The early church was learning to cope in a messy world. Paul was trying to convince people in order to convert them. Like Paul, the church needs to be in…
The prodigal sees what a fool he has been. He owns his own sin rather than blaming his father or brother. We are all accountable for the things we do…
We see here how terrible it is to be a slave of sin, as Saul hasn't changed. He is not only physically asleep when David enters the camp, but spiritually…
The angel tells Zechariah that many would rejoice because John would be great before the Lord. He fulfilled prophecy and his message was the good news of the Lamb of…
David shows Saul how close he was to being able to kill him, but justice belongs to the Lord. This brings peace for the Christian; justice is always done, although…
These are among the seven penitential psalms. David said he only sinned against God. Ultimately every sin is only against God. Repentance is ongoing and we need to keep short…
Saul appeals for mercy and finds none. David commits adultery and murder but pleads for mercy and receives it. If we confess our sin, God is faithful and just to…
Abraham was called out of Ur by God, as He calls people today. The Christian is similarly called to leave their old life behind, and as Abraham was promised an…
God tells Israel in the book of Hosea how badly they have sinned, but closes the book with mercy and a call to return. We need to return to what…
The women are to tell the disciples "and Peter" that they would see Jesus again. Perhaps Peter had cut himself off from the disciples after denying Jesus. We know how…