Sat, 27 April 2013
Pride mixed with power results in sin. Sin ruins God's design for the Israelites and the Promised Land. The nation David and Solomon had spent their lives building up and unifying is divided. What can we as individuals and as a church learn from this? Text: 1 Kings 12:1-20 |
Sat, 20 April 2013
God gives Solomon a wish, and then grants it. Solomon becomes the wisest man to ever live. But something goes wrong. Why? God richly blesses us. What can we do to avoid making the same mistakes as Solomon? Text: 1 Kings 3:3-14; 11:1-4 |
Sat, 13 April 2013
Warrior, Psalm-writer, God-fearing. Liar, adulterer, murderer. Would the real King David please stand up? David was far from perfect. Most of us can relate to David's failures more than his greatness. We might be curious to find out why God would refer to David as "a man after my own heart." Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-12:14 |
Sat, 6 April 2013
Boy vs. giant. Pebble vs. sword. Confidence vs. arrogance. The stage is set. All bets are on the giant. Final score: Boy-1, Giant-0. A huge upset! How is it possible? Boy + God = Victory. What "giants" are you facing in life? How will you slay them? Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-11; 32-50 |