Ringing in our ears from the book of Judges is the cry for a king, so we are not surprised to find that the book that is now divided into 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel answers the need for a king. However, the process was not very neat, since there was a first failed attempt to have a king and then a second more successful one, which was not without its own problems. As we see in all the books of the Old Testament, God fulfills his promises, but the promise of an anointed king to save God’s people was not finally and completely fulfilled until Christ came.
Disorderly members can wreck a church, but a firm and loving response by other members can save them and the church.
Not only did Christ die and rise for his people, but they also died and rose with him, liberating them from sin to live...
We begin with an overview of the history of the church in Philippi, especially in relationship to Paul and his companions. Also, we were...