1 Sam 17:31-58 – In this classic story of David defeating Goliath, we learn key principles that we can apply to our personal challenges. We all have a tendency to evaluate things naturally and often would limit ourselves because of that, but by faith in God, the giants can fall. The Battle is the Lord’s! […]

1 Samuel 17:1-30. As we see the stage being set for this classic showdown, David was not moved to fear, like Saul and the men of Israel were. He was not intimidated by Goliath, but was trusting in the Lord His God, knowing the battle is the Lord’s. May we not evaluate our circumstances by […]

1 Samuel 16:1-23. What does it mean to have a heart after God’s own heart? Why was Saul disqualified as King? How can we grow in intimacy with God? The account of David’s anointing is filled with instruction for us all. 

1 Sam 15:1-35. As Saul boasts of his obedience, he was betrayed by the bleating of sheep in the background. Sometimes the “bleating of sheep” can be heard in our own lives. We may have overcome son areas of overt sin, but what about the areas of goodness, pride or self-r/ness that have not been […]

1 Sam 14:24-52. The Bible uses honey as an analogy of the Word of God. Just as Jonathan was physically quickened by eating the honey in the wood, we are need to be spiritually quickened by the living Word of grace.