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The Fugitive’s Folly

In the incident with Nabal and Abigail, David acts foolishly, but God rescues Him through the wise and godly actions of Abigail.

1 Samuel 25 (1 Samuel 25:32-35)

May 29, 2016

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The Fugitive’s Faith

When persecuted David displayed an obedient faith that feared and sought God, was sensitive to his own sin, and looked to God for deliverance.

1 Samuel 23-24 (1 Samuel 24:11-15)

May 22, 2016

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The Fugitive

David’s time as a fugitive fleeing the madness and wrath of Saul shows that real security is found in God, not our outer circumstances.

1 Samuel 21-22 (22:1-5)

May 15, 2016

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A Faithful Friend

Jonathan was a faithful friend to David, putting God’s call and David’s needs ahead of personal ambition and cultural expectations.

1 Samuel 20 (1 Samuel 20:12-17)

May 8, 2016

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The Shepherd Singer

David expressed his faith in God’s loving care through songs of worship to His Shepherd King.

Psalm 23

April 17, 2016

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The Shepherd Warrior

David, anointed with Spirit, was filled with faith to face and conquer the enemies of God so that the people of God might enjoy the fruits of his victory.

1 Samuel 17

April 10, 2016

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The Shepherd King

God sovereignly chose the young shepherd David to be king, anointed him with the Holy Spirit, and caused him to come into the court of the king – all to initiate events that would make David king and lead to the coming of Christ.

1 Samuel 16

April 3, 2016

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The Freedom of Simplicity

Freedom is not found in a life full of distractions, but in one that has reduced activities to allow time to receive Christ and His Word.

Luke 10:38-42

January 4, 2015

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Zechariah – The Dark Night Of Doubt

The disappointments of life can provoke doubt in even the strongest believers, but quiet reflection on God’s Word and work can restore our faith and fill us with praise.

Luke 1:18

November 30, 2014

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How The Mighty Have Fallen

Saul fell because he did not really seek to know God and His will, preferring to attempt to manipulate God into blessing his own desires and actions.

1 Samuel 28-2 Samuel 1; 1 Chronicles 10 (1 Samuel 28:4-7; 1 Chronicles 10:13-14; 2 Samuel 1:17-27)

November 9, 2014

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A Wicked King

Over time, Saul’s sin grew from a lack of personal integrity to consulting witches – with devastating effects for himself and those under his leadership.

1 Samuel 18-28 (1 Samuel 18:20-22; 28:3-7)

November 2, 2014

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A Jealous King

When Saul was rejected as king because of his sin, rather than repenting and finding his identity in God, he let his jealousy drive him to fear and despise others.

1 Samuel 16-28 (1 Samuel 16: 14-23; 18: 5-17)

October 26, 2014

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A Rebellious King Is Rejected

Saul was rejected as king because he feared others and did not obey God’s word, and then made excuses for his sin, hoping that the rituals of worship would excuse his rebellion.

1 Samuel 15 (1 Samuel 15:22-23)

October 19, 2014

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The LORD’s Anointed King

The anointed kings of Israel serve as a picture of Jesus, the Anointed One, Who faithfully rules us forever and has anointed us with the Spirit.

1 Samuel 10-12; 1 Samuel 10:1-10

September 22, 2014

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The Word and the Prophet

An absence of God’s Word is a great curse, but God is faithful to raise up true prophets to speak forth His word.

1 Samuel 3

March 16, 2014

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Holy People and Unholy Priests

The fundamental problem for all humans is our rejection of the reign of God, preferring to do what is right in our own eyes, which leads to chaos and curse rather than God’s blessing.

1 Samuel 2 (1 Samuel 2:11-18)

March 2, 2014

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When Anarchy Reigned

The fundamental problem for all humans is our rejection of the reign of God, preferring to do what is right in our own eyes, which leads to chaos and curse rather than God’s blessing.

Judges 21:25

February 23, 2014

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Rebel Without A Cause

Jonah’s unrepentant rebellion regarding God’s mercy towards the Ninevites (‘sinners’ whom Jonah does not think deserve mercy) comes to the surface in this final chapter, but God in His grace continues to pursue the rebellious prophet to the end.

Jonah 4

June 26, 2011

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A Rebel Sent to Rebels

God sends flawed rebel servants like Jonah and us to proclaim His Word to rebels who do not know Him so that they might turn to Him and be saved.

Jonah 3

June 12, 2011

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The Rebel Prays

Jonah’s prayer of thanksgiving from inside the fish is a model of crying out to God with His Word, but it also reveals Jonah’s lack of personal repentance and his lack of compassion for the lost.

Jonah 2

June 5, 2011

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