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David confidently approaches a God that hates wickedness and offers grace to the righteous. It is believed David offers this prayer as a part of his morning routine, thus, “…in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you…” He entreats God to listen to his prayer as he seeks his holy governance. Most of us … Read more

In the midst of life’s trials, David’s praise of God reveals his trust in him (cf. Heb 13:15). He says in v5, “…offer right sacrifices…” God must be worshipped in spirit and truth. We cannot do so when we actively engage in things that displease God as Absalom was. He was not anointed as king … Read more

God is always watchful over his people, “The eyes of the Lord are towards the righteous and his ears toward their cry” (Ps 34:15). It is believed that our focus Psalm is connected with the previous one (Psalm 3), where David had been driven from his kingdom by his son Absalom in a staged coup. … Read more

What does it mean to rest in a holy confidence in God? Our subject Psalm highlights David’s experience in this area. It is believed that he wrote Psalm during his flight from his son Absalom who staged a coup to overthrow his father as king of Israel (2 Sam 15-18). He had to contend with … Read more

There are two roads we shall travel in our lives: An empowered Spirit-led rocky and difficult narrow walking path that leads to eternal life or the self-justifying six lane wide broad highway that leads to eternal destruction. Jesus taught this simple truth in this way, “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide … Read more

The Parable of the Sower teaches that those who receive the gospel with a heart that is fertile enough for the seed (Word of God) to grow, will produce the fruit of the Kingdom of God, thus, “As for that good soil, they are those who hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest … Read more

Paul opens Ch 6 of this letter with an overall theme of, “love thy neighbor as thyself,” in view. Principally, he gives particular attention to the application of this within the relationships within the church. He exposes the enemy of agape love which is self-pride, thus his statement in v3, “For if anyone think he … Read more

The love of money is the root of all sorts of evil, as well as the tongue depending on how it is used. When used for good, we encourage, build up and speak truth in love. When used for harm, we can injure, tear down, and deceive with lies & flattery……. the list goes on. … Read more

“Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. But Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.”  Galatians 3:21-22 … Read more

“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples and said: Blessed are you…” Luke 6:20-26 Jesus came to proclaim an unseen kingdom that would become visible through His gospel message, accompanied by signs and wonders. The concepts and principles He taught were often contrary to the views and understanding of the Jews of that … Read more