God is preparing a place for those who believe, to spend eternity with Him. God's presence will be the greatest thing in the city. Seeking the presence of God should be our greatest desire here on earth and the focus of everything we do. We are to be a people longing for our eternal home.

Scripture Text: Revelation 21:1-10

John tells the resurrection story through the eyes of several people.First Mary Magdalene, then through the eyes of the disciples, including Thomas, but also one story where seven disciples went fishing.
Scripture Text: John 20:1-14

What was it that made Jesus so different? What was it that made people follow him? What makes his story so special?  There are several reasons: First, he was the son of God. He really did come to rescue us from our sins. He really did have a humility about him that made him so attractive.
Scripture Text: Mark 11:1-10

The kingdom of God depends on the wisdom, faithfulness, and justice of Jesus Christ, not the qualities in Christian believers. 

We work hard to make Christ known, but we always falls short. Our abilities are always less than adequate. However, the kingdom of God and the integrity of Christianity depends on him, not on us. 

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 3:22-39 

In the book of Acts we see that the fuel empowering the Church to complete Jesus' core mission is a gift from God that is available to everyone.

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God gives us unconventional victory when we fall to our knees and are obedient to His unconventional direction.

Scripture Text: Joshua 5:13 - Joshua 6:20

The great question for the people of Israel was who their king was. For some, their king was Ish-bosheth, the son of Saul, but for others, David was their king. God had chosen David to be king of Israel, so some of these people did not serve God’s king. It is a question to ask ourselves, “Who is our king?” “Do we serve God’s King,” or do we serve some other king?” Many kings declare themselves to be our king—but there is one true king, and his name is Jesus! 

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 3:1-21

Our strategies and plans, our negotiations and proposals are no more able to bring peace and harmony, justice and righteousness than the efforts of Abner and Joab. How pathetic are our efforts to advance God's kingdom!
We are grateful for any government movement that moves us away from sinful corrupt practices and moves us toward a honest and righteous state. We do not however, put our hope and trust in any government because they are limited. Only God can bring lasting peace.
Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 2:12-32 

The story of David, his early life, and his life as a fugitive and then as a king is one of the most engaging stories found in literature. It is not fiction but a real story of action, conflict, bravery, exemplary conduct, and personal failure and recovery. However, our interest is not just in the historical significance of the persons and events but much more. We don’t study the Old Testament just because we are simply interested in history, but what lessons can we learn to help us in our lives.

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 2:1-11

In our study of 2 Samuel, we come to the subject of death and grief. Death terrifies us and leaves us confused; often, it brings guilt, shame, anger, loneliness, and despair. Even when we are expecting death to come—it is still hard, and we feel the same emotions. Death is no respecter of a person. It makes no difference in wealth or poverty, famous or unknown, race or culture—all are affected. If not for the Gospel of Christ, death would leave us all helpless and hopeless.

Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 1:17-27