The Church at Meadowlake Podcast

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 23:1-7. David was used by God in a prophetic way – God spoke through him! And his prophetic ministry was centered on the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. 2 Samuel is telling us that, at the heart of David’s life and kingdom and ministry, is his ministry of worship and word, … Continue reading The King of God’s Word

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 22. God’s word makes a point to highlight for us his aspect of David and his kingdom – he was a man of worship! David was the king who set the worship of God at the center of his life and of the nation. And his song in this chapter … Continue reading The King of Worship

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 21. David is portrayed as the king God uses to bring justice – both making things right for those wronged, and punishing the enemies of God. This anticipates Christ, the perfect King of justice, who at his coming will both vindicate his people and crush all enemies!

Mickey McCall, from Luke 2:1-20. God works through the decree of the emperor to send his Son into the world! Christ’s birth is announced and celebrated, and he is worshiped and treasured. Christ the Savior has come!

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 20. David resumes his reign, but before he can even sit on the throne, another rebellion breaks out! The nation is divided. God’s people are arguing instead of rallying around the King. Sheba leads an explicit, King-rejecting rebellion. But there is another, more subtle rebellion taking place…

Taylor Walls, from Philippians 4:14-20. Taylor Walls gives us 4 reasons why local churches and believers should support gospel missions. He also gives a report of his Latin American mission.

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 19. The war is over and David has won! He is ready to return to Jerusalem and resume his reign over God’s people. But he soon finds out it is not that easy to unify the divided, arguing people. When Christ our King returns, he will unify the kingdom of … Continue reading The Return of the King

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 18:1-19:8. God gives David victory. God judges Absalom with death. The victory for the people of God comes through the sorrow of their king.

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 17. The mighty counselors advise Absalom, with the future and direction of the kingdom hanging in the balance! Yet, it is the Lord who has the final word! We look at the sovereign decrees of God – He reigns over all! Nothing is left to chance. We either fight the … Continue reading Who Has the Final Word

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 16. As David leaves flees from Absalom, more and more layers of shame are heaped upon him as consequences of his sin. He is cursed and betrayed. Christ Jesus also walked in shame to the cross, where he bore the curse for our sin!

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 15. Absalom makes a grab for the throne! His pride reminds us of our own desire to reject God’s king in order to rule our lives. In David’s suffering, he trusted in the Lord, and his suffering points forward to the suffering of Christ! Which king will have our heart?

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 14. Everyone is scheming and manipulating to fix the kingdom. But God is working out his plan. David’s half-hearted ‘forgiveness’ of Absalom contrasts with the full and gracious reconciliation believers have experienced through the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 13. David’s family begin to experience the terrible consequences of David’s sin. We answer the question, “Why are disturbing stories like this in the Bible?”

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 12:15-31. Does David’s awful sin mess up the plan of God? No, God in his grace is absolutely committed to his kingdom, his purpose, his people, and his glory! David rises up again in faith. God shows amazing grace. And Christ will come – even through the line of David … Continue reading The Kingdom Survives

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 12:1-15. When David sinned, God sent a preacher to boldly confront him for that sin. God does not play around with our sin – He is holy. And God loves his people too much to let us continue in sin! We must respond to God’s confrontations by confessing and repenting … Continue reading Confronting the King

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 11. How did the great King David fall into sin? We look at his downward progression from lust to adultery to deception to murder. We see how insidious and destructive sin really is. And we see our need for the greater King – our Savior, Jesus Christ!

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 11:1-5. The text shows us David’s downward progression into sin, as innocent seeing turns into lust and becomes adultery. God’s word points us away from trusting in men, and points us to Jesus Christ, our perfect King! God’s people find cleansing from sin in Christ, and power to fight lust … Continue reading The Fall of the King Part 1

Rick Bobbin, from Job 1-2. God is sovereign in our suffering. He has a purpose in our pain that is ultimately good for us, and for his own glory. We can trust God as we walk through suffering!

Steve Davis, from John 20:24-31. A look at ‘Doubting Thomas’ and his interaction with the risen Lord Jesus! We see Thomas’ weakness and also his faith. We see Jesus’ patience with his people and also his deity clearly affirmed! The Lord calls us to faith.

Mickey McCall, from Luke 1:57-80. Luke shows us the transformation in Zechariah, father of John the Baptist. He comes out of his season of silent waiting with words of praise, faith, and truth!

Vic Connell, from Romans 8:18-39. Brother Vic Connell likens the Christian life to joining the army of the Lord. We are not in control of where we are stationed or what our assignment is – sometimes our Commander leads us into suffering. But the gospel of Jesus gives us great hope as we serve the … Continue reading Encouragement in Suffering

Benton Glass, from John 3:16. It’s easy to get distracted from the heart of the gospel – even by good things! Benton Glass calls us back to a focus on God’s heart of love in giving his Son!

Clint Pitman, from Revelation 5. A look at the One – the ONLY One! – who is worthy to walk up to the Father and take the future of the world into his hands! Jesus Christ was slain and has conquered! He has done it. Our response is joyful worship and surrender.

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 10. This passage brings together both David’s kindness and David’s strength, pointing us to the great kindness and strength of Christ. We receive his grace in the gospel, and his power and victory over sin and death! And, in Christ, we extend gentle kindness and courageous strength to others.

Cary Cox, from 2 Samuel 9. The surprising kindness of David to Mephibosheth foreshadows the amazing grace and mercy of King Jesus to his people!