Beatitudes - Those who Mourn
Blessed are those who mourn...really? Definitely! When Jesus speaks these words he is not referring to a constant state of doom or negativity, but to a sorrowful awareness of sin. The presence of s...
19 Heinä 201548min
Beatitudes - The Poor in Spirit
In this first beatitude, Jesus uses the imagery of utter destitution - a bankrupt and desperate beggar completely dependent upon others for survival. And he applies it to the entire crowd in regards ...
12 Heinä 201549min
Beatitudes - An Introduction
The beatitudes are the beginning of an inauguration address to engage a wide ranging audience with the good new of the kingdom. This introduction sets the stage for our study of the beatitudes by sho...
5 Heinä 201547min
2 Samuel 11-12 – The Story Beyond our Failure
David’s sin of adultery leads to a massive cover up. In response, the Lord sends Nathan to rebuke David. But this is not the end of the story. David, moving from cover up to repentance, experiences me...
21 Kesä 201544min
Will One Thing
The call to make disciples is a universal call for all followers of Jesus, not just those who go to foreign lands. Where is God calling you to go? And are you trusting him by following. When we do,...
14 Kesä 201544min
1 Samuel - Strengthened in the Lord
Coming home on a massive high, David and his men return to calamity. The town is ransacked, their families are captured and the men are turning on David. How do you respond to turmoil in life? Davi...
31 Touko 201541min
1 Samuel - Misguided Desperation
There's a significant difference between being desperate for God and being desperate for what God can offer. When we feel far from God, it is our desperation for him that bridges the gap. But our de...
24 Touko 201552min
1 Samuel - Living in Exile
Tired from running and in a moment of weakness, David finds himself seeking refuge again amongst the Philistines. Even in this major failure on the part of David, two things stand out about God. Fir...
17 Touko 201545min
