Audio by year 2010

Titus 2.1-10: The Upward Spiral

Sunday, 3 Jan 2010

52:42 minutes (24.13 MB)

Being a Jesus Learner is not linear. We do not always soar higher and higher in our spiritual journey. Instead, there is often a disconnect between what we say we believe and how we act. In this teaching we explore the 'spiral view' of discipleship. Obedience ensures we catch the thermal that will cause us to grow in our faith; disobedience will have us crashing landing in a field.

First Sunday: A Pilgrim People

Sunday, 10 Jan 2010

27:27 minutes (12.57 MB)

 

Titus 2.11-15: My teacher, Grace

Sunday, 17 Jan 2010

45:19 minutes (20.74 MB)

Don't ever think that being saved by God's grace is a license to sin as much as you like. Grace is active - Teacher Grace is always instructing us to deny that which is ungodly and live in a right way before God and people.  Jesus wants us to be zealots; not the religious kind who say much but do not live what they say. Instead, He wants us to be zealous to live out the grace He has freely given us.

Titus 3.1-7: God Going Native

Sunday, 24 Jan 2010

52:17 minutes (29.92 MB)

If someone won't believe in the Good News that Jesus brings, the next best thing is that they become better citizens. Paul reminds his readers of some of good qualities citizens should have. Taking a look back at our lives, its amazing what Jesus has done in us. God saved us not on the basis of our good deeds but according to His own mercy. We have been regenerated- born anew by His Spirit. So the waters of baptism, the pews of a church, the religious associations we may have cannot bring about this new life. It's nothing short of a miracle by God's Power.

Titus 3.8-15: It's Urgent!

Sunday, 31 Jan 2010

32:43 minutes (18.72 MB)

In his closing remarks Paul reminds Titus of the need to insist on good works to follow good theology. Many people love to debate and argue about grey matters. This behaviour can become divisive and ultimately damaging to the body. Such people should be given 2 warnings to see if they are teachable.  If not they are then to be removed from the assembly. Practical good deeds are what really profits -especially when there are pressing needs to be met.  Lets not settle for mere theological knowledge at the expense of good 'old-fashioned' practical Christianity.

1 Samuel 1: Battling Barrenness

Sunday, 7 Feb 2010

44:14 minutes (25.31 MB)

Israel is in a bad way. Their enemies are invading the land and the people are doing what is right in their own eyes. God raised us a man called Samuel but this chapter is about his 'mammy'. She confronted her own barrenness and in the process, God answered her prayers and gave her a son. Sometimes the Lord allows barrenness for His purpose. We seek Him more and our true heart is revealed; our desires are purified. Our petition soon becomes our dedication.

1 Samuel 2 and 3

Sunday, 14 Feb 2010

64:42 minutes (37.02 MB)

 

1 Samuel 4 and 5: Que Sera Sera

Sunday, 21 Feb 2010

43:54 minutes (25.13 MB)

Eli sits in his chair waiting for the judgement God has promised. He is a fatalist completely refusing to discharge his High Priestly duties in regards to his evil children. In this lesson we learn how patient and in control God really is. We see men, superstitious to the hilt, depending on symbols and lucky charms instead of on the true and living God. Though it is dark, the dawn will soon break.

1 Samuel 6 and 7: Getting Back to God

Sunday, 28 Feb 2010

47:58 minutes (27.45 MB)

These 2 chapters catalogue the gradual return of the people of Israel to their God. It all starts with God miraculously intervening with the cows!! Then, we see the people's estimation and understanding of the glory and 'apartness' of God increasing. Finally there is repentance and confession. They once again serve the Lord alone.  In all this story is a great encouragement to come back to the Lord if we have wandered away and hardened our hearts.

1 Samuel 8: Royalist Rebels

Sunday, 7 Mar 2010

50:31 minutes (28.91 MB)

Samuel is old and he has made his sons judges in Israel. They are not much better than those of Eli, only that, their vice is money and so pervert their office. The Elders, inspired by the people, make a correct observation but draw a wrong conclusion by asking for a king. Tired of having God as their leader they prefer someone they can see, someone they can idolize. They desire to be like the nations around them.  God's people feel the same pressures today.  We want a charismatic leader we can follow. We want the church to take its lead from the world around us.

