Jared Keath Jared Keath

Ezra 7-8

God’s Word & Hand

How can God’s people survive and thrive in a world where we possess little power or influence in society? It seems like the odds are stacked against the church. Ezra 7-8 provides two profound answers: by having the word of God dwell in us, and the hand of God on us.

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Mitch Amoah Mitch Amoah

Ezra 5-6

Restored Again

Have you ever felt stuck, lacking the energy or excitement to move forward? Perhaps you've even given up on something worthwhile. That's where God's people found themselves in Ezra. However, Ezra 5-6 records a crucial turning point. Discover how God reignites His work, empowers perseverance in the face of opposition, and leads to a celebration of restoration.

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Jared Keath Jared Keath

Ezra 1-2

The God Who Restores

In 539BC the people of Judah are released from exile in Babylon and allowed to return home to rebuild the temple. But this is not just a story about going home. It's a story about God restoring a people to himself. We'll see how it points to the restoration we all need, and how God sovereignly works to bring it about.

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Romans Jared Keath Romans Jared Keath

Romans 8:28-30

All Things for Good

Romans 8:28 is one of the most loved verses in the Bible. We love the thought that for those who love God all things work together for good. But what is the good that God is working for? How can we see it in our lives, especially when things are not good?

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1 Samuel Jared Keath 1 Samuel Jared Keath

1 Samuel 30

The King We Need

After all David had been through this latest tragedy was almost too much! What do you do when your world falls apart? Some tragedies are so overwhelming you even run out of tears. But in this passage we learn of the strength, the deliverance, and the grace of the true King.

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1 Samuel Jared Keath 1 Samuel Jared Keath

1 Samuel 27-29

Facing Dilemmas

In these chapters we find both David and Saul in a mess of their own making – something we can all relate to. However, they demonstrate that one predicament is far worse than all others, and that God's mercy is always our only hope.

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1 Samuel Jared Keath 1 Samuel Jared Keath

1 Samuel 23-24

Upheld

David continues to live as a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Yet the Lord is the upholder of his life (Ps 54:4). We learn how God upholds his people in times of distress: by the encouragement of his promises, the assurance of his protection and the certainty of his purposes.

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1 Samuel Jared Keath 1 Samuel Jared Keath

1 Samuel 9:1-10:16

Donkeys Lost; King Found

Here we are introduced to Israel's first king. Saul goes searching for lost donkeys but ends up finding a kingdom. God's hand is behind it all to give his people the king they asked for.

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