1 Corinthians 15:42-49 (HCSB)42 So it is with the resurrection of the dead:Sown in corruption, raised in incorruption;43 sown in dishonor, raised in glory;sown in weakness, raised in power;44 sown a natural body, raised a spiritual body.If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. 45 So it is written: The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam became a life-giving Spiri...  Read More

1 Corinthians 15:35-41  (HCSB)The Nature of the Resurrection Body35 But someone will say, “How are the dead raised? What kind of body will they have when they come?” 36 Foolish one! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. 37 And as for what you sow—you are not sowing the future body, but only a seed, perhaps of wheat or another grain. 38 But God gives it a body as He wants, and to each ...  Read More

1 Corinthians 15;12-34 (HCSB)Resurrection Essential to the Faith12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say, “There is no resurrection of the dead”? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised; 14 and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation is without foundation, and so is your faith. 15 In addition, we are found ...  Read More

1 Corinthians 15:1-11  (HCSB)Resurrection Essential to the Gospel15 Now brothers, I want to clarify for you the gospel I proclaimed to you; you received it and have taken your stand on it. 2 You are also saved by it, if you hold to the message I proclaimed to you—unless you believed for no purpose. 3 For I passed on to you as most important what I also received:that Christ died for our sins accord...  Read More

REPENTANCE AND RESTORATIONWalk in close fellowship with God, constantly on guard against temptation.KEY TRUTH: We All Struggle With Sin (2 Samuel 11:1-27)KEY TRUTH: Sin Must Be Dealt With (2 Samuel 12:1-9)KEY TRUTH: Even Sin That is Forgiven Can Bring Consequences(2 Samuel 12:10-25)...  Read More

Considering that no sins are hidden from God, what do you need to confess to Him that He already knows?What does it mean to you to experience the joy of His salvation (Psalm 51:12)?What life changes do you need to make in order to have a “willing spirit” (Psalm 51:12)?...  Read More

Psalm 51  (HCSB)A Prayer for RestorationFor the choir director. A Davidic psalm, when Nathan the prophet came to him after he had gone to Bathsheba.1 Be gracious to me, God,according to Your faithful love;according to Your abundant compassion,blot out my rebellion.2 Wash away my guiltand cleanse me from my sin.3 For I am conscious of my rebellion,and my sin is always before me.4 Against You—You al...  Read More

2 Samuel 11:22-27  (HCSB) 22 Then the messenger left.When he arrived, he reported to David all that Joab had sent him to tell. 23 The messenger reported to David, “The men gained the advantage over us and came out against us in the field, but we counterattacked right up to the entrance of the gate. 24 However, the archers shot down on your soldiers from the top of the wall, and some of the king’s ...  Read More

2 Samuel 11:14-21 (HCSB)Uriah’s Death Arranged14 The next morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah. 15 In the letter he wrote: Put Uriah at the front of the fiercest fighting, then withdraw from him so that he is struck down and dies.16 When Joab was besieging the city, he put Uriah in the place where he knew the best enemy soldiers were. 17 Then the men of the city came out and...  Read More

2 Samuel 11:6-13  (HCSB)6 David sent orders to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent Uriah to David. 7 When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing and how the war was going. 8 Then he said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king followed him. 9 But Uriah slept at the door of the palace with all hi...  Read More

David’s Adultery with Bathsheba11 In the spring when kings march out to war, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem.2 One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. 3 So David sent someone to inquire about he...  Read More

GOD GIVES COURAGEGod often uses our life experiences to prepare us for future events.KEY TRUTH: God’s People Face Obstacles (1 Samuel 17:1-24)KEY TRUTH: God Gives Courage to Those Who Trust in Him(1 Samuel 17:25-58)...  Read More