1 Samuel 9 and 10: Head 'n Shoulders

Sunday, 14 Mar 2010

51:57 minutes (29.72 MB)

Saul is the king that will be chosen. He is the ideal candidate humanly speaking -tall, rich and handsome. However we know little about his spiritual credentials.   We see the Lord's hand in how all the events in this chapter bring Saul to the prophet Samuel.  Even though the people did not want the Lord's king, He is still in control of their 'second choice'. Finally Saul is anointed for the task and God gives him a new heart. When it comes to his coronation, he is found hiding in the baggage. We get a sense that Saul will be a complex character.

1 Samuel 11 and 12: Deal or No Deal

Sunday, 21 Mar 2010

48:50 minutes (27.94 MB)

Ever get tired fighting the same battles? The men of Jabesh Gilead felt like that and they knew they needed help to be delivered from Nahash the Ammonite.  He wanted to half blind them and humiliate them much like our adversary the devil desires for us.  Saul comes from the field to the rescue.  The Holy Spirit empowers him again and enables him to defeat the enemy. Samuel then reminds the people that it's never to late to turn to God.

1 Samuel 13: I just had to do it.

Sunday, 28 Mar 2010

51:53 minutes (29.69 MB)

Saul had started off his reign with a great military victory due to the Lord's help. In a bold and courageous move his son Jonathan attacks the Philistines. The Philistines are, in turn, extremely angry and set themselves in battle array against Israel. Despite now having a professional army, the people are frightened and are deserting, forgetting about God's deliverances  in the past.  Meanwhile, Saul waits for Samuel to arrive. He waits and waits and eventually foolishly performs a sacrifice in direct disobedience to God. This act of disobedience costs him his kingdom.

1 Samuel 14: Who Dares Wins

Sunday, 11 Apr 2010

57:33 minutes (26.34 MB)

This story displays the remarkable results that come about when someone gets fed up being under the oppression of the enemy and decides to do something about it. Jonathan with his armourbearer go and successfully attack the enemy. The LORD responds to their faith and miraculously assists their exploits with an earthquake. However, in the chapter we see Saul who is indecisive and insecure. The main lesson we can learn is as William Carey stated:- we should 'expect great things from God and attempt great things for God'.

1 Samuel 15: Obedience in part is no obedience at all

Saturday, 17 Apr 2010

48:33 minutes (22.23 MB)

God asked Saul to do something very important. He is to be God's instrument of judgement against the Amalekites. Saul obeys to a certain extent. He spares some of the best spoil from the battle for himself, and keeps King Agag alive instead of totally annihilating the Amalekites. The consequences of his actions mark the death knell for his kingdom. We discover here that partially obeying God is equal to total disobedience. God doesn't want our money, time, effort and devotion if it comes at the expense of obeying Him.

Do You Know Any Christians?

Sunday, 25 Apr 2010

57:40 minutes (26.4 MB)

1 Samuel 16: Trust is in the Details

Sunday, 2 May 2010

46:48 minutes (21.43 MB)

Samuel grieved after Saul yet God asked him to move on and anoint the next king. Although Samuel knew the direction of God's will, he did not know the details. It's not the devil that is in the details, it is trusting Jesus with the details that we need.

1 Samuel 17: Wee Giant Killer

Sunday, 9 May 2010

45:15 minutes (20.72 MB)

John 1.43-51: What's in a name?

Sunday, 16 May 2010

51:02 minutes (23.36 MB)

1 Samuel 18.1-16: Friends

Sunday, 23 May 2010

49:46 minutes (22.78 MB)

Jonathan and David had a special relationship as men. They are friends even soul mates. Their friendship reveals some aspects that deep friendships have: similarities, commitment, sacrifice, generosity, humility, respect and affection. Ultimately our eyes shift to the Lord Jesus. He was called the ‘friend of sinners.’ He is the perfect Friend in that He laid down His life for His enemies. There is no greater love than this.

