Michael Crosswhite // Psalm 44 // The Lord has good reasons for the affliction of his people, and he alone is able to save them.

Nathan Loudin // Psalm 43 // Christians often wonder what God is up to, especially when it seems like our enemies are winning the war. What is our hope when we are demoralized and disillusioned by the persecution and oppression of our enemies? Ultimately, our vindication will come through Christ and that is cause for great hope in God.

Jeremy Hudson // Psalm 42 // The Christian’s hope in great sorrow is the steadfast love of God.

Michael Crosswhite // Psalm 41 // As recipients of God's grace and mercy, we are called to extend that same grace and mercy to others, especially to the weak and helpless, and in doing so, we will experience the blessings and protection of the Lord in our own lives.

2 Samuel 8 // The Lord gives victory to David wherever he goes, making the Lord’s enemies his servant.

2 Samuel 7:18-29 // As a response of God’s promise to him, David humbles himself under God’s mighty hand and prays that his promises come to pass.

2 Samuel 7:1-17 // The Lord promises to build a house for his people through the offspring of David, giving them a home and salvation from all their enemies.

2 Samuel 6 // David celebrates because the Lord has selected him as king to bring the ark of the covenant back into the center of worship in Israel.

2 Samuel 5 // The Lord exalts David as king for the blessing of his people.

2 Samuel 4 // God’s kingdom will not be established by injustice, but God’s king and representative will bring His vengeance on the unjust.