by Gary Prickett | Jun 16, 2021 | Announcements
The opening verse in 1 Samuel 7 paints a picture of peaceful accomplishment. The king “lived in his house” at “rest from all his surrounding enemies”; almost like the king is found sitting comfortably on the back porch with his friend the prophet, watching the setting...
by Gary Prickett | Jun 14, 2021 | Announcements
Remember, in His Word, God has: Something to see – what does the text saySomething to understand – what does it meanSomething to apply – what does it mean to meSomething to praise – for what are you thankful? (1) Through the Bible Day 1: 2...
by Gary Prickett | Jun 11, 2021 | Announcements
“Why are you cast down, O my soul,and why are you in turmoil within me?Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,My salvation and my God”Psalm 42:5 Though David wastes no time in Psalm 54 getting to his imperative requests to save, vindicate, hear, and give ear, in...
by Gary Prickett | Jun 10, 2021 | Announcements
David begins Psalm 54 with four imperatives: save me; vindicate me; hear me; and give ear to me. With the first two he lays out his petition, with the second two he expresses his desire to be heard. All within the vocative case: “O God”. David is not merely unloading...
by Gary Prickett | Jun 9, 2021 | Announcements
The desire for vindication is something we all feel from time to time. It typically arises from some sort of prejudicial or ignorant judgment against us that we feel is unwarranted, and we long for the opportunity to prove ourselves. It can be as simple as an everyday...
by Gary Prickett | Jun 8, 2021 | Announcements
Juliet Capulet (yes, that Juliet), during the balcony scene, laments: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet.” She longs for her beloved Romeo Montague, but the Capulets and Montagues are bitter rivals. Though Shakespeare’s...
