In the middle of Scripture, we find a book of Wisdom Literature entitled Ecclesiastes. As the writer works his way through all that life has to offer, he discovers that to live life to the fullest, he must reckon with the truth of his death. While on the surface the truths he shares seem dark and full of despair, the deepest truth is that in knowing life is fragile, we find that the great gift of God is enjoying what He has given.

The well-known Christmas hymn Joy to the World includes the lyrics, "Let heaven and nature sing!" The birth of Jesus marks the significant moment when heaven breaks through, and creation's restoration begins. It is striking that the prophets call out heaven and earth as receivers of God's salvation. This Advent season, we look at the prophet Isaiah as we join generations long for Jesus' coming.

The well-known Christmas hymn Joy to the World includes the lyrics, "Let heaven and nature sing!" The birth of Jesus marks the significant moment when heaven breaks through, and creation's restoration begins. It is striking that the prophets call out heaven and earth as receivers of God's salvation. This Advent season, we look at the prophet Isaiah as we join generations long for Jesus' coming.

The book of Second Samuel tells the account of King David's rise to prominence and his spectacular fall. He unites the tribes, sets up Jerusalem as the capital city, and centralizes worship. He is truly a man after God's own heart! Yet David also fails miserably. He is an unfaithful husband and a severely disengaged father. In the midst of all this, David remains a central figure pointing us to our True King Jesus, the Man OF God's own heart.

The book of Second Samuel tells the account of King David's rise to prominence and his spectacular fall. He unites the tribes, sets up Jerusalem as the capital city, and centralizes worship. He is truly a man after God's own heart! Yet David also fails miserably. He is an unfaithful husband and a severely disengaged father. In the midst of all this, David remains a central figure pointing us to our True King Jesus, the Man OF God's own heart.

The book of Second Samuel tells the account of King David's rise to prominence and his spectacular fall. He unites the tribes, sets up Jerusalem as the capital city, and centralizes worship. He is truly a man after God's own heart! Yet David also fails miserably. He is an unfaithful husband and a severely disengaged father. In the midst of all this, David remains a central figure pointing us to our True King Jesus, the Man OF God's own heart.

We quickly overview the covenants in the Old Testament and note their importance for how we read Scripture.

The book of Second Samuel tells the account of King David's rise to prominence and his spectacular fall. He unites the tribes, sets up Jerusalem as the capital city, and centralizes worship. He is truly a man after God's own heart! Yet David also fails miserably. He is an unfaithful husband and a severely disengaged father. In the midst of all this, David remains a central figure pointing us to our True King Jesus, the Man OF God's own heart.

We look at the conversation between David and Michal and wonder about its application.

The book of Second Samuel tells the account of King David's rise to prominence and his spectacular fall. He unites the tribes, sets up Jerusalem as the capital city, and centralizes worship. He is truly a man after God's own heart! Yet David also fails miserably. He is an unfaithful husband and a severely disengaged father. In the midst of all this, David remains a central figure pointing us to our True King Jesus, the Man OF God's own heart.