An Enduring Legacy
King David started very well, but did he finish well? David makes plenty of poor choices mistakes, but overall, he never seems to give up following the Lord his God.
King David started very well, but did he finish well? David makes plenty of poor choices mistakes, but overall, he never seems to give up following the Lord his God.
While God forgave David’s poor choices, they were not without consequences. The sins of the Father often get repeated by the next generation. What a huge challenge David’s story is for us.
In 2 Samuel 8-12, great military victories are followed swiftly by the tragedy of David’s moral failure. How we respond to both victory and failure speak volumes about what God is doing in our hearts and lives.
The high point of David’s reign as King comes in 2 Samuel 7 when God reveals His purposes for David and His descendants. This incredible chapter gives huge insight into what it mean to believe and live out the promises of God.
David’s ‘rock bottom’ moment came when he and his men returned to find their city burning and their families gone. But in that moment, David manages to find strength in His God, and that changes everything!
Jonathan was a massive help and encouragement to David. He was a true friend and helped David find strength in God when he needed it. The loss of Jonathan was huge for David and something that perhaps he never recovered from
Relationships are sometimes tough. David had a particularly difficult relationship with Saul. What does it take for a man after God’s own heart to respond to such difficulties well? David response to Saul teaches us much!
The life of David begins by offering a stark contrast between two men – David and Saul. Their lives teach us much about what it does and doesn’t mean to be a man after God’s own heart…
Where is God in our Waiting? Amidst seasons of uncertainty our waiting is often a huge challenge in lots of areas. Waiting often leads to disappointment and we must respond with Faith and Hope
God’s promises to Abram are pivotal to the story of the whole Bible. Through them God announced His plan to bless many generations of people and make them a blessing to all nations of the earth…