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 26:1-25. Although David had a prime opportunity for revenge against Saul, by faith in God he withstands the temptation. May we also develop convictions that help us withstand and endure in times of testing. 

1 Samuel 25.24-44. Abigail mediates between David, with his sword drawn in anger, and Nabal, her foolish, arrogant husband. Her words of wisdom, grace and humility are so instructive for us all in our own relationships. Several characteristics of wisdom are noted for our own learning and growth. 

1 Samuel 25:1-23. There are so many practical lessons from the life of David. He had just passed one test, in sparing Saul’s life, but is just about to fail another, in destroying the house of Nabal in anger and reaction. Thankfully God was going to intervene. 

1 Sam 8:1-22. We are always free to make our own decisions and go our own way, but consequences may come with it. God is available to lead us and will give us sober warnings, but we are free to make our own choices. May we respond with humility and faith and trust His plan […]

1 Sam 7:1-17. Do you ever wonder why God doesn’t seem to answer or help sometimes? We pray to be delivered, yet still face defeat. What’s going on? Maybe there is a spiritual principle in play? Yes, He will help, but there are conditions! When Samuel’s addresses Israel he gives the promise that God will […]

Philemon 1:1-25. Captured in this special little letter from Paul to Philemon we find a redemptive story that so beautifully unfolds the gospel message. We also see our own story in Onesimus, who found such grace and favour in the face of such demerit and unworthiness. May God stir our hearts everyday to see that […]

Luke 23:26-49. As we follow the sorrowful road to Calvary, where Jesus suffering on the cross, we behold the lamb that takes away the sins of the world. We consider multiple prophecies from Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53 as He fulfills all that was written concerning Him. 

Luke15.1-32. The most powerful moment in a Christian’s life is when they come face to face with grace in the nakedness of their sin. We may struggle to truly believe that God loves us fully and has forgiven us completely, but when God demonstrates His grace to us in that moment of our greatest unworthiness, […]