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)

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)

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)

In the Hall of the Mad King

David experienced God’s favor and protection as Saul descended into madness and tried to kill him.

1 Samuel 18-19 (18:6-16)

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

Ichabod – The Glory Is Gone

People often superstitiously believe that they can guarantee God’s favor and protection through external rituals, but His favor is only received through genuine faith.

1 Samuel 4

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

Facing A New Year In Faith

Christians do not know the future, but we should face it in faith, trusting that our Sovereign God will work all things for our good.

Ecclesiastes 7:13-14

The Rebel Runs From God

Jonah was called to proclaim God’s word to the city of Nineveh, but he rebelled and tried to flee from God and His call, but God relentlessly pursued him and even the sailors whose lives Jonah endangered by his rebellion.

Jonah 1

Living as Citizens of Two Kingdoms

Christians are citizens of the common kingdom because they are humans, but they are also citizens of the redemptive kingdom because they have been born again in Christ, and they must never confuse or merge these kingdoms. John 17:14-18 Reading: Psalm 47:1-9 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching […]

Giving Caesar His Due

Government has been given by God as part of the common kingdom of man to promote justice and maintain order, and Christians are called to pray for and submit to their government whenever possible.

Romans 13: 1-7

The Lord of the Rings – Understanding Sphere Sovereignty

Government has been given by God as part of the common kingdom of man to promote justice and maintain order, and Christians are called to pray for and submit to their government whenever possible.

1 Corinthians 5:9-13

A Tale of Two Kingdoms (Part 2)

After the fall, God instituted a distinction between the kingdom of man, the realm of common grace ruled through general revelation, and the kingdom of God, the realm of saving grace ruled through special revelation.

Romans 2:14-15

A Tale of Two Kingdoms (Part 1)

After the fall, God instituted a distinction between the kingdom of man, the realm of common grace ruled through general revelation, and the kingdom of God, the realm of saving grace ruled through special revelation, in order to preserve the human race and redeem His people.

John 18:33-36

Every Square Inch

Jesus Christ is the risen and exalted Lord over all things, ruling every square inch of the universe for God’s glory.

Matthew 28:18-20

Who is God?

Catechism Question 16 Who is God? God is the Infinite, Eternal, Sovereign Creator of everything, perfect in holiness, love, and integrity. Listen to the teaching

God’s Chosen Exile People

God’s chosen people live as exiles in this world, but are sustained by the covenant grace and peace of the Father, Son, and Spirit. 1 Peter 1:1-2 Reading: Hebrews 11:8-16 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline