THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (13)

david loved god’s presence and god’s glory – the return of the ark of god – 2 samuel 6   David showed expedience versus obedience and zeal without knowledge. (Rom. 10:2) The end didn’t justify the means. Yet Uzzah should … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (12)

THE LONG-AWAITED THRONE- DAVID ESTABLISHES AND UNITES THE KINGDOM OF ISRAEL-  2 SAMUEL 2-5 "The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (11)

THE DEATH OF KING SAUL –  "FOR TO BE CARNALLY MINDED IS DEATH" – ROMANS 8:6; See 1 SAMUEL 28, 31; 2 SAMUEL 1, 2 Saul's insane envy of David weakened the kingdom and the enemy defeated them.  "The fellowship … Continue reading

STATE OF THE MINISTRY

Dear Friends, My advisory team and several friends encouraged me to do this report on an annual basis. It gives an overall view of the ministry and some new venues the Lord is calling us into. I'll list these different … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (10)

The Faithfulness of God to His Unfaithful Servant David – 1 Samuel 27 David doubts God and loses his identity. Who am I? Where is my true allegiance? What's life all about anyhow?  Long, hard trials can lead believers to … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (9)

"Even though someone is pursuing you to take your life, the life of my master will be bound securely in the bundle of the living by the LORD your God. But the lives of your enemies he will hurl away … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (8)

OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD – 1 Samuel 23:24                                               "And he (Saul) said to David, "You are a better man than I am, for you have repaid me good for evil." 1 Samuel 24:17 1 Sam. 23: 1-4- David teaches us … Continue reading

WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?(14) SEE MATTHEW 16:13-17

“I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD" SEE JOHN 10 Dear Friends, Some commentators say that this entire chapter takes place during the Feast of Dedication (or Hanukkah – a Hebrew word meaning “dedication”) even though the Feast is not mentioned until … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART (7)

AS DAVID GOES DEEPER INTO TRIALS HE GOES DEEPER WITH GOD – 1 SAMUEL 18-22   See 1 Sam. 18-22 – Saul became insanely jealous of David and tried to kill him. He even used his daughter Michal as part … Continue reading

EASTER MESSAGE – THE BLESSING OF SUFFERING WITH AND FOR CHRIST

1) We are called to suffer with and for the Lord. " Then Jesus said to his disciples, " If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART (6)

JONATHAN LOVED DAVID AS HE LOVED HIMSELF – 1 SAMUEL 18:3; ALSO SEE 19:4-5; 20:1-42; 23:15-18; 2 SAMUEL 1:26 After David killed Goliath he instantly became a national hero and was made commander of Saul’s army. But later Saul became … Continue reading

WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? (13) SEE MATTHEW 16:13-17

 "I am the light of the world" – see  John 8:12- 9:41 Dear Friends,   In these verses we learn that the blind, those who realize their need for Christ’s salvation, receive their sight (salvation) and the "sighted" (prideful Pharisees) remain … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART (5)

FACING THE GIANTS (TRIALS) IN OUR LIFE – 1 SAMUEL 17; PSALM 23 HE IS WITH ME ALL THE WAY – SO IN TRIALS I CAN SAY: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART (4)

DAVID WAS A MAN WITH TENDERNESS AND STRENGTH JUST LIKE OUR LORD – 1 SAMUEL 17 The sweet psalmist of Israel who wrote many love songs to the Lord, sang them to Him and His people (e.g., Saul – 1 … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART (3)

DAVID ANOINTED KING-TO-BE (TEN YEARS LATER ) “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” (Heb. 13:7) Through this series on David, as this Scripture … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART (2)

THE BACKGROUND FOR THE LIFE OF DAVID – A TRANSITION OF LEADERSHIP   People just can’t seem to handle peace and prosperity. During the years of battle under Joshua’s leadership God ruled as King and the people followed Him. After … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART (1)

SHEPHERD, FUGITIVE, KING IN TRIUMPH, KING IN CRISIS, RESTORED SINNER Why study the life of David? Because God says David is “a man after my own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). The Holy Spirit wrote this epitaph in the … Continue reading

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? (12) SEE MATTHEW 16:13-17

 "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink." See John 7 Dear Friends, The Feast of Tabernacles or Booths (vv. 1-5) was one of the three feasts (plus Passover and Pentecost) where every male Jew throughout Israel … Continue reading

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? – A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS (52)

FIX YOUR EYES ON JESUS; BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD; BEHOLD THE MAN; BEHOLD I AM COMING SOON; BEHOLDING THE GLORY OF THE LORD   FIX YOUR EYES ON JESUS – –“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great … Continue reading