Something remarkable occurs after David’s victory over Goliath. Jonathan, whose place as prince regent has been lost by his father’s disobedience, gives loving loyalty to David, the man who has displaced him. In a stunning demonstration of humility, Jonathan places
A revolutionary poem
Hannah has had her prayers heard by the Lord. Now she responds with thanksgiving and sacrifice. Her response becomes a memorable Psalm of Israel, but also a subversive one because it speaks of how God reverses situations to overturn the
You can’t save yourself
This sermon is an alternative, more devotional look at the verses, centring on the great gospel message of repentance and faith in Christ. It was preached in an evening sermon to complement the regular morning preaching as part of a
The Psalms – Number 2 Verses 7-12
This post is number 4 in a series of short pieces about the Psalms. Photo by Alabaster Co on Unsplash King of kings Click here to read: Psalm 2 Psalm 2 tells us a really important idea we need to
The Psalms – Number 2 Verses 1-6
This post is number 3 in a series of short pieces about the Psalms. Photo by Alabaster Co on Unsplash King of the hill Click here to read: Psalm 2 The Psalms were put together into five collections and then
The Psalms – Number 1
This post is number 2 in a series of short pieces about the Psalms. Photo by Alabaster Co on Unsplash No to the bad gang; yes to the Lord Click here to read: Psalm 1 Have you been to a
The Psalms – Introduction
This post is number 1 in a series of short pieces about the Psalms. Photo by Alabaster Co on Unsplash Long, long ago God decided to have a kingdom, which he would rule as a wise and good king. His