1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 tells us how David under extreme duress, when considering what to do next, made some ‘pressure cooker’ decisions that were all backward steps. Fleeing across the border to the land of the Philistines, he was granted refuge, but ended up in hotter water – enlisted as the King’s personal bodyguard and engaged to fight his own people Israel. David not only forgot some things he should have remembered, but he also failed to keep a strong grip on God and lost sight of the need to persevere.
Month: August 2014
‘Ever get the déjà vu feeling?’ (1 Samuel 26:1-25)
In 1 Samuel 26:1-25, David and his men had a second opportunity to kill King Saul and end David’s life on the run, but it was David who showed kindness to Saul and spared his life. By that act and by his speech that followed, it seems that David had begun to grow in his understanding of God’s providence, his own sin and his own unimportance. Also, by these actions, David mirrored Jesus who entered the enemy’s camp and won a great victory over sin and death.
Spur 2014 is go!
Yep..! ‘Spur’ is back and we’re pleased to be a part of it. The keynote speaker is Russ Grinter and there will be special input from Rev. Nello Barbieri (PCV Training Officer) and Rev. Brian Harvey (PCV Youth Ministries Director). It’s open to all ages and to men and women. Come and join us!
‘Of Nabal, David, Abigail…and Jesus’ (1 Samuel 25:1-44)
1 Samuel 25:1-44 tells the story of Nabal the ungrateful who wanted to repay good with evil, David the vengeful who wanted to repay evil with evil and Abigail the peaceful who overcame evil with good. In fact in a wonderful way, by her offering and her actions, Abigail points us to the Lord Jesus Christ who placed himself under God’s wrath that those who believe may be spared it.
Biblical Perspective on Manhood and Womanhood
Join us as we travel up to the Presbyterian Church in Rochester (Victoria Street) to participate in the Women’s Ministries Victoria seminar on Saturday August 30th from 10am.
The morning session is open to both men and to women. The post lunch session will mainly be directed towards the ladies. Morning tea and lunch are provided (at a small cost).
The speaker for the morning session is Rev. Dr Douglas Milne (former Principal of the Presbyterian Theological College).
‘To be or not to be (the one who gets revenge)? 1 Samuel 24:1-22
1 Samuel 24:1-22 tells us how David, while taking refuge in a cave from King Saul, had the perfect opportunity to launch a surprise attack upon Saul and put an end to his life on the run. But despite encouragement from his men to do this, David resisted the temptation and refused to kill the Lord’s anointed King. Taking revenge is never the Lord’s way of achieving his will.
‘David’s desert discoveries’ (1 Samuel 23:16-29)
1 Samuel 23:16-29 tells how David, after escaping once more from King Saul, found a hideout in the desert, only to be betrayed by the local people and have to take flight again from Saul’s rage. However, in this difficult situation, David’s was ‘strengthened in God’ by a visit from his loyal friend Jonathan which encouraged him. The ministry of encouragement is vital and not beyond any seek to serve and build up the people of the Lord.