SAMUEL

Tim Burgess // August 29, 2021 David is a man who has been blessed and anointed by God to be Israel’s earthly king. Throughout his life we have seen his truly amazing faith in God. This has led us to witness his first recorded victory over Goliath, his battle prowess in many battles, his ability…

John Vermilya // August 22, 2021 The worst of feelings is shame. It steals our joy, kills hopes, hollows out relationships, and is hard to talk about. But shame is not from God, and King Jesus came to remove it forever.

Tim Burgess // August 15, 2021 Too often we try to talk God out of loving us because of how lame we are, the invitation is open to come humbly despite our lameness to the King’s table. We see a picture of the King’s kindness here in the story of David and Mephibosheth.

John Vermilya // August 8, 2021 The struggles of life can jade believers into believing that victory is a pipe dream. But God promises a total victory through Jesus, foreshadowed in the victories of David’s kingdom.

John Vermilya // August 1, 2021 God’s ways are not our ways, and that’s a good thing. Even when we are motivated to do great things for God, his blessings on us are greater, and can never be repaid.

John Vermilya // July 25, 2021 True worship of God begins with the fear of the Lord, is from the heart, and in accordance with His word and design. The careless neglect of those details is a dangerous thing.

Tim Burgess // July 18, 2021 David’s success came from God who blessed his dedication and service to God’s people. David foreshadows the future Christ, who will one day create a new Jerusalem, a heavenly city in which He will rule and reign eternally as God’s perfect King.

Martin Rizzi // July 11, 2021 Historically and in our lives it seems people have trouble knowing good from evil, so how can we be sure?

Tim Burgess // July 4, 2021 Justice belongs to God, but too often we would rather someone experience our vengeance than God’s grace. In the story we see David seeking to unite Israel under his rule, but men like Joab and Abner set the nation on a path of vengeance and payback that threatens to…

John Vermilya // June 27, 2021 Jesus promised that in this world we would face opposition, conflicts and trials. But he also encouraged us to take heart because he has overcome the world.