the middle of failure, God does not abandon David. Through Nathan’s confrontation, David is invited to repent, and the story becomes a powerful reminder that mistakes do not place us beyond the reach of God’s grace. The discussion highlights how redemption remains possible, even after our lowest moments, because God’s work with us is not finished. From David’s story, the focus shifts to Solomon, a young king who begins his reign with a sincere love for the Lord. When given the opportunity to ask God for anything, Solomon chooses an understanding heart. Dave and Grace reflect on what it means to see people the way God sees them and how experiences, relationships, and mercy can change the way we view others. Through Solomon’s request, we are invited to seek wisdom, compassion, and greater understanding in our own lives. The episode concludes with Solomon’s construction and dedication of the temple, a place built through sacrifice and devoted to God. As they study the promises found in the temple dedication prayer, Dave and Grace emphasize God’s willingness to hear prayers, offer forgiveness, and welcome all who come seeking Him. Together, these chapters testify of a God who remains dedicated to His people, who redeems broken stories, grants wisdom to those who seek it, and invites everyone to draw closer to Him. Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 05:47 Lessons from David's Mistakes 07:42 Uriah summoned back by David 10:00 David's realization and consequences 13:32 Lessons from Jesus' genealogy 18:38 David's influence on Solomon 21:12 David's life and God's mercy 25:28 Thanksgiving prank gone emotional 28:14 Solomon builds the first temple 32:29 Building the temple with sacrifices 34:26 Dedication to Temple Building 39:12 Dedication prayer discussion 42:32 Solomon's prayer for wisdom 46:01 Reflecting on holy places 46:52 Wrapping up and social media links Sign up for the Don’t Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com #dontmissthis #comefollowme NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don’t Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week’s newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven’t had a chance yet!! www.dontmissthisstudy.com Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy Podcast: Don’t Miss This Study Facebook: Don’t Miss This Study Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/ Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app

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0:00.0	Hi there, welcome to Don't Miss This, a scripture study podcast with Dave Butler and Grace Freeman.
0:04.9	Each week, we point out things in the scriptures that we love and think you don't want to miss.
0:08.9	Thanks for listening. Hi, everyone. I'm Dave Butler. And I'm Grace Freeman.
0:12.7	Welcome to Don't Miss This. If it's your first time, it's called Don't Miss this, because we go through the scriptures, point out things that we think you don't want to miss.
0:21.9	We love scripture.
0:23.1	We love reading scripture, studying scripture, letting it inspire us.
0:26.5	And most importantly, just leading our hearts to love God more through Scripture.
0:33.3	Just discovering his character in every single section, every single chapter that we find.
0:39.5	So we're in the Old Testament this year, which is turning out to be, it's halfway through the year, everybody.
0:46.0	I just realized June.
0:48.6	Yeah.
0:49.0	Well, do you know when I realized is look.
0:51.0	Oh, because you're, yeah, getting to the end of that.
0:53.5	Okay.
0:53.9	Wow. So halfway. You're, yeah, getting to the end of that. Okay. Wow. So, halfway,
0:56.0	you're halfway through the year. And the second half is just as good as the first half. So I hope
1:00.6	you're loving the Old Testament if you've been here since January, February, whatever. Oh, it's so fun.
1:04.5	Yeah, it's a great, great book. There are a lot of things in there that are weird.
1:09.3	That's okay. Yeah, we have to remember that happened thousands of years ago.
1:13.6	So there are some things that have to be wrestled with in the book because it's from a context
1:18.9	and a time period that's so long ago.
1:21.8	And that's okay.
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