A Prayer of David (Life in the LORD) Text: Psalm 17 Confident prayer (vss 1-5) David pleads for the divine Judge of the earth to hear what is right. Now, it’s possible for people to think their cause is just when it’s not. But David goes further to say he’s been tried and he’s purposed […]

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Life in the LORD (Psalm 15) Text: Psalm 16 Michtam means a poem. David trusts the LORD because the LORD is life. Paraphrasing Matthew Henry here: David speaks of himself as a member of Christ, meaning he has the spirit of Christ in him. So he speaks the language of Christianity by professing his confidence […]

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The Way of the Wise (Wise Men) Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Today we’re diving into a story that’s not just history—it’s a masterclass in vision, dedication, and results. The story of the Wise Men in Matthew 2:1-12 isn’t just about a journey; it’s about a mindset that defines greatness in God’s kingdom. These weren’t kings or […]

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Am I God’s People? Text: Psalm 15 (Salvation from Zion) Who is allowed into your house? If a stranger comes to your door and wants to come inside your house you say no. Why do you say no? Because you don’t know the person you’re letting in. Jesus says to people wanting into his household, […]

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Sins of Jeroboam The sin is given form Israel has been divided into northern tribes and southern tribes. Jerusalem, the hub of all worship, is in the south. Jeroboam becomes the leader of the northern tribes. Jeroboam is afraid that if the northern Israelites continue going to Jerusalem for worship they will eventually turn on […]

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The Salvation of Israel Out of Zion! Text: Psalm 14 (Psalms Perspectives) David laments Judean apathy toward God that has led to corruption in high places His focus is on Israel’s backslidden condition among many who are in power (Romans 3:9-20 Paul asks rhetorically, Are we Jews better than the Gentiles? Answer: No. We’re under […]

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Simeon’s Faith (Simeon’s Faith) Text: Luke 2:21-35 This chapter is about Jesus Christ’s birth and his ceremonial entrance into the world. It’s about his birth and the token of righteousness God gave to Abraham in circumcision and the naming of the LORD Jesus Christ. It was during this time that Mary and Joseph met a […]

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 Part I: The Reign of Solomon (Chapters 1-11) Chapter 1: Adonijah attempts to get the throne, but David appoints Solomon Chapter 2: David instructs Solomon to follow the LORD, deal with Joab, show kindness to Barzillai, keep a close eye on Shimei, Solomon deals with Adonijah, Abiathar the priest is punished, Joab is put to […]

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Answered prayer Daniel 9 (Daniel’s Faith) Answered prayer is informed by the work of God (vss 1-2) Daniel 9:2 Daniel understands the judgment of God by what Jeremiah wrote seventy years before in Jeremiah 29:1, 10. Uninformed praying The reality of our prayers is that many of them aren’t answered because they can be contrary […]

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A Theology of Divine Silence Text: Psalm 13 (David Encourages Trust) The Problem of Silence (vss 1-2) How long? is asked four times. God is choosing to forget my situation. God is ignoring my problems. I am left alone talking to myself. The wicked are becoming more emboldened in their victories. The LORD doesn’t seem […]

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