A curated series inside Family Chapel.
Nov 24, 2019 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
As we close our 1-2 Samuel series, we see that in the end, David is successful as Israel’s king, not because he is great, but because he knows the One who is truly great. For all of his flaws and mistakes, David consistently comes back to this central t
Nov 17, 2019 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In looking back on his life, David sees the grace of God protecting him from life's difficulties and granting him life's victories. Our lives in God's Kingdom are truly marked by God's grace and faithfulness. And the only appropriate response to what God
Nov 10, 2019 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
Here in chapter 21, we see that Saul has massacred Gibeonites. In doing so, he broke a 400 year old covenant with them (see Joshua 9:15-18). Because of this breaking of covenant, God sends the curse of famine on Israel. In order to remedy the curse, David
Nov 3, 2019 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In the aftermath of the civil war between David and Absalom, we’re faced with the broader fallout of the national consequences of David’s sins. The nation is splintered, and broken relationships need to be mended. In these two chapters, we see the nee
Oct 27, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
While the punishment for David's sins was covered by God's mercy, the consequences of David's sins remain. And we see that when sins are not dealt with by the older generation, those same sins are repeated in the younger generation. In these 6 chapters, w
Oct 20, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
After securing great success and enjoying the heights of his kingship, David falls to an all-time low as he engages in great sin. Through David committing adultery and murder, we see the anatomy of sin. But the greater truth of this passage is that when w
Oct 13, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
After receiving the promises of the Davidic covenant, David begins to experience success like Israel has never seen before. Many of us yearn for success in life, but how are we to handle it when it actually comes? Through this passage, we see that true su
Sep 29, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In our passage this week, David seeks to secure the favor of God upon his kingship with a plan to build a house for God. Yet, in response to this seemingly noble act, God responds in an unexpected way. God shows us that His favor is not something that we
Sep 22, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In our passage this week, David has just been enthroned as king of Israel, and he makes it his first mission to bring the ark of the LORD to Jerusalem. Though his intent is to worship God, he takes a careless approach in not fully recognizing God's holine
Sep 15, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
After the death of Saul, David now has a clearer path to the throne. However, instead of securing the throne for himself by any means necessary, David seeks to pursue God's call on his life in a way that honors the Lord. And through David, we see that God
Sep 8, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
David receives news of Saul's death, but instead of rejoicing, as many might expect, David laments. And through his lament, we see what godly grief looks like. In the face of tragic events, God’s people should respond in godly grief, which stems from go
Sep 1, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
The tragic death of King Saul serves as a warning for everyone as they navigate through life. Saul makes a wrong turn, which leads him down the wrong way, which ultimately takes him to a dead end. We too can make a wrong turn when we disobey God's clear c
Aug 25, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
Under the threat of Saul, David decides to move to the land of the Philistines and live in exile. Like David, Christians today find themselves in exile, living in the world, while not being of the world. But rather than being passive bystanders, Christian
Aug 18, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
David has been called by God to be king, but David remains on the run from Saul. However, David’s biggest problem is not the Saul that is chasing after him, but David’s biggest problem is the Saul that is lurking within him. Yes, David has received Go
Aug 11, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
David is on the run from Saul, there are spies all around, and his life is constantly in danger. While in the most trying circumstances he's faced in his life, David does not use this as an excuse to act selfishly or sinfully, but continually shows selfle
Aug 4, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
While David’s life is in danger by the hands of Saul, David’s greatest support comes from an unlikely ally: Jonathan, son of Saul, the heir to the throne. While David is called to wield power for God’s kingdom, Jonathan is given the more difficult c
Jul 28, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
With David's rise, we see the various markers of jealousy through Saul. At its root, jealousy comes from a restless heart that rejects God as King. Thus, the solution to our jealousy is found in contentment living for God's Kingdom rather than for our own
Jul 21, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
In this week’s passage, we will be introduced to the man to replace Saul as king: David, son of Jesse. David is chosen as king not because of his outward appearance, but because he has a heart that is pleasing before God. We see David’s heart in the b
Jul 14, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
God desires obedience from His people for the advancement of His Kingdom. Unlike disobedience, which is rooted in fear and foolishly acts on one's own preferences, obedience is rooted in faith and faithfully acts on God's promises. While disobedience disq
Jul 7, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
Israel has rejected God as King and they have requested a king just like the other nations. How will God respond? While the people may reject God, God will not reject His people. By God’s sovereign grace, He transforms our rejection into our redemption.
Jun 30, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
As we continue through the narrative of Samuel, we will see Israel’s rebellion in demanding a king for themselves. By doing so, they are rejecting God as their king. In the same way, we too find ourselves rejecting God as King when we place our trust in
Jun 23, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
Because of our sin, God's presence is a problem. No one can stand before the holy God in their sinfulness. However, we cannot deal with the problem of God’s presence by just pushing it off. Rather, we can safely enter God's presence by repenting and tur
Jun 16, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
God seeks to raise up leaders for His Kingdom purposes. Thus, God removes leaders who abuse their power, refuse to repent, and forget their purpose. In their place, God calls leaders who faithfully abide in His presence and humbly accept His call.
Jun 9, 2019 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles
When we are given the life we never wanted, we are to hold on to our bitter faith because bitter faith is still genuine faith. Bitter faith turns to God in honest prayer and bitter faith turns to God in surrendered trust. And under God's sovereignty, we h