1 Samuel 18.16-19.24: Under Attack?

Sunday, 30 May 2010

43:15 minutes (19.8 MB)

1 Samuel 19: Part 1 of 4

Sunday, 30 May 2010

12:03 minutes (5.27 MB)

1 Samuel 19: Part 2 of 4

Sunday, 30 May 2010

12:03 minutes (5.32 MB)

1 Samuel 19: Part 3 of 4

Sunday, 30 May 2010

12:03 minutes (5.28 MB)

1 Samuel 19: Part 4 of 4

Sunday, 30 May 2010

12:03 minutes (5.27 MB)

1 Samuel 20: Freaking Out With Your Friends

Sunday, 6 Jun 2010

44:22 minutes (20.31 MB)

1 Samuel 20: Part 1 of 4

Sunday, 6 Jun 2010

12:05 minutes (5.98 MB)

1 Samuel 20: Part 2 of 4

Sunday, 6 Jun 2010

12:05 minutes (6.01 MB)

1 Samuel 20: Part 3 of 4

Sunday, 6 Jun 2010

12:05 minutes (6 MB)

1 Samuel 20: Part 4 of 4

Sunday, 6 Jun 2010

12:05 minutes (6.01 MB)

1 Samuel 21: Situational Ethics

Sunday, 13 Jun 2010

49:14 minutes (22.39 MB)
David is a fugitive and runs to Ahimelech the priest. The priest provides for his needs but in this story we see David surprisingly deceptive. In fact as we see him operating in the flesh - lying for his own convenience. Then, he travels down to Gath where Goliath was from. Instead on resting on the Lord, he pretends to be mad to save his own skin. Where has the giant killer gone? We need to consider ‘is right always right?’ Does ‘what is right’ change with the situation? In this teaching we will be addressing this particular issue. N.B.

1 Samuel 22 & 23: Evil- Know, Grow, and Show

Sunday, 20 Jun 2010

55:53 minutes (38.38 MB)

Bad things sometimes happen to good people. The question of why God allows evil is an ancient one. In this section we see how David’s lie led to the murder of many people. Nevertheless we can observe that God is sovereign in all He does. He can use evil to accomplish His purposes. We must learn not to interpret bad stuff in isolation. God’s good character remains intact. We can KNOW, GROW and SHOW when evil comes our way.

1 Samuel 22 & 23: Part 5 of 5

Sunday, 20 Jun 2010

11:53 minutes (5.93 MB)

1 Samuel 22 & 23: Part 4 of 5

Sunday, 20 Jun 2010

11:53 minutes (5.92 MB)

1 Samuel 22 & 23: Part 3 of 5

Sunday, 20 Jun 2010

11:53 minutes (5.92 MB)

1 Samuel 22 & 23: Part 2 of 5

Sunday, 20 Jun 2010

11:53 minutes (5.92 MB)

1 Samuel 22 & 23: Part 1 of 5

Sunday, 20 Jun 2010

11:53 minutes (5.92 MB)

1 Samuel 24: Leaving the Cave of Offence

Sunday, 27 Jun 2010

43:47 minutes (21.99 MB)
David is still on the run and in God’s plan, God leads Saul right into the cave where David is hiding. David gives us a wonderful example of how we should treat someone who has wronged us. He doesn’t take shortcuts to becoming King by killing his enemy. Instead he shows him mercy. His conscience drives him out of the cave and in a spirit of humility and total vulnerability he confronts Saul. Instead of accusing him he tries to soften the blow by covering Saul’s sins. Saul responds well and confesses his own weaknesses. Yet in time, Saul’s repentance would prove false.

1 Samuel 24: Part 1 of 4

Sunday, 27 Jun 2010

12:05 minutes (6.07 MB)

1 Samuel 24: Part 2 of 4

Sunday, 27 Jun 2010

12:05 minutes (6.04 MB)

1 Samuel 24: Part 3 of 4

Sunday, 27 Jun 2010

12:05 minutes (6.02 MB)

1 Samuel 24: Part 4 of 4

Sunday, 27 Jun 2010

12:05 minutes (6.01 MB)

1 Samuel 25: Beauty and the Loser

Sunday, 4 Jul 2010

47:26 minutes (23.1 MB)
Despite the calm and coolness displayed by David dealing with King Saul in the last section, we see here how human David is. The triumphs of yesterday do not guarantee victories of tomorrow. David’s pride almost caused him to commit an act of revenge. Thankfully, a wise discerning lady prevented disaster. Abigail, though married to a fool of a husband, displays great wisdom. Are you in a difficult marriage? Feel your partner won’t listen? This section of God’s Word will certainly give you help.

