Sunday, November 27, 2011

2 Samuel 24 - Trusting God's Mercy

We conclude our look at the life of David in 2 Samuel 24. God uses David’s senseless census to humble David, causing him to trust God’s provision and pointing us to the need for atonement. David’s purchasing Araunah’s threshing floor sets the stage for the building of the Temple and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

2 Samuel 23:1-7 - David's Last Will and Testament

We read David’s final words in 2 Samuel 23:1-7. Rather than just look back to his own glories or even review God’s grace in his life, David points forward, describing God’s kingdom ruled by David’s son, Jesus Christ.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

2 Samuel 22

David gives thanks for God’s protective care in 2 Samuel 22. As the great king takes stock of his life, he recounts, from God’s perspective, how His Heavenly Father has cared for him, resulting in his praise.


Sunday, November 6, 2011

Mark 11:12-12:12

This week we will examine the demonstrations of Jesus' authority in Mark 11 and 12, an authority which was denied by the Pharisees and doubted by Peter. In this passage, Jesus reminds us of our tendencies to doubt His authority as we pray and as we forgive others.