The Rise Of David
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1 Samuel 16:1-2, 6-23
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Unrestrained Anger and Unrestrained Grace
As Saul reached the end of his reign and David rose up for his beginning, Saul became angry and jealous. He attacked David over and over with unrestrained anger, but every time David responded with total grace. In today's Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers examines the examples set by both men.
The Downfall of Saul
King Saul was the first king of Israel, and a good, strong king at that. but when God raised up David to become his successor, Saul couldn't handle it and he turned away from God. Today, Dr. John Akers shows us what lessons we can take from the story of Saul's downfall.
The Example Of Saul
Those of us familiar with the story of King Saul may mostly remember his ungodly treatment of David later in his life. But Saul was chosen by God as the first king of Israel for a reason, and in today's Understanding God's Word Dr. John Akers shows us how the early part of Saul's reign stands as a good example of leadership.
Does God Change His Mind?
Today we start a new series in the Old Testament in which we study three of the most important kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon.
Defending From Danger
Dr. John Akers concludes our study of the General Epistles with an overview of the little book of Jude in today's "Understanding God's Word."
Letters From The Elder
Sometimes reading the whole Bible can be so intimidating that we don't read it at all. What can you do when you're overwhelmed by the sheer size of the Bible? Read the short books! Dr. John Akers introduces us to 2nd and 3rd John in this installment of "Understanding God's Word."
Who Has Christ Has Life
How can you be sure that you are going to heaven? Can you ever be sure at all? Dr. John Akers examines this topic in today's "Understanding God's Word."
Living According to God's Love
The Scriptures tell us to love each other as much as we love ourselves. Why on earth is this instruction so very hard to keep? Dr. John Akers examines this question in today's installment of "Understanding God's Word."
Our Present Reality
What is the difference between a Christian and a Non-Christian life? In what way do a person's priorities change? Dr. John Akers examines this question in today's "Understanding God's Word."
Belief and Action
We understand that our actions can never be good enough to get us into heaven, but it seems pretty clear in the bible that our actions are an important component of the Christian life. Where do our actions intersect with our beliefs? Dr. John Akers examines that question in today's "Understanding God's Word."