This past Friday night, an earnest soul recognized their need for a Savior to absolve their sins. What a precious sight, what a precious reminder — our God will save. What a present need, what a universal need — we need our God. Man sins (Rom 3:23); it has been that way from the first man to the last. This reality holds true for both the wicked and the righteous. It was also true for “a man after God’s own heart” (Acts 13:22). The King of Israel, David, found himself in desp

For many Bible students, First Samuel chapter seventeen will always be synonymous with David’s boldness in the face of Goliath’s adversity. Rightly so, it is undoubtedly a focal point of the chapter. Beyond that, the chapter would contrast the boldness of faith with the weakness of carnality. David would confidently stand before the giant, and the armies of God’s people would cower in fear (1 Sam 17:16). David certainly is provided to us as an example of faith, dependency, an

It is estimated that the book of Acts covers the first thirty years of the Church’s history. During these thirty years, we focus on several lives and ministries. In Acts 1-5, the emphasis is on the duo of Peter and John. In Acts 6-9, the attention shifts to the evangelists Stephen, Philip, and Ananias. In Acts 10-12, the focus is on Peter and the Gentiles. In Acts 13-28, the spotlight is on Paul and his various companions. From start to finish, it tells the story of the Churc