In God We Trust (Part 1)
“Say to Hezekiah, ‘Thus says the great king, the king of Assyria:On what do you rest this trust of yours?Do you think that mere words are strategy and power for war?In whom do you now trust, that you have rebelled against me?'” 2 Kings 18:19-20 ESV “Finally, in the...
Don’t Blame the Messenger!
“Name one prophet your ancestors didn’t persecute!” Acts 7:52 NLT This week we get back to our journey through the Bible by examining the role of the Old Testament prophets. If you recognize the movie character in the image above, you know he’s not a biblical prophet. But he’s...
Prophets, Kings, & “Cross” Words
“Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothingwithout revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.” Amos 3:7 NIV This is week 3 of our summer puzzle theme! This week’s puzzle is a crossword based on 1 & 2 Kings to help lead us back into our Bible study plan… Our plan for...
Wisdom, Frogs, & Weather Alerts
“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” Proverbs 1:7 NLT After David died, his son Solomon became king of Israel. Starting off strong, Solomon led God’s people into a golden age. His wisdom and wealth became known throughout the ancient world. But, sadly,...
You Are My Hiding Place
“He will cover you with his feathers.He will shelter you with his wings.His faithful promises are your armor and protection.” Psalm 91:4 NLT “Create in me a clean heart, O God.Renew a loyal spirit within me.Do not banish me from your presence,and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.Restore to...
Only a Boy Named David
“The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them.People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NLT “The slender, beardless boy kneels by the brook. Mud moistens his knees. Bubbling water cools his hand. Were he to notice, he could study his handsome features in...
Standing Tall & Falling Hard: Part 2
“Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people.Do everything as I say, and all will be well!” Jeremiah 7:23 NLT “When Saul stood among the people, he was a head taller than anyone else. Then Samuel said to the people, ‘See the man the...
Standing Tall & Falling Hard: Part 1
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 NLT “Now the sons of Eli were scoundrels who had no respect for the Lordor for their duties as priests.” 1 Samuel 2:12-13 NLT “With great power comes great responsibility.” No, this proverb is not from the Bible....
God Hears & God Speaks
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God:that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14 NIV A woman who longed for a child struggled with infertility. Although she was dearly loved by her husband, her life still felt incomplete. Year after year...
A Love Story
“Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay.Your people will be my people and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16 NIV “Within Ruth’s story we catch a glimpse of an amazing story yet to come….” The Story Last week we looked at the book of Judges...