Pondering with the Peters

In 1 Samuel 28:3-25, Saul's desperate turn to a medium after God's silence warns us not to harden our hearts against God's Word, but to turn to Jesus Christ, the true Light who entered the darkness of judgment for us.

In 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2, David's fear-driven decision to seek refuge among the Philistines remind us that even God's chosen servants need a King whose faithfulness never fails, pointing us to Jesus Christ, who alone is perfectly trustworthy.

In 1 Samuel 26, David spares Saul once again, reminding us that we can trust the Lord enough to do what is right, because our hope rests in Jesus Christ, our perfectly righteous and faithful King.

In 1 Samuel 25, we see God’s restraining grace at work, keeping David from sinful vengeance, pointing us to Jesus Christ, our perfect King, who saves us from our sin.

In 1 Samuel 24, David spares Saul's life, showing us that we need not take matters into our own hands. Because God is faithful to his promises, we can entrust ourselves to him who judges justly.

In 1 Samuel 23, we see that God sustains his people through his Word, his people, and his providence, enabling us to persevere without losing heart, even when our circumstances seem to contradict his promises.

In 1 Samuel 22:6-23, Saul uses his power to kill and destroy, while David offers refuge and safekeeping, pointing us to Jesus Christ - the King who protects and saves all who take refuge in him, even when the destructive powers of this world seem to have the upper hand.

What does a rural pastor actually do all week? In this episode of Pondering With the Peters, we talk about the reality of wearing many hats in rural ministry. We explore the unexpected joys and challenges of serving in a small community, how the unpredictability of ministry affects family life, and what we've learned about knowing when to serve, when to say no, and when to simply trust God. Come ponder with us about the joys, challenges, and sometimes hilariously unexpected moments of rural pastoral ministry!

In 1 Samuel 21:1-22:5, we see God faithfully preserving, providing for, delivering, and directing his anointed king, David, through desperate circumstances, reminding us to trust God's faithfulness even when we cannot see where his purposes are leading.

In 1 Samuel 20, Jonathan shows us what it looks like to remain faithful to God’s anointed King even when that allegiance is costly, while David’s covenant faithfulness points us to Christ, whose covenant love gives us security in the midst of uncertainty and frees us to follow him at any cost.