Have you ever felt exiled? Like you had no where to go – no place to belong? Have you every had a family member cut ties with you or has a sudden event ever left you feeling like the rug … Read More
Read Amos 5:18-25 and 2 Kings 17 Woe to you who long for the day of the Lord! Why do you long for the day of the Lord? That day will be darkness, not light. 19 It will be as though a man fled … Read More
Read: 1 Kings 17-18 and 2 Kings 5 Should the Kings of Israel exalt themselves to the seat of Pharaoh we should expect God to send another Moses. There should be fire and plagues and voice that condemns the ruler … Read More
Read: 1 Kings 3, 10-11 I was considering calling this sermon, “Shalom’s Eden, Solomon’s Egypt” because the English shrouds the fact that Shalom and Solomon are essentially the same word in Hebrew. There is a lot going on in this … Read More
Read: 2 Sam 7, 11, 1 Kings 1-2 David is the dominant figure in the Old Testament. We are fascinated, bewildered, sometimes embarrassed, and steadfast in our loyalty to David. He slays Goliath, but violates Bathsheba and Uriah – he’s … Read More
Beloved King David and His God Read: 1 Sam 16:6-8, 1 Sam 18:1-5, 2 Sam 3-6 The David story begins perfectly – he’s small, insignificant, without honor, and without power. He’s the youngest brother in a big family and his … Read More
Read 1 Sam 8-28 This part of your Bible will present a God that doesn’t fit into your categories. He is sad and angry and at times you’ll feel compassion for God while at times you’ll be angry on Saul’s … Read More
Read 1 Samuel 3-7 It all started with a mother. She longed for a child and prayed fervently to God from the depths of her heart. The priest wouldn’t listen to her – he accused her of being drunk. But … Read More
If your family is like mine, it’s a beautifully diverse mix of people who represent political and theological views from all across the spectrum. You go home for the holidays and are excited to announce at your family gathering that … Read More
Read: Esther 5:8-6:1 This story begins with Esther making a bold approach. She summons the King to her banquet! Bold move, but I respect it! And while he’s at the banquet, he offers her up to half of his kingdom. … Read More