The Gospel According to David, Part 1

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The Gospel According to David, Part 1

1 Samuel 17:32-37

January 7, 2024 • Pastor Paul Edwards • 1 Samuel 17:32–37

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In 1 Samuel 17 there are multiple voices speaking lots of words with contradicting messages. There are the words of the Philistine which has instilled fear in the armies of Israel. There are the words of Eliab which berate the shepherd David. There are the words of Saul casting doubt on David's ability to triumph against the giant of Gath.

But it is the words of David that have the attention of everyone gathered in the Valley of Elah.

Christ and Antichrist in 1 Samuel 22

April 28, 2024 • Pastor Paul Edwards • 1 Samuel 22:20–23

In the character and behavior of Saul there are types and shadows of antichrist. In the character and behavior of David there are types and shadows of Christ. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the details of the events leading up to the escape of Abiathar and the safety he found in David.

God's Sovereignty in Human Wickedness

April 28, 2024 • Pastor Paul Edwards • 1 Samuel 22:6–23

God is not the author evil. God, however, controls the effects of human evil so that they serve his ultimate purposes. There are four scenes in 1 Samuel 22 which serve to show us the ways in which God is sovereign over human evil.

Here's to the Losers

April 21, 2024 • Pastor Paul Edwards • 1 Samuel 22:1–5

1 Samuel 22:1-5 is an Old Testament illustration of the New Testament truth expressed by the Apostle in 1 Corinthians 1 that "God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things that are mighty." David continues his run from Saul, only now he is no longer alone. Everyone in Israel who was discontented, in debt, and distressed have joined David in a cave outside of Adullam where he has become their leader.