Beacon of Hope

The Sabbath is for Man / A Time of Extremes - David’s Wilderness Years - A King is Fashioned 24.03.2022 49:06 ↓

First a solid teaching of God’s design and purpose toward man with the sabbath then the sad and graphic details of Doeg’s slaughter of the priests

Sometimes it Gets Worse First - Side Notes - Thoughts From A Pastor’s Study 21.03.2022 6:50 ↓

In the midst of God’s people there was trouble which did not surface until Jesus showed up.

Priest and Philistines - David’s Wilderness Years - The Fashioning of a King 21.03.2022 57:51 ↓

David’s first steps out of Israel and into the wilderness where Saul will hunt and persecute him. Includes events underlying Jesus’ teaching that the sabbath was made for man and not man for the sabbath.

The Final Separation - David’s Wilderness Years - The Fashioning of a King 20.03.2022 49:30 ↓

The faithfulness of Jonathan and the Integrity of David stand out in stark contrast to Saul and “that which destroyeth kings”.

Side Notes - Thoughts From A Pastor’s Study - A Scepter or a Club? 18.03.2022 7:14 ↓

When it comes to conflict and interactions of life, when can live day by day wielding a scepter or carrying a club!

Patterns Emerge - David’s Wilderness Years - The Fashioning of a King 17.03.2022 52:53 ↓

Patterns of behavior and reactions surface that will greatly influence David and his kingdom throughout his entire life.

Side Notes - Thoughts From A Pastor’s Study - Get on Board 14.03.2022 6:46 ↓

Many know this part of Esther 4:14 - “who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this”. Not as familiar is the first part of the verse warning Esther to not neglect her duty and opportunity, but to “get on board” with God’s plan!

Seeds Sown - David’s Wilderness Years - Fashioning of a King 14.03.2022 48:50 ↓

Seeds of both greatness and destruction began to be sown immediately following David’s victory over Goliath.

Preparing for the Preparation- David’s Wilderness Years - The Fashioning of a King 13.03.2022 57:46 ↓

God prepared David for the preparation through which he was to go before ascending to the throne

Side Notes - Thoughts From a Pasror’s Study - The Heart of a Shepherd. 10.03.2022 7:51 ↓

Isaiah 40:11 reveals the faithful heart of the Shepherd toward the fortunate flock He leads.

The Freedom of a Greater Law 10.03.2022 48:46 ↓

Lawlessness can never give freedom. It is a greater law that gives freedom from a lesser law. The law of the spirit of life in Christ leads to true liberation to live clean and please God!

Side Notes - Thoughts from a Pastor’s Study - Help Requested, Choice Required 07.03.2022 6:46 ↓

Recognition of our inability to overcome our own base nature by our own strength and accepting of our responsibility to do that which we can do are both essential parts of true victory in Christian living.

Basic Christianity 07.03.2022 50:23 ↓

When it comes to following Christ, blessing and progress are in the basics

What Are You Looking For 06.03.2022 43:37 ↓

How you approach Jesus affects how close you get

Side Notes - Thoughts from a Pastor’s Study - Maintenance and Progress 03.03.2022 6:42 ↓

We are to keep the ground we gain and press on from that point

Proving the Will of God 03.03.2022 56:06 ↓

God wants to “prove” or show forth His Will through our lives. Romans chapter 12 shows how this is to be accomplished in our lives.

Side Notes - Thoughts from a Pastor’s Study - Working Yet Slothful 28.02.2022 3:46 ↓

Biblical teaching on the sacred duty of diligence.

The Issue of Freedom 28.02.2022 59:30 ↓

God desires for His people to be free.

A Name Worth Having 27.02.2022 36:46 ↓

“Christian” is a wonderful name given to those seeking to follow the Lord Jesus in their daily living

Side Notes - Thoughts from a Pastor’s Study - Prepared 24.02.2022 7:23 ↓

God prepares us for what He prepares for us.

Jesus’ Temple Teachings - Things to Come 24.02.2022 59:28 ↓

Jesus pulled back the curtain of time and allowed a glimpse into things to come.

Side Notes - Thoughts from a Pastor’s Study - the High Cost of Hardness. 21.02.2022 7:14 ↓

Developing a hard heart and hardness of spirit can and will cost us dearly. We must depend on Jesus to keep us soft and pliable in the Master’s hand.

Some Things I Appreciate About the Bible 21.02.2022 59:59 ↓

The Psalmist said he stood in “awe” of God’s Word. That explains the heart of this message.

Jesus’ Temple Teachings - Deity, Devouring, Devotion 20.02.2022 33:49 ↓

The work of the Holy Spirit in revealing Christ. The avaricious nature of religion without Jesus. And the unlimited love of a widow for her God are all revealed in today’s portion of Scripture.

Side Notes - Thoughts from a Pastor’s Study - A Satisfying Experience 17.02.2022 5:43 ↓

Five simple precepts / observations from the feeding of the 4,000 can make any endeavor more useful, fruitful and fulfilling.