God begins the story of the Bible with the song of creation. We begin with it being formless and empty so God in a purposeful pattern forms and fills the earth. Then on day 7 he ceases from his work and he himself fills the space that he had created to be in relationship with humanity. It's a beautiful, meaningful beginning!

The Lord is calling, whom shall I send and who will go for us! He is calling but we don't always hear, he is inviting us to join him in mission but we aren't always listening. From the example of Isaiah, we pause at the end of the year to ask the Lord where is He calling us and what is our next step?

The book of Samuel ends at a significant place in both Israel's history and future. On the threshing floor in Jerusalem, we see the striking hand of God, the stayed hand in mercy and finally the satisfied hand of God where judgement meets mercy in the sacrifice of Jesus!

David's last words are full of hope because of the promise of the coming messiah who will bring a new creation and new life that all point to baby Jesus coming in a manger. The light has broken through the darkness and offers hope to all who receive him!

David's life in many ways shadows the life of Moses. He gets to the end of his life and sings a song of God being his Rock! This Rock pictures a firm foundation and salvation in the wilderness. For David it meant that the Rock rescued him, redeemed him and is his salvation!

King David begins his triumphal entry back into Jerusalem and pauses at the Jordan River to meet 3 different people who all have had some interaction with David on his way out of Jerusalem. All of them are met by the grace of the king and demonstrate the kingdom of God is marked by grace upon grace!

The hearts of the people are swayed towards David's son Absalom in his rebellion against the king. We focus on David's advisor Ahithophel who changes his service to Absalom and the advice he gives him that is shaped by revenge and anger towards David. Our words, actions and thoughts all begin with the heart.

God's desire is to bring the lost child home so they not remain an outcast. As long as there is breath in your lungs, as long as there is life there is hope. The story is not over yet and God is weaving together this beautiful story to bring the lost one home.

There is a battle raging for your heart and soul! We look at this well known story of David on his roof seeing a beautiful woman and taking her. His sin leads to more sin until he finally kills an innocent man. From this passage we look at 3 signs you are loosing the battle for your heart and 4 signs you are winning the battle.

Guest speaker Eric Wood brings a stand alone message from the book of Luke.