In this episode, Charley and Alec walk through Solomon's rise to power and his great accomplishments in the early part of his reign. Solomon is known for many things, one of which was his great building projects. However, some projects can be dangerous when their end goal is not aligned with God's. As always, if you have questions, feel free to submit them at the link below!

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In this episode, Coby and Alec walk introduce us to the book of wisdom: Proverbs. This book is far more than a collection of catchy and helpful sayings, as it helps teach us how wisdom permeates all of creation and everything within it. For those of you struggling to discern a holy and right way to live, Proverbs is a helpful and practical place to start. As always, if you have any questions submit them below!

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In this episode, Coby and Kiefer transition us away from King David into a new era of Israel's history. We also begin to explore what is perhaps a confusing and seemingly out of place text, the Song of Songs. This book, full of ancient love poetry, challenges us to reflect on and celebrate the gift of love and romance. Though it can be confusing, it is rich and beautiful in its depiction of pure and unselfish love. Submit any questions you have at the link below!

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In this episode, Coby and Alec walk through the final chapters of King David's life. They are filled with reflection, songs, and praise for who God is and what he's done over the course of David's life. The end of this story is compelling in many ways, primarily in how the author composes the final acts of this complicated figure. As you read, please submit questions to the link below!

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In this episode, Charley and Alec walk through the fallout of David's sin with Bathsheba. This portion of scripture shows us that while the eternal consequences of sin have been dealt with in Christ, the earthly consequences have not. Sin is both real and serious, and David wrestles through as his own failure effects those closest to him in horrible ways. As always, feel free to submit your questions at the link below and we will try and talk through them!

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In this episode, Charley and Alec interview Lockeland member Sarah Caskey. Sarah has been involved in our church family for several years, even serving on staff as the Administrative Assistant. She is passionate about Jesus, her church, and lots of other things. Get to know her in this month's interview!

In this episode, Charley and Alec walk through the lowest point in King David's reign. David is known as Israel's greatest king, and accomplished many great things for Israel. However, he also serves as a great reminder that Israel, and all of us, don't just need any king. We need a good king. A king who will sit and reign from his throne forever. David points us to our need for king Jesus.

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In this episode, Charley and Alec examine the early stages of David's reign as well as a few significant Psalms. David is often viewed as the greatest king Israel had, and his reign is filled with both highs and lows. As we progress through his story, it will be important to look for the potential traps David finds himself in as he seeks to lead God's people better than his predecessor. Submit questions at the link below!

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In this episode, Charley and Alec take a brief look at the beginning of 2 Samuel. As David steps into power, things begin to look drastically different than they have before. However, this also begins a difficult portion of reading for us who are so far removed from this point in history. This episode serves as an overview of the next few books, trying to make sense of what feels like a foreign and insignificant portion of Scripture. Though it can be confusing, it is worth working to understand how the biblical authors viewed this point in their history.

In this episode, Alec and guest host Coby Neal look at the last few chapters of 1 Samuel. As Saul's reign ends, his time is filled with desperate searches for answers and control. In contrast, David is presented as patiently waiting to receive what God has promised, though even he struggles at times. As we begin an era of a new king, the text gives reason to hope this king will be a major part of bringing redemption forward. As always, if you have questions you can submit them at the link below.

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