1 Samuel 25: Part 1 of 4

Thursday, 8 Jul 2010

11:36 minutes (5.73 MB)

1 Samuel 25: Part 2 of 4

Thursday, 8 Jul 2010

11:36 minutes (5.73 MB)

1 Samuel 25: Part 3 of 4

Thursday, 8 Jul 2010

11:36 minutes (5.74 MB)

1 Samuel 25: Part 4 of 4

Thursday, 8 Jul 2010

13:58 minutes (6.88 MB)

1 Samuel 26: Not Again

Sunday, 11 Jul 2010

40:47 minutes (19.77 MB)
'Not again'- ever said that? We sometimes say this to ourselves but more often it is concerning the behaviour or attitude of others. This chapter, though it is very similar to chapter 24, has one vital distinction: David actually doesn't repeat the same mistake of 'taking a wee dig' at his enemy Saul. The Ziphites are stirring again; David's peers are encouraging him to take wrong shortcuts; Saul is saying sorry for the umpteenth time; but David is trusting that the LORD will vindicate him. Our heavenly Father sees our repetitive sins. His mercy endures forever.

1 Samuel 26: Part 1 of 4

Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010

12:43 minutes (6.23 MB)

1 Samuel 26: Part 2 of 4

Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010

12:43 minutes (6.24 MB)

1 Samuel 26: Part 3 of 4

Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010

12:43 minutes (6.28 MB)

1 Samuel 26: Part 4 of 4

Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010

12:43 minutes (5.65 MB)

1 Samuel 27: David's Depressed Decision Making

Sunday, 18 Jul 2010

52:24 minutes (25.23 MB)
The Spiritual life can sometimes flow in cycles. In the last chapter David is in top form - forgiving his enemies and trusting God’s care and protection. Then he starts thinking ‘in his heart’. David becomes depressed and then he makes a string of very bad decisions. Initially leaving Israel and heading into Philistine country seems to go well; His old enemy Saul leaves off chasing him. However as he leads his compromised lifestyle, the illusion that he in control begins to fade.

1 Samuel 27: Part 2 of 5

Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010

12:04 minutes (5.96 MB)

1 Samuel 27: Part 4 of 5

Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010

12:04 minutes (5.95 MB)

1 Samuel 27: Part 1 of 5

Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010

12:04 minutes (5.94 MB)

1 Samuel 27: Part 3 of 5

Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010

12:04 minutes (5.95 MB)

1 Samuel 27: Part 5 of 5

Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010

12:04 minutes (5.95 MB)

1 Samuel 28: It's All Over

Sunday, 25 Jul 2010

58:19 minutes (28.25 MB)
In this chapter the story switches back again to King Saul. He is in a difficult situation and God is not speaking to him. So he decides to call the pyshic hotline. Suddenly in the midst of the apparent seance, Samuel appears and basically tells Saul that his kingdom is finished and so is he. Fear grips Saul completely. His last supper is some veal, eaten with a medium while his enemies wait some 8 miles up the road. This passage reminds us of the reality of the afterlife; sin untreated will lead to damaged lives and damned souls.

1 Samuel 28: Part 1 of 5

Thursday, 29 Jul 2010

13:11 minutes (6.51 MB)

1 Samuel 28: Part 3 of 5

Thursday, 29 Jul 2010

13:11 minutes (6.5 MB)

1 Samuel 28: Part 5 of 5

Thursday, 29 Jul 2010

12:35 minutes (6.05 MB)

1 Samuel 28: Part 2 of 5

Thursday, 29 Jul 2010

13:11 minutes (6.49 MB)

1 Samuel 28: Part 4 of 5

Thursday, 29 Jul 2010

13:11 minutes (6.49 MB)

1 Samuel 29-31: Are You Attached?

Sunday, 1 Aug 2010

54:25 minutes (26.53 MB)
Compromise often leads us into a difficult place where we end up on a collision course with God and His people. David found himself in that position, but thanks to God’s mercy there was a way out. Coming home to Ziklag he was meet with devastation and the sad reality that all he had had been taken away. This was his wakeup call from the life of concession he had been living in enemy territory. He began to seek God by and the Lord answered him and brought about restoration on David’s life.

