by Eric Newcomer | May 12, 2021 | Weekly Reading
1 Samuel 26-31; 2 Samuel 1-5; and 1 Chronicles 8-12 David’s Character: David spares Saul again citing a respect for the Lord’s anointed, 1 Samuel 26. How is this an act of faith? 2 Samuel 1 shows how serious David is about respecting the Lord’s anointed. Realize as...
by Eric Newcomer | May 11, 2021 | Bible Notes
1 Samuel 18-25 and 1 Chronicles 3-7 David and Jonathan: A true covenant friendship. In great contrast to his Father, Jonathan is honorable to David in every way. What does it mean to have a covenant friendship? Would it be of benefit to formally state our...
by Eric Newcomer | May 11, 2021 | Bible Notes
1 Samuel 9-17 Saul in the good times: Chosen as king, and revealed through signs. 1 Samuel 9. Saul is anointed as king – pouring of oil over the head. The Hebrew word Messiah is from this word meaning “to anoint.” God uses the choosing of lots to show that this is...
by Eric Newcomer | May 9, 2021 | Bible Notes
These notes accompany the sermon found here. Rejoice Joy or Rejoice in this letter: Philippians 4:4, 1:4, 1:7, 1:12-18, 2:2, 2:17, 2:28-29, 3:1, 4:4, 4:10. In the Lord Always, See Psalm 33:10-11; Proverbs 19:21; Matthew 24:35; Acts 4:24-31. Again Pray Do not be...
by Eric Newcomer | May 2, 2021 | Bible Notes
These notes accompany the sermon by the same name found here. Introduction: The upward call of God is to be like Jesus Christ. This sermon series is focused on the mindset and practices that produce progress in response to this call. It encourages us to strain forward...
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