There is much that we can learn from the remarkable life of David, the shepherd boy who becomes Israel’s most celebrated king. We explore three of lessons from his life before he becomes king: (1) A heart for God prepares us to be used by God; (2) The Spirit of God equips us to do the will of God; and (3) It's better to fear God than to be nine feet tall. Scriptures referenced include Psalm 73:26; 1 Samuel 13:14; Jeremiah 3:15; 1 Samuel 10:8; 1 Samuel 15:9, 23; 1 Samuel 16:7; Psalm 51:10; Jeremiah 17:9; Ezekiel 36:26; 1 Samuel 16:13; Galatians 5:16; and Galatians 5:22-23.
In 1 Kings 18, we witness Elijah's victory on Mount Carmel, where he demonstrates God's power over Baal's prophets. Thereafter, Elijah prays for rain,...
While Pauline teachings concentrate on our justification with God, James’ teachings concentrate on the works that exemplify that justification. James was writing to Jews...
The loss of Eden marked a pivotal moment in human history, introducing separation from God, pain, toil, and death into the human experience. Adam...
