You are building a relationship with a non-christian, one that is genuinely reading the bible to understand better what you believe. Things have been going well, they are getting a positive sense of God’s love and Jesus’ mission. But then they happen along 1 Samuel 15, and crash into the opening words: Samuel said to Saul, “I…
God’s part, and ours
November 2, 2009 SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 9 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Now the day before Saul came, the LORD had revealed this to Samuel: ‘About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him leader over my people Israel; he will deliver my people from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked…
I vote for Jesus!
SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 8 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Samuel said, “This is what the king who will reign over you will do: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots. [1 Samuel 8:11] The people are doing what God said they would do [Deuteronomy 17:14-20]. But be careful…
Land Restored
This week Linda Wielinga has offered to share her reflections on the bible passages. Linda is from Port Perry, teaches art at Durham Christian High School, and is a participant in the Eastern Canada Leadership Development Network. I Samuel 7 The ark of the Lord is returned and Eleazor is consecrated to take care of…
did you feel the mountains tremble?
SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 7 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to engage Israel in battle. But that day the LORD thundered with loud thunder against the Philistines and threw them into such a panic that they were routed before the Israelites. [1 Samuel 7:10] The basic idea of this passage is that the…
minimum fuss
Bring it home Daisy!
This week Linda Wielinga has offered to share her reflections on the bible passages. Linda is from Port Perry, teaches art at Durham Christian High School, and is a participant in the Eastern Canada Leadership Development Network. I Samuel 6 The Philistines soon realized that they were ill-equipped to handle the ark of the Lord…
when non-believers get it
SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 6 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: They answered, “If you return the ark of the god of Israel, do not send it away empty, but by all means send a guilt offering to him. Then you will be healed, and you will know why his hand has not been lifted from you.” [1 Samuel 6:3] One of my theories is…
Hot Potato
This week Linda Wielinga has offered to share her reflections on the bible passages. Linda is from Port Perry, teaches art at Durham Christian High School, and is a participant in the Eastern Canada Leadership Development Network. I Samuel 5 The Philistines take the ark of the Lord … they must have thought that this…
did you see God today?
SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 5 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: When the men of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, “The ark of the god of Israel must not stay here with us, because his hand is heavy upon us and upon Dagon our god.” [1 Samuel 5:7] The Philistines were idol worshipers; their victory over Israel would convince them that Dagon was…