As a young man, Saul received extensive teaching in the Scripture of the day, (our Old Testament) and was knowledgeable. Although he knew a lot about God, he really did not know the God of the Bible. This lack of relationship with God resulted in Saul being deceived. He was unable to see the identity …
As I have grown in faith, I have come to the realization there is a battle for the souls of humankind. In Genesis chapter three we are introduced to our enemy satan who was battling for the souls of Adam and Eve. Satan was instrumental in leading Adam and Eve into sin. From that day …
Daniel 1: 5 As part of their assimilation into Babylonian court life, the king offered them a daily portion of food and wine from his own table. They were to be educated for three years before serving in the king’s court… 8 Although the king ate only the finest Babylonian fare, Daniel was determined not to violate God’s law and defile …
In this week’s story, David, with God’s strength, proves he is the real champion, not Goliath. In our lives, Jesus is our Champion. Matt. 4: 16 You who spend your days shrouded in darkness can now say, “We have seen a brilliant Light.” And those who live in the dark shadow land of death can now say, …
In the story of David and Goliath, King Saul wanted to loan David his armor. As a warrior, he knew how important it was. David tried it on and realized he would not be able to maneuver in it, so he took it off. Some say that David went to battle without armor, I would …
God created man in His own image (Gen. 1:27), and because Satan is an enemy of God, he is an enemy of us. Satan likes to use people like pawns to accomplish his mission. In the story of David and Goliath, he used the Philistines, a group of unbelievers. In our world, satan will use …
Acts 18: 12 Now, at that time, Gallio was the regional governor who ruled over the Roman province of Achaia, and the Jews turned against Paul and came together to seize him and bring him publicly before the governor’s court. 13 They accused him before Gallio, saying, “This man is creating a disturbance by persuading people to worship God …