by Gary Prickett | May 14, 2021 | Announcements
In the calling of Samuel we see God’s uncommon call (at that time the word of the Lord was rare), to an unlikely person, to an unenviable task. Consider the word of the Lord to the young boy: “Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel at which the two ears of...
by Gary Prickett | May 12, 2021 | Announcements
George Müller was a Prussian Christian who immigrated to England and established orphanages and schools to minister to those whom others forgot. He did so in a way foreign to charitable organizations today: he didn’t solicit funds, nor did he fill a board of directors...
by Gary Prickett | May 11, 2021 | Announcements
This week we consider “the God who calls” and the story of Samuel, a prophet of the Lord and the last judge of Israel. These are dark times in the nation. Israel had known of the strong leadership of Moses and Joshua, but floundered under a long series of poor leaders...
by Gary Prickett | May 10, 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 Kings...
by Gary Prickett | Apr 30, 2021 | Announcements
Upon Ruth’s arrival back home following her day working in Boaz’ fields, Naomi fills in some detail: “The man is a close relative of ours, one of our redeemers. (2:20)” The kinsman redeemer served an important social role in ancient Israel. Following the death of a...
by Gary Prickett | Apr 29, 2021 | Announcements
One of the key themes of Ruth is acting in a way that goes beyond the reasonable call of duty. One interesting aspect to this beautiful story is how this idea of being loyal beyond duty’s necessity gets played out in parallel. In chapter 1 we read of Ruth’s moving...
