2 Samuel 5 by Pastor David Groendyk In preparation for this chapter, I encourage you to read Genesis 12:1–3 and Genesis 15:18–21 and notice the ways in which God is…

II Samuel 4 by Mark R. Hudson Things are going from bad to worse for Saul’s house. Now we come to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son. We are introduced…

2 Samuel 2 by Pastor David Groendyk After years of fleeing from Saul and living as a refugee, David finally has peace and can begin his reign as king. However,…

II Samuel 1 by Mark R. Hudson Love, Loss, and Lament. I love this chapter for so many reasons. In chapter 31, Saul and his sons are killed by the…

1 Corinthians 16 by Pastor Lawrence Bowlin True Christianity is a fight and every true Christian is called to be a soldier who upon their conversion immediately enter into an…

1 Corinthians 15 by Pastor David Groendyk There is one last major issue for the church in Corinth which Paul addresses. It seems some in the church were teaching that…

I Corinthians 14 Devotional by Mark R. Hudson Paul just completed one of the most sublime essays on love in chapter 13. This is directed to people in the church…

1 Corinthians 13 by Pastor Lawrence Bowlin In a fallen world, we are often disappointed. Even the Church at times disappoints us when we see evidence of pride, selfishness and…

1 Corinthians 11 by Pastor Mark R. Hudson Paul is responding to various questions the Corinthian church had about a variety of issues. Public worship was an issue that prompted…

1 Corinthians 12 by Pastor David Groendyk This chapter is part of a larger section regarding the corporate worship practices of the church in Corinth. On either side of chapter…