1 Samuel 29-31: Part 1 of 5

Thursday, 5 Aug 2010

12:04 minutes (5.96 MB)

1 Samuel 29-31: Part 2 of 5

Thursday, 5 Aug 2010

12:04 minutes (5.99 MB)

1 Samuel 29-31: Part 4 of 5

Thursday, 5 Aug 2010

12:04 minutes (5.96 MB)

1 Samuel 29-31: Part 3 of 5

Thursday, 5 Aug 2010

12:04 minutes (5.96 MB)

1 Samuel 29-31: Part 5 of 5

Thursday, 5 Aug 2010

12:04 minutes (5.95 MB)

1 Peter 3.1-9: How to Inherit a Blessing in Marriage

Sunday, 22 Aug 2010

59:46 minutes (32.55 MB)

Ephesians 5.22-33: The Mystery of Marriage

Sunday, 29 Aug 2010

66:25 minutes (28.25 MB)

Please excuse the audio quality degradation which occurs approximately 30 minutes into this teaching.

2 Samuel 1: How the Mighty Have Fallen

Sunday, 5 Sep 2010

41:42 minutes (19.32 MB)
The sad news of the death of Saul and Jonathan reaches David. The messenger is an Amalekite who claims to have terminated Saul at the king's own request. He brings David the king's crown and some bracelets thinking that David would be pleased. Instead David orders his execution for killing the 'Lord's annointed'. David then sings a eulogy to Saul and Jonathan with the infamous words 'oh how the mighty have fallen'. These words can be used of all of us. We do not live up to our own standards. We are the fallen ones who need Jesus Christ to lift us up.

2 Samuel 1: Part 2 of 4

Thursday, 9 Sep 2010

12:04 minutes (5.99 MB)

2 Samuel 1: Part 1 of 4

Thursday, 9 Sep 2010

12:04 minutes (6.02 MB)

2 Samuel 1: Part 3 of 4

Thursday, 9 Sep 2010

12:04 minutes (5.99 MB)

2 Samuel 1: Part 4 of 4

Thursday, 9 Sep 2010

12:04 minutes (5.97 MB)

2 Samuel 2-4: Abner Died on the Right Side

Sunday, 12 Sep 2010

57:50 minutes (26.65 MB)
David begins to make the journey back to Israel to become their King. Abner, one of King Saul’s relatives puts, Ish-Bosheth on the throne as a puppet king. In reality it is Abner who has the power. Abner does not accept the rightful rule of King David. His willful rebellion reminds us of what we are like: born as citizents in the kingdom of darkness, we live independently of our Creator. Neverthless the moment came when Abner changed his loyalties. He left those family ties which no doubt held him back, and joined the winning side.

2 Samuel 5 and 6: Worshipping God 101

Sunday, 19 Sep 2010

26:40 minutes (12.46 MB)
David has really been blessed and decides to bring the ark up to Jerusalem. Ignoring the precise instructions concerning by whom and how the ark should be transported, he places the ark on a new cart. However the Lord will not accept worship on man’s terms. Uzzah a priest reaches out to steady the ark when the journey reaches a bumpy spot and is struck down dead. David is angry at the Lord’s invention in what David thought was a joyful and great sounding worship festival. Notwithstanding David is open to correction and after a while takes the ark in the appropriate manner back to Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 2: Part 1 of 5

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2010

11:54 minutes (5.89 MB)

2 Samuel 2: Part 3 of 5

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2010

11:54 minutes (5.87 MB)

2 Samuel 2: Part 2 of 5

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2010

13:52 minutes (6.3 MB)

2 Samuel 2: Part 5 of 5

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2010

13:52 minutes (6.87 MB)

2 Samuel 2: Part 4 of 5

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2010

11:54 minutes (5.88 MB)

2 Samuel 7 and 8: When God says 'No'

Sunday, 26 Sep 2010

48:14 minutes (23.25 MB)
David had a great plan to build a more permanent structure for God. Nathan the prophet, hearing such a pious plan, gives his consent. However, God speaks to him that night and says that David must not build a temple for the Lord. Instead, the Lord has bigger plans for David. He is going build him a ‘house’ or we might say a dynasty- his descendants will have an eternal kingdom. This promise is fulfilled ultimately by Jesus. He is a direct descendant of David through his mother. He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.

