You have the same mission the disciples did when Jesus sent them to be his witnesses in Jerusalem.

Luke opens Acts with this line, “In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach” (Acts 1:1). What he is implying here is that Luke was an account of what Jesus began and Acts will be an account of what Jesus will continue to do…

Today we are concluding our look at 2 Samuel and see that David called for a census to be taken in Israel…

We can always come to God in prayer, and he is faithful and perfect and good.

Do you find yourself only thanking God when things are going smoothly? Do you find it difficult to give thanks in everything?

Chapter 21 begins with what seems to be an unusual story of how a covenant from the time of Joshua between Israel and the Gibeonites was broken by David’s predecessor, Saul, and what must be done to restore that relationship between the two peoples.

After Absalom’s revolt was finally over and done, another one quickly arose. David wasn’t getting any breaks in trying to unite the tribes of Israel.

When you feel like you’ll never be able to conquer a certain sin, remember this: Jesus has set you free! 

How do you treat the people that have betrayed you? What does the Bible say about how we should respond?

Throughout the Bible, we see God’s hand and control in everything.  God is sovereign and He has the power, wisdom, and authority to do anything He chooses within His creation.