God's anointed one prays for vindication. These words are true for David, but ultimately true of Jesus, who is the true Anointed One. Christ was betrayed but vindicated in his…
God is the God second chances (and third and fourth chances!). After shock defeat at Ai, now God promises to deliver his people. We see why we can be confidence…
Three truths about sin: it is not hidden from God, it comes from our hearts, and it offends his holiness. Whilst these things condemn us before God, we are given…
Shouting loudly at wall doesn't normally result in much. But God had an unstoppable plan to give his people victory, despite the seemingly strange commands. God did the work, and…
Christians have the Holy Spirit living in their hearts. The basis of this is Christ's death on the cross on our behalf: he was condemned so we go free. The…
Rahab believed God's promises. Is she the least likely convert ever?! God's mercy overflows and he can save anyone. But we need to respond to him, like Rahab did. The…
Moses is dead, but God's covenant promises to his people remain. Salvation does not depend on personalities but promises. God graciously promises to keep the Abrahamic covenant and to be…
When Jesus returns, there will be judgement and restoration. This is pictured as being in a valley or being on the mountain of the Lord. Judgement will be fair and…
The promise of the Holy Spirit comes to fulfillment in the day of Pentecost. The church is the Spirit-filled people of God. What is the difference between the work of…
The suffering of this world is an alarm bell: something is wrong, but Jesus will return to fix it. We are to respond to Jesus' return by having soft hearts…