To say David is in a dark valley would be a significant understatement. He flees Jerusalem in a funeral procession of sorts. Surrounded by a group of ... Read More
Although Absalom’s betrayal of his father, King David, in this chapter does not contain an immediate resolution, it does point powerfully to Chr... Read More
God has chosen and anointed King David and described him as man after His own heart. But the king has just committed two terrible transgressions—com... Read More
Jesus’s resurrection is a guarantee that the suffering we experience in this life, disasters in nature, disease and death in our bodies, and sin... Read More
In this gripping passage we confront King Saul at the bottom of his death spiral—a decline that began all the way back in chapter 13. In the face of... Read More
David is officially on the run from an unhinged King Saul, and his problem is not the running but what he does while he’s on the run—things that d... Read More
Here’s our main idea: Don’t let your heart fail, our Shepherd stands to defend us. David makes it clear that the LORD is the Shepherd who will del... Read More
When Saul calls David, who unbeknownst to him has been anointed to replace him as king, to join his court, we begin to see the contrast between these ... Read More
Here’s Jonah’s problem: he wants God’s mercy for himself and God’s judgment for others. Jonah’s problem isn’t unique to him. Jonah 4 shoul... Read More
Philippians 4:1-9 points towards foundational pillars for the Christian walk: Our need to live with determination (resolve) and our need to live in co... Read More
