Romans 9:1-18
Read MoreActs 11:1–18
I. The Sweep and Structure of this Passage
II. The Content and Contribution of this Story
III. The Message and Meaning of this Encounter
Acts 8:26–40
I. 8:26-29 - Mission and the Initiative of God
II. 8:30-35 - Mission and the Story of God
III. 8:36-40 - Mission and Hindrances Overcome
Philippians 1:7-11
I. A Window into a Loving Christian Community – 7-8
II. A Prayer that Expresses and Expands Such Community – 9-11
2 Samuel 21-24
I. Reviewing Some Themes from 1&2 Samuel
II. Reflections on David’s Song of Deliverance
III. Refreshment from the Reading of God’s Word
2 Samuel 18 - 20
1. David's throne is preserved and Israel's unity is reestablished
2. David's eternal throne is established and Israel's unity initiated
3. Our role in David's kingdom
1 Samuel 27-30
I. The Lord's Anointed Descends into "Egypt" - 27
II. The Disposed King Descends into Darkness - 28
III. The Ascending King is Strengthened in the Lord - 29-30
1 Samuel 23-26
I. An Overview of David's Continuing Flight from Saul
II. A Word to God's People in Their Times of Testing