2 Samuel 5 and 6: Part 1 of 3

Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010

10:32 minutes (5.28 MB)

2 Samuel 5 and 6: Part 2 of 3

Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010

10:32 minutes (5.27 MB)

2 Samuel 5 and 6: Part 3 of 3

Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010

11:05 minutes (5.53 MB)

2 Samuel 7 and 8: Part 2 of 5

Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010

10:16 minutes (5.08 MB)

2 Samuel 7 and 8: Part 1 of 5

Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010

10:14 minutes (5.06 MB)

2 Samuel 7 and 8: Part 3 of 5

Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010

10:16 minutes (5.07 MB)

2 Samuel 7 and 8: Part 4 of 5

Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010

5:06 minutes (2.54 MB)

2 Samuel 7 and 8: Part 5 of 5

Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010

12:01 minutes (5.92 MB)

2 Samuel 9-10: The Kindness of the King

Sunday, 10 Oct 2010

41:45 minutes (20.13 MB)
David the King shows Kindness in 2 instances in these chapters. Yet the responses are totally different. Mephiboseth is the crippled son of Jonathan. He is poor, homeless and disabled. David, once he discovers Mephiboseth, is kind and gracious to him. He restores his lands and grants him a seat at his table. What a beautiful picture of the Gospel. The same King David on hearing one of his allies has died sends a message of comfort to his son. David’s kind words are rejected and his messengers humiliated and a vicious battle ensues.

2 Samuel 9 and 10: Part 3 of 4

Thursday, 14 Oct 2010

10:26 minutes (5.08 MB)

2 Samuel 9 and 10: Part 2 of 4

Thursday, 14 Oct 2010

10:26 minutes (5.11 MB)

2 Samuel 9 and 10: Part 1 of 4

Thursday, 14 Oct 2010

10:26 minutes (5.1 MB)

2 Samuel 9 and 10: Part 4 of 4

Thursday, 14 Oct 2010

13:55 minutes (6.81 MB)

2 Samuel 11-12: David, The Fall Guy

Sunday, 17 Oct 2010

49:06 minutes (23.88 MB)

David is middle- aged and complacent. His armies go out to fight but he stays behind to relax. One afternoon his life will totally change for the worse. One glimpse of Bathsheba bathing initiated a whole string of sins including sexual immorality, adultery, deceit and eventually murder, which would leave an indelible blot on his life. Although God would forgive him and allow him to escape the immediate threat of the death penalty for adultery, his family life would never be the same again. Believers can fall, can fall far and can fall fast.

2 Samuel 11 and 12: Part 1 of 5

Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010

10:13 minutes (5.06 MB)

2 Samuel 11 and 12: Part 3 of 5

Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010

10:13 minutes (5.06 MB)

2 Samuel 11 and 12: Part 2 of 5

Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010

10:13 minutes (5.06 MB)

2 Samuel 11 and 12: Part 4 of 5

Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010

9:24 minutes (4.67 MB)

2 Samuel 11 and 12: Part 5 of 5

Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010

12:39 minutes (6.26 MB)

2 Samuel 12.26-13.33: The Grim Reaper and the Wild Oats

Sunday, 24 Oct 2010

52:55 minutes (25.59 MB)
The consequences of David’s sin follow him into this chapter. Amnon has a crush on his beautiful half-sister Tamar. His ‘friend’ Jonadab devises a clever plan for Amnon to get alone with Tamar. King David seems to be unaware of Amnon’s intentions. ‘No’ doesn’t mean ‘No’ for Amnon and he ends up sexually assaulting Tamar. Tamar’s brother Absalom is furious when he hears how his sister has been violated. Harboring his anger and bitterness for 2 years he finally arranges Amnon’s murder. Throughout this story David is a very passive parent.

