1 Sam 30:1-10. When God’s hand of discipline was extended towards David in Ziklag, he is brought to the lowest point in his life to that point and a place of great distress. However, this affliction had the desired affect as we read that David then encouraged himself in the Lord His God and prays […]
1 Samuel 29:1-11. David finds himself in a compromised situation because making unwise choices, but the grace and faithfulness of God is extended to him. Although it seems difficult for David to get out of this situation, God’s providence makes a way of escape. Expositional Grace teaching with Graham King at Peacehaven Evangelical Free […]
1 Samuel 28:1-25. When Saul seeks the Lord, but gets no answer, he resorts to seeking out a medium for guidance. Samuel’s spirit comes forth to foretell Saul’s tragic end in battle. Saul’s downfall and pitiful end is a sober warning for us all to keep our hearts tender before God each day.
1 Sam 27:1-12. During this extended time of trial and discouragement, rather than enquiring of the Lord, David made a naturally minded decision, void of faith. Subsequently, this wasn’t the greatest chapter in David’s life, where he finds himself now subservient to the enemy in Philistia! However, this chapter is deeply instructive for our own […]
Josh 24:15. Just like the Jewish feasts in the Old Testament, a new year serves us well as an opportunity for renewal and re-commitment with the Lord. We draw near to hear, hearts open, to confess and turn to Him afresh. Power and blessing of new beginnings comes through the heart-work of repentance and faith. […]