Download the Study Notes Today, we’ll highlight the rest of the OT story by discussing the highs and lows of various characters and periods in Israel’s history. Follow along with the notes: Oh, That King Saul Saul, if you remember from our last episode, was handsome and a head taller than any man in Israel. High point: Saul showed admirable …
The Powerful Presence by Lyndsey Kirk
Terrifying, Mysterious, and Untamed What would you do if you were given an object that represented all the power and presence of God on earth? Would you be delighted? Terrified? Would you use it like a talisman? Would you give it away? Steal it? I think I would be a bit terrified at first, but then I’d probably be excited …
Real People, Real God—Samuel, Hannah, Eli
Download the Study Notes Today, we begin with a look at Samuel’s parents (before they were parents)—Elkanah and Hannah. They are a wonderful picture of faithfulness to Yahweh during the time of Israel’s judges. Remember the time of the Judges? “Israel had no king, and everyone did as they saw fit.” Judges 21:25 (emphasis added) The Non-Example To illustrate how low Israel had …
Choose Life, Give Life
This week’s blog is a duplicate of the featured article in my January newsletter. If you’d like to read the other portions of the newsletter, CLICK HERE to subscribe! Be Alive in 2017 I have to say, I was looking forward to the 2016 holiday season more than perhaps any in my life before it. As many of you know, …
Roy’s 2017 Birthday Challenge!
December has passed into January bringing with it hopes renewed! After celebrating the joyous birth of our Savior, we now focus on our dreams and goals for the new year. As part of that celebration, I invite you enter Roy’s Birthday Challenge for a chance to win the full set of the Treasures of the Nile series, which includes a copy of …
Real People, Real God—Hannah’s & Mary’s Prayers
Download the Study Notes We’re pausing for a moment in our Through the Bible Character Series to take a brief look at the prayers of two Israelite women. Both pregnant, these ladies lived at different times in Israel’s history, but had very similar prayers. In light of the Christmas season, we’ll look at Mary’s prayer, sometimes called the …