As we begin a new series looking at the theology of the child, we are starting off by looking at how God sees children as both his image and a blessing to their parents. Discover more and ask your questions at https://www.trainingforliferedeemed.com/114

Without God life is survival of the most powerful. From playground to
battlefield, fear drives assumptions of malice. But life lived under God’s king is a life lived by grace and love.

David is hiding in Gath and writes this song to express his feeling and trust in God. Look at the Psalm through the eyes of Jesus and modern suffering.

When one’s closest friend becomes an enemy it seems we can trust no one. The urge is to get away from everyone and live in solitude. But we were designed to love and be loved by God and his people. And we are.

Where can we go when there is nowhere to go; when there is no way out of death and destruction? The only recourse is to call upon God to save. And he does.

Life built on the assumption that God does not exist is a disaster. It produces nothing but destruction and terror. God saves his people out of this chaos and terror turns to joy.

The fantasy that one can rebel against God and get away with it is laughable. It leads to a life that hides behind lies and ends in complete destruction. Meanwhile God’s people enjoy eternal life. They follow God’s lead and dwell with him now and forever.

God issues the call and keeps his commitment to forgive, restore, and renew because he came and was executed in the place of Sinners. Answering that call involves admission and appreciation of guilt a commitment to be faithful to him, abandoning ourselves to his grace trusting his word.

God’s people Israel adopted the ideas of the surrounding nations. They misunderstood who God is and the point of the sacrificial system. God summons his people to know him and understand his grace.

The puzzle: What happens when we die? Do we cease to exist? Is life just about my pleasure now? Or will we face God’s judgement? The solution: God has provided the ransom that brings us out of death into his palace forever. Don’t be stupid. Turn back to God and enjoy eternal life.