2 Samuel 12.26 - 13.33: Part 1 of 5

Thursday, 28 Oct 2010

11:22 minutes (5.63 MB)

2 Samuel 12.26 - 13.33: Part 4 of 5

Thursday, 28 Oct 2010

11:22 minutes (5.6 MB)

2 Samuel 12.26 - 13.33: Part 3 of 5

Thursday, 28 Oct 2010

11:22 minutes (5.68 MB)

2 Samuel 12.26 - 13.33: Part 5 of 5

Thursday, 28 Oct 2010

11:25 minutes (5.61 MB)

2 Samuel 12.26 - 13.33: Part 2 of 5

Thursday, 28 Oct 2010

11:22 minutes (5.65 MB)

2 Samuel 14: Prelude to Treason

Sunday, 31 Oct 2010

49:49 minutes (24.23 MB)
After the premeditated murder of his brother Amnon, Absalom knew that he would have to face justice and so he fled to his grandfather. King David mourns the death of one son and the absence of another. Joab, David’s commander, hatches a plan to get Absalom back. An old woman approaches David to deal with her civil case. In doing so, she challenges him about the tension between justice and mercy. David reluctantly has Absalom return but does not grant him an audience for another 2 years. All these incidents become the ingredients of a revolt by Absalom against his father.

2 Samuel 13.34 - 14.33: Part 3 of 5

Wednesday, 3 Nov 2010

11:32 minutes (5.72 MB)

2 Samuel 13.34 - 14.33: Part 2 of 5

Wednesday, 3 Nov 2010

11:32 minutes (5.71 MB)

2 Samuel 13.34 - 14.33: Part 4 of 5

Wednesday, 3 Nov 2010

11:32 minutes (5.72 MB)

2 Samuel 13.34 - 14.33: Part 1 of 5

Wednesday, 3 Nov 2010

11:32 minutes (5.73 MB)

2 Samuel 13.34 - 14.33: Part 5 of 5

Wednesday, 3 Nov 2010

8:04 minutes (4.02 MB)

2 Samuel 15 and 16: Humility Highway

Sunday, 7 Nov 2010

59:49 minutes (28.98 MB)
Absalom, David’s son begins to steal the peoples hearts. He meets vulnerable people on their way to see the King and pretends to care for them. His treason ends up with him coming to Jerusalem and being proclaimed as king. As we see King David in this section we observe a man who is certainly by choice and compulsion driving down ‘humility highway.’ David leaves the throne and the ark of God’s presence and ends up back in the wilderness. He is humbled by this trial and yet we see him showing great restraint, self control and resilience. He trusts the Lord and hopes in God’s mercy.

2 Samuel 15 - 16: Part 1 of 7

Tuesday, 9 Nov 2010

8:03 minutes (3.99 MB)

2 Samuel 15 - 16: Part 7 of 7

Tuesday, 9 Nov 2010

11:45 minutes (5.79 MB)

2 Samuel 15 - 16: Part 2 of 7

Tuesday, 9 Nov 2010

8:03 minutes (4 MB)

2 Samuel 15 - 16: Part 4 of 7

Tuesday, 9 Nov 2010

8:03 minutes (3.98 MB)

2 Samuel 15 - 16: Part 6 of 7

Tuesday, 9 Nov 2010

8:03 minutes (3.98 MB)

2 Samuel 15 - 16: Part 3 of 7

Tuesday, 9 Nov 2010

8:03 minutes (3.98 MB)

2 Samuel 15 - 16: Part 5 of 7

Tuesday, 9 Nov 2010

8:03 minutes (3.99 MB)

2 Samuel 17: In Church or on the Couch

Sunday, 14 Nov 2010

62:25 minutes (29.98 MB)
In life we often are in the position when we give or receive advice. In this chapter Absalom hears 2 sets of advice. He goes for Hushai’s opinion over the experienced Ahithophel. The Lord is directly engineering this situation so the King David’s kingdom will survive this coup attempt. We need to consider carefully the advice we receive from others. What is their world view? What are their assumptions about human nature and about how adequate the Bible is in our holistic well being?

