1 Samuel 3:19-21  (HCSB)19 Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and He fulfilled everything Samuel prophesied. 20 All Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a confirmed prophet of the Lord. 21 The Lord continued to appear in Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.Trey Manor Samuel was set apart and chosen by God from before birth. God had a plan to do great ...  Read More

1 Samuel 3:15-18  (HCSB)15 Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the Lord’s house. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision, 16 but Eli called him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel. 17 “What was the message He gave you?” Eli asked. “Don’t hide it from me. May God punish you and do so severely if you hide anything from me that He told you.” 18 So Samuel t...  Read More

1 Samuel 3:10-14 (HCSB)10 The Lord came, stood there, and called as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel responded, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” 11 The Lord said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel that everyone who hears about it will shudder. 12 On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I said about his family, from beginning to end. 13 I told him that I am going to...  Read More

1 Samuel 3:1-9  (HCSB)Samuel’s Call3 The boy Samuel served the Lord in Eli’s presence. In those days the word of the Lord was rare and prophetic visions were not widespread. 2 One day Eli, whose eyesight was failing, was lying in his room. 3 Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the tabernacle of the Lord, where the ark of God was located. 4 Then the Lord called Samuel, and...  Read More

1 Samuel 2:27-36 (HCSB)27 A man of God came to Eli and said to him, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Didn’t I reveal Myself to your ancestral house when it was in Egypt and belonged to Pharaoh’s palace? 28 Out of all the tribes of Israel, I selected your house to be priests, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave your house all the Israelite...  Read More

LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF RUTHGod is often orchestrating our rescue in the midst of our pain.KEY TRUTH: Ruth was Loyal and Kind to Naomi (Ruth 1:1-22)KEY TRUTH: Ruth Worked Hard to Meet Her and Naomi’s Needs (Ruth 2:1-23)KEY TRUTH: Ruth Put God’s Word Into Action (Ruth 3:1-18)KEY TRUTH: God Redeemed and Blessed Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 4:1-22)...  Read More

1. Ruth was loyal and compliant through the multitude of her challenges. What challenges have you faced that required you to trust God’s plan? Did you remain obedient?2. God loves us and blesses those who follow him. Ruth and Naomi were true examples of how we should love God by being loyal, compassionate, humble, kind and a willing servant. How can you apply these characteristics in your daily wa...  Read More

Matthew 1:1-6  (HCSB)The Genealogy of Jesus Christ1 The historical record of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: From Abraham to David 2 Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers, 3 Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, Hezron fathered Aram, 4 Aram fathered Amminadab, Amminadab fathered Nahshon, Nahshon fathered Sa...  Read More

Ruth 4  (HCSB)Ruth and Boaz Marry4 Boaz went to the gate of the town and sat down there. Soon the family redeemer Boaz had spoken about came by. Boaz called him by name and said, “Come over here and sit down.” So he went over and sat down. 2 Then Boaz took 10 men of the town’s elders and said, “Sit here.” And they sat down. 3 He said to the redeemer, “Naomi, who has returned from the land of Moab,...  Read More

Ruth 3  (HCSB)Ruth’s Appeal to Boaz3 Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, shouldn’t I find security for you, so that you will be taken care of? 2 Now isn’t Boaz our relative? Haven’t you been working with his female servants? This evening he will be winnowing barley on the threshing floor. 3 Wash, put on perfumed oil, and wear your best clothes. Go down to the threshing floor, but...  Read More

Did you know that we are approaching tornado season in Middle Tennessee? March and April seem to be some of the scariest months in our region. Typically, a tornado happens when a cold front collides with a warm front. We have lightning, thunder, heavy rains, and unfortunately sometimes tornadoes. As much as we hate the storms, we have to admit God seems to do some of His best work in difficult cir...  Read More

Ruth 2  (HCSB)Ruth and Boaz Meet 2 Now Naomi had a relative on her husband’s side named Boaz. He was a prominent man of noble character from Elimelech’s family. 2 Ruth the Moabitess asked Naomi, “Will you let me go into the fields and gather fallen grain behind someone who allows me to?” Naomi answered her, “Go ahead, my daughter.” 3 So Ruth left and entered the field to gather grain behind the ha...  Read More