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
Bright eyes
Saul is his chaos and so are his people. Despite a moment of victory presenting itself, by the Lord’s grace, he cannot see the right thing to do and issues commands that either cause havoc or end up getting quickly
Just believe (HCTW 41)
He Changed The World – for an introduction to this series of talks, please click the title. Mark 11:12-25Using the player above you can listen to/download the talk, which also includes the Bible being read out. Once you’ve listened, take
No luck
Israel has failed to keep the covenant God gave to her at Mount Sinai. Yet with corrupt priests overseeing the people, they are utterly ignorant of their sin. This leads them to imagine that the Lord will protect them and
Denial!
Peter was left confused by his Lord’s refusal to fight. Yet he still wants to be near him. However, when that leads to his exposure, the pressure pushes him into a corner like a frightened animal. The result is that
Praying for what you don’t want
Ever since the disciples recognised Jesus as the Christ, he has taught of the vital need of sacrifice. Jesus will lay down his life for his sinful people. Good must die so that something better can come. But it’s a
Anger management
Jesus has seen the state of the temple and it isn’t good. God judgement is going to strike it for its sorry state. But not yet. There must be mercy in wrath. Jesus will delay the destruction so that some