Census, pestilence, sacrifice, curtains. Why does the book of Samuel draw to a close in such an odd way? How does the ending shape what we make of David? How does it contrast him with Saul on the one hand, and point forward to Jesus on the other? Join us as we wrestle with a perplexing conclusion.

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Brian Groot

Von Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

Send us a Text Message. Jason Sterling May 19, 2024 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, ALVon Jason Sterling

Presence, the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. You may be seated. Let me pray for the preaching of God’s word. Father, as my words are true to your word, may they be taken to heart. But if my words should stray from your word, may they be quickly forgotten. I pray this in the name and in the power of Jesus Christ. Amen. On Pentecost Sunday, the …

Von Matt Cadora

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Faith OPC Pastor

In these closing chapters of Samuel we have seen David at war and David in worship; here in this penultimate chapter we see both again, in reverse. The two parts of the chapter together reflect on the Lord’s covenant with David and the success he has brought him in war. Join us as we discuss David giving God the glory, see how this distinguishes hi…

Hard words from Jesus about where our hearts lie as he confronts us with two treasures, two visions, and two masters. While we may think we can follow Jesus part time, he bids us choose—and reveals to us the slavery inherent in pursuing earthly wealth. Join us as we weigh his words and their challenge, and join us next week as Jesus goes on to addr…

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker

Join us as we consider more of what the Westminster Larger Catechism has to teach us.

How does one pray? In the midst of a passage on hypocrisy Jesus provides us instruction on prayer. First he tells us how (not) to pray, then he provides us a prayer that we may both pray ourselves and use as a model. Join us as we consider the six petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, of how to pray for God’s glory and our good, together with some furthe…

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Brian Groot

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Send us a Text Message. Jason Sterling May 12, 2024 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, ALVon Jason Sterling

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker

Join us as we consider both our ultimate problem and the ultimate solution, found in Christ. The end of Genesis 3 and the beginning of Revelation 22 help frame our discussion as we continue in the Larger Catechism, wrapping up the outline of our sin and mercy and beginning to consider the covenant of grace.…

Romans 8. Paul keeps spelling out what our new life in Christ is to look like, Christ in us and Christ for us. And here is a picture of that as he continues. So we look to the reading of God’s word if you please join me in prayer. God of all mercy, you promise never to break your covenant with us. And amid all the changing words of our generation, …

Von Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

Von Matt Cadora

As we continue through the closing chapters of Samuel we encounter a Psalm, also familiar to us as Psalm 18, that bids us reassess David and to frame the whole of his reign in light of God’s favor. How does a chastened yet grace-filled reflection help us to frame our own experience? How does it help highlight for the work of the son of David? Join …

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Brian Groot

As Jesus begins the next section of the Sermon on the Mount we meet instructions that appear to stand in tension with something he said earlier. Are our good works supposed to be observed by others, or not? As we work through Jesus’ words we see him answering three “how” questions: how do we resolve apparent contradictions, how do we understand hyp…

Send us a Text Message. Jason Sterling May 5, 2024 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, ALVon Jason Sterling

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Faith OPC Pastor

Paul’s description of Adam’s sin and Christ’s obedience helped frame our discussion of WLC 22–27 this morning as we dove into the bad news of Adam’s sin and its devastating effects, trying to bear in mind as we did so how the one man’s obedience is not like the trespass, for Christ’s obedience is able to undue all the damage Adam’s sin has wrought.…

Undemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do by sending his own son in the likeness of sinful flesh. And for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh in order that the righteous requirement…

Von Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

Von Drew Hood

Today we look at David's handling of the consequences of Saul's sin. There is much to discuss and learn in this chapter.

What does Christian love look like? What makes it unique? In this challenging paragraph we consider the object of the love the Lord requires, its nature, and its motivation. We also look at the practical help offered, as well as the examples of Jesus and Stephen.

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker

Von Rev. Kevin Koslowsky

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April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Andrew Barshinger

Today we focused on Psalm 121, and Westminster Catechism 18–21, 30. Join us as we consider the Lord's good providence in all things.

Of the role of the law of Moses in the life of a Christian. As we look to the reading of God’s word, if you please join me in prayer. Merciful Father, from you are all the blessings of the light. And even in our darkness, you are near to us. We praise you for your manifest goodness. We thank you for your Holy word delivered to your church for the f…

Von Matt Cadora

A return to Jerusalem; a new coup; a powerful general; a wise woman; a list of officials. What do we make of a chapter including such diverse materials? How does it bring David’s story to a conclusion of sorts, and how do we assess the ending? How does it link both backwards and forwards? Join us as we consider 2 Samuel 20.…

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker

How would Jesus transform our response to adversity? Where can we find the strength to show the meekness he calls blessed? Join us as Jesus confronts our confusion of justice and revenge, as we explore the meekness he requires, and as we look to him as our example and so much more.

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Alan Carter April 21, 2024 Faith Presbyterian Church Birmingham, ALVon Dr. Alan Carter

April 3, 2022 am Dick EllisVon Peter Moelker