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Preaching the Word - 1 Samuel

Preaching the Word - 1 Samuel

by John Woodhouse

What kind of leaders should we follow? What kind of leaders should we be? And what does God have to do with it? These are some of the questions inherent in 1 Samuel, with its portrait of divine response to ancient Israel's leadership crisis. That crisis was met through three men-Samuel, Saul, and David-in ways that forever changed the character of Israel… Read more…

Focus on the Bible: Colossians and Philemon - FB

Focus on the Bible: Colossians and Philemon - FB

by John Woodhouse

Come and hear a wonderful story of evangelism, church planting and Christian growth. Colossians was a letter, which would have first been read by Tychicus in Philemon's house in Colossae. People who were to read that letter had been converted as a result of Paul's teaching in Ephesus (Acts 19). As they read they are about to understand better the rea… Read more…

Preaching the Word: 1 Kings — PTW

Preaching the Word: 1 Kings — PTW

by John Woodhouse

The book of 1 Kings outlines the rise and fall of ancient Israel through the stories of fourteen kings. It is a book of great victories and devastating failures. In its pages are violence, betrayal, power, and politics. But no matter how great the accomplishments or evil the deeds, none of these kingdoms built by human kings could last. Jo… Read more…

Preaching the Word - 2 Samuel

Preaching the Word - 2 Samuel

by John Woodhouse

King David stands as one of the most important figures of world history. From children’s storybooks to Michelangelo’s famous statue, ancient Israel’s most famous king is still remembered and recognized by people around the world three thousand years after he lived. In this commentary on the book of 2 Samuel, professor and former past… Read more…

1 Samuel (Redesign): Looking for a Leader

1 Samuel (Redesign): Looking for a Leader

by John Woodhouse

The Old Testament book of 1 Samuel records the story of three important leaders in Israel's history: Samuel, Saul, and David. The lives of these flawed men showcase God's gracious response to ancient Israel's leadership crisis, offering valuable lessons related to why leaders fail, the impact this failure can have on God&… Read more…