Samuel is a book about small salvations that matter. It's about ordinary people being blessed with extraordinary grace. The first book of Samuel opens with an introduction to two men. Elkanah, the husband of Hannah, and Eli, a priest and the father of Hophni and Phinehas. Eli and … [Read more...] about #14 The House of Man – OT Survey
The Liberty of a Clean Conscience
Some things never change. Take the conscience. The problem of a dirty conscience is as old as Adam and Eve. As soon as they sinned, their conscience was defiled and their sense of guilt was ruinous. It ruined their relationship with God, their relation to each other and it ruined … [Read more...] about The Liberty of a Clean Conscience
#13 Kinsmen Redeemer – OT Survey
The events in Ruth take place during the time of the Judges and Bethlehem is the scene. The book is not a romance, though it is a love story: A Covenant love story. Bethlehem means bread, and at the time of Ruth, there was a serious lack of it. A Midianite invasion had caused … [Read more...] about #13 Kinsmen Redeemer – OT Survey
#12 Heroes Who Died – OT Survey
The Book of Judges is a book about the increasing misery and disaster that overcomes God's people when they refuse to worship Him faithfully in the promised land. It's also about heroes. Heroes who died. Judges is an adventure story. It has plot, drama, betrayal, violence, … [Read more...] about #12 Heroes Who Died – OT Survey
Fellowship
Fellowship with other believers is a wonderful thing. In coming together we find comfort, strength, spiritual growth, humility, and joy. We find a home away from home in our travels and rest from our labour among friends. All of which is grounded, and contingent upon walking … [Read more...] about Fellowship