Some songs are happy, and some are sad. Psalm 32 is one of those songs that is both happy and sad. Songs of “lament” in the Bible explore the grief and struggle that are inevitable parts of everyone's life. How does God's hope sustain us in times of sorrow and struggle? Pastor Daniel walks us through this sad yet hopeful psalm written by King David. Life is messy, but Jesus is oh so real.

Numbers 4 involves the second census of the Levites. In the previous chapter the census was about the actual number of Levites who could potentially serve. This chapter focuses on those who will be doing the work of ministry at present. It is amazing to see how specific the Lord is in organizing the people.

The Bible records what might be the first complete love song in history, known as either the Song of Songs or the Song of Solomon. But this is not a song about love lost. Instead it is a song about love found and rejoiced in. Please note that this message contains mature subject matter.

Numbers 3 finally deals with the Levites. Being left out of the numberings of Chapters 1-2, the Levites are now center stage. They are numbered, and the work is divided for this special tribe.

Whether it's a story, a love letter, or a lament, every song expresses feelings and experiences from a unique vantage point. Revelation 4 and 5 contain five short songs from the amazing vantage point of Heaven. As the Songs of Summer series continues, Pastor Daniel examines the power and promise found in the songs of Revelation 4 and 5.

After numbering the children of Israel by tribe in Numbers 1, we now move to how the tribes were meant to camp. This chapter continues with God’s orderliness in arranging His people. The tabernacle sits at the center of the camp, continually reminding the people that God must be the center of their life and community.

As we begin our verse-by-verse series called "Camp" in the beginning of the Book of Numbers, we run right into the first census of the children of Israel. It might seem strange that God asked Moses to number the people. But in reality, God has a plan and God knows that each number is a person who God wants to use uniquely.

The Song of the Shepherd is on the all-time list of “Greatest Hits” of Biblical songs, and might be at the top of the list. It's so familiar and beautiful, and popular for a good reason: it sings of love, hope and blessing. Be ready to be surprised by some of what you find in the lyrics in David the shepherd's song!

The Book of Numbers is about Choices. Plan A or Plan B? Red Pill or Blue Pill? However, when God offers us choices, what He's really interested in is the Heart that drives the Decision-Making Process. For the People of Israel, choosing less than God's best was enough to cause them more than just a "time out" in the Desert.