Saul sees that David has spared his life again, admits his sin and calls David home. But times have changed and David can no longer be with Saul. He’ll only go home when it’s time for him to take the
Tough decisions
David’s decision to go to God’s tent led to the massacre of the priests. When the sole survivor finds him, therefore, David takes him under this care. This then results in David having the blessing of the Lord’s guidance in
We believe in God
1.1 We believe in one living and true God. He is infinite in His power, glory and wisdom, and perfect in His holiness, justice and love. He alone is to be worshipped and obeyed. Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
Listen to the cows
The Philistines feel bruised and battered, and want rid of the wretched “Ark of God”. Yet, the proud leaders are still uncertain this is anything other than bad fate and are wary of the idea of making an expensive offering
Humpty Dumpty
Israel’s judge of 40 years has fallen: his sons are dead, his daughter-in-law is dead, he is dead. Meanwhile, the Philistines think they have humiliated Israel’s little ‘god in a box’ by taking the golden Ark of the Lord and
Putting down others; falling down ourselves
Jesus lists examples of the wickedness we can generate inside. What’s included? Slander is there, where we use the amazing power of words to dishonour other people unfairly to benefit ourselves. Arrogance is there, where we proudly think too highly