Trust in the Midst of Battle
David's act of kindness to the Ammonites is misunderstood and a major battle ensues. With the army surrounded, Joab suggests a radical battle plan - trusting in the support of those around us and in ...
3 Mars 201940min
Covenant Kindness
In David's embrace of Mephibosheth, we get a beautiful picture of God's kindness toward us. He pursues us and calls us by name - not for judgment, but because of his love for us. He takes the shame ...
24 Feb 201934min
David's Victories
As we continue in 2 Samuel chapter 8, we see that God gives David the victory wherever he went, and we learn what it means to experience victory in our own lives as well.
17 Feb 201938min
Incarnational Grace
When David wants to build God a house, God's response is stunning. Not only does he not want David to build him a house, but God will instead build David a house. This unfailing promise and covenant...
10 Feb 201933min
The Presence of God
The coming together of Israel under David as king demonstrates the realization of the covenant that God had first made with Abraham - a nation, a land and his presence. It's the presence of God that ...
3 Feb 201941min
The Meek Find Life
In the life of Abner and his contemporaries, we see that humanity has a broken need to seek power and control - thinking that this brings the significance, acceptance and security we long for. Even D...
27 Jan 201937min
Wisdom and Faith
As David's reign begins, once again we see a man who seeks the wisdom of God, whose life is marked by obedience and faith, and who graciously offers the blessing of his kingdom to those around him. S...
13 Jan 201941min
The Rightful King
When David received the news that Saul was dead, his natural reaction was grief. Why we he respond that way towards his enemy? David sought God's glory above his own and showed himself to be the rig...
6 Jan 201940min
