Saul’s foolish, proud leadership has left his army famished with the result they devour captured animals like a pack of wild dogs. Rather than admitting his mistake, however, Saul tries to put things right his way. This goes badly wrong
Act in haste, repent at leisure
Samuel has taught Israel not to look to human appointed judges. His mother spoke of the Lord being the true hope of Israel, and of the king he will send. But the elders of Israel, along with the people, have
War (HCTW 40)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 10:46-11:11Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
No picnic
Jesus’ work and the first apostolic mission have made a big impact. If he wants, Jesus could now form an army in the wilderness. But an army “marches on its stomach”, so the disciples tell him to send them off
Run, run, as fast as you can
The apostles bring back a report to Jesus on the state of Israel. Now they need some quiet to rest and talk. But when Jesus takes them away from the populated centres, a huge crowds runs to join them. In
Well-dressed man
Jesus has healed a vulnerable man whose suffering with mental illness has been extreme and whose life has been abused by evil spirits. Now, this man is at peace, sitting with Jesus, wanting to learn and grow. Indeed, he’d love
One man army
The disciples are heavily shaken after seeing Jesus calm a storm. But now on shore the problems continue when a mentally ill man runs to Jesus from the cemetery. However, Jesus is not intimidated either by the threat of uncleanness