2 Samuel 17: Part 1 of 4

Thursday, 18 Nov 2010

15:31 minutes (7.67 MB)

2 Samuel 17: Part 2 of 4

Thursday, 18 Nov 2010

15:31 minutes (7.65 MB)

2 Samuel 17: Part 3 of 4

Thursday, 18 Nov 2010

15:31 minutes (7.64 MB)

2 Samuel 17: Part 4 of 4

Thursday, 18 Nov 2010

18:12 minutes (8.96 MB)

2 Samuel 18 and 19: Pity Party

Sunday, 21 Nov 2010

55:30 minutes (26.79 MB)

The final battle between David and his rebellious son begins. Before long Absalom’s troops are in disarray and he is caught by the head in a large old tree. Despite being given very different orders, Joab executes him. David is very upset and his grief makes him lose perspective. In the end his commander Joab tells him to ‘snap out of it’ and get back to leading his kingdom. In this section we meet some interesting guys: Absalom the rebel, David the depressed, Ahimaaz the messageless messenger, Barzillai the benevolent and much-obliged Mephibosheth. We also

2 Samuel 18 and 19: Part 1 of 4

Tuesday, 23 Nov 2010

13:37 minutes (6.74 MB)

2 Samuel 18 and 19: Part 3 of 4

Tuesday, 23 Nov 2010

13:37 minutes (6.72 MB)

2 Samuel 18 and 19: Part 2 of 4

Tuesday, 23 Nov 2010

13:37 minutes (6.7 MB)

2 Samuel 18 and 19: Part 4 of 4

Tuesday, 23 Nov 2010

13:37 minutes (6.68 MB)

2 Samuel 20 and 21: Why is the Bible so bloody?

Sunday, 28 Nov 2010

40:30 minutes (19.92 MB)
You would think that after Absalom’s defeat that now all Israel would be united under David . However Sheba, a troublemaker rises up and leads his own rebellion against the rulership of King David. He is ultimately crushed and Joab with violence takes back his position as commander of the army. In this section we consider a larger question: Why does God from the beginning of the Bible to its end institute blood sacrifice. We see that Christ has paid an infinite price to redeem us to himself. In fact we will consider just what exactly redemption is about.

2 Samuel 20 and 21: Part 1 of 3

Tuesday, 30 Nov 2010

11:53 minutes (5.97 MB)

2 Samuel 20 and 21: Part 2 of 3

Tuesday, 30 Nov 2010

11:53 minutes (5.93 MB)

2 Samuel 20 and 21: Part 3 of 3

Tuesday, 30 Nov 2010

15:53 minutes (7.86 MB)

2 Samuel 22 - 23.7: "Him Him Him" not "Me Me Me."

Sunday, 5 Dec 2010

46:02 minutes (21.79 MB)
Everyone likes music and there is none so amazing in the Bible but the inspired songs of King David. In this song he reflects on God’s character, how that in his distress he called on the Lord his Rock. The Lord heard his cry and came and rescued him. God taught him how to fight and how to be tender. He was delivered and blessed. So next time you have a moment lift your heart in praise to the Lord. He has loved you and He is in covenant with you. He will not fail you. Practically speaking, fill your mind with good music that will cause you to worship.

2 Samuel 23.8 - 24: Superheroes

Sunday, 12 Dec 2010

42:36 minutes (20.26 MB)
David was a remarkable leader despite his failures personally. He had a team of heroes around him. Many of these men and had been with him for a considerable time . They were formerly in distress but through David’s leadership had become his ‘mighty men’. Nevertheless we do not see David as a prefect leader. He was disobedient and distracted, but God used him. It was due to the Lord’s infinite mercy that, despite his faults, the Lord was able to call him a ‘man after my own heart’ . If God was able to use David in spite of David, then there is much hope for us.

2 Samuel 22 - 23.7: Part 1 of 4

Sunday, 12 Dec 2010

12:09 minutes (5.66 MB)

2 Samuel 22 - 23.7: Part 2 of 4

Sunday, 12 Dec 2010

12:09 minutes (5.66 MB)

2 Samuel 22 - 23.7: Part 3 of 4

Sunday, 12 Dec 2010

12:09 minutes (5.68 MB)

2 Samuel 22 - 23.7: Part 4 of 4

Sunday, 12 Dec 2010

10:08 minutes (4.77 MB)

2 Samuel 23.8 - 24: Part 1 of 3

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2010

12:12 minutes (5.74 MB)

2 Samuel 23.8 - 24: Part 2 of 3

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2010

12:12 minutes (5.74 MB)

2 Samuel 23.8 - 24: Part 3 of 3

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2010

14:48 minutes (6.96 MB)