Matt BeaneyFeb 21, 20206 minPART 38 – IN MEMORY OF URIAH (21/2/20)Uriah, although he was called home from he battlefront, still identified as being on active duty.
Matt BeaneyFeb 20, 20205 minPART 37 – IN A PIT WITH A LION ON A SNOWY DAY (20/2/20)How does one become like this man - a ‘valiant fighter’ - not just a talker? He ‘performed great exploits’ - he didn’t just have great ideas
Matt BeaneyFeb 19, 20205 minPART 36 – TAKE INITIATIVE (19/2/20)If we want to be great team-players, it’s important to anticipate the needs of others. ‘The three’ overheard David and took action.
Matt BeaneyFeb 18, 20205 minPART 35 – THE THREE (18/2/20)David had his three warrior leaders. The question is, why does God record this in His word for us? What is He trying to teach us?
Matt BeaneyFeb 17, 20205 minPART 34 – STRONG SUPPORT (17/2/20)This week concludes our studies in the life and times of King David. We end by looking at his ‘mighty warriors’
Matt BeaneyFeb 14, 20205 minPART 33 – PROVIDE WHAT YOU CAN TO BUILD THE TEMPLE (14/2/20)David may not be doing what he would want, but he does all that he can.
Matt BeaneyFeb 13, 20205 minPART 32 – A HEART FOR GOD’S HOUSE (13/2/20)David desired to build a temple for God. He was not content to live in luxury whilst God’s presence - represented by the ark - was in a tent
Matt BeaneyFeb 11, 20205 minPART 30 – GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE CAPITAL (11/2/20) After David had become King, one of the first things that he wanted to do was to bring the ark into Jerusalem.
Matt BeaneyFeb 10, 20205 minPART 29 – ONE THING I ASK (MONDAY 10/2/20)Jesus is the ‘one thing’ that our heart needs. To the extent that we can agree with David in these words, is the extent to which we are...
Matt BeaneyFeb 7, 20208 minPART 28 – LOOKING FOR SIGNS OF GOD’S LEADING (7/2/20)Jonathan, in effect, asked God to act in a certain way so as to confirm His will. We can do the same. Perhaps you are wondering about...
Matt BeaneyFeb 6, 20207 minPART 27 – HEART AND SOUL (6/2/20)Who is prepared to say to someone else, "Go ahead, I am with you"? Submission to God and the authorities that He puts in place are...
Matt BeaneyFeb 5, 20205 minPART 26 – PERHAPS THE LORD (5/2/20)Jonathan’s approach to life is expressed in his faith that “Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.” Our view...
Matt BeaneyFeb 4, 20205 minPART 25 – GLORY AND THORNS (4/2/20)If anyone is to do battle for Jesus - to serve Him effectively, we must be prepared to walk the valley that goes between glory and suffering
Matt BeaneyJan 31, 20204 minPART 22 – TAKE THE HELMET OF SALVATION (31/1/19)'Salvation' in the Bible has a past, present and future aspect. To put on the 'helmet of salvation' is to protect one's thinking by...
Matt BeaneyJan 30, 20204 minPART 21 – TAKE UP THE SHIELD OF FAITH (30/1/19)You are under attack. The church is under attack. The fiery darts are hitting their mark as the church fails to take up the shield of faith.
Matt BeaneyJan 28, 20204 minPART 19 – PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (28/1/19)Today we will consider the second piece of armour that will help us to stand against the assault of temptation - the ‘breastplate...
Matt BeaneyJan 27, 20204 minPART 18 – PUT ON THE BELT OF TRUTH (27/1/20) During this week’s devotionals, we will be considering how David fell into sin with Bathsheba, and how we can protect ourselves.
Matt BeaneyJan 24, 20203 minPART 17 – THE SPIRIT GIVES FREEDOM (24/1/20)The 'water shafts' are how we allow Jesus into our lives so as to overcome our sin and transform us...
Matt BeaneyJan 23, 20204 minPART 16 - UNDERSTAND THE ENEMY (23/1/20)Today, we will consider the two main sources of temptation to sin in our lives.
Matt BeaneyJan 21, 20203 minPART 15 - FIGHT FROM YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST (22/1/20) The first step in victory over temptation and growth in maturity is knowing our identity now that we are Christians. Identity effects ...