Peacehaven Evangelical Free Church

1 Samuel 30:11-31. David pursues the Amalekites and recovers all that was taken. He then evenly divides the spoils of the victory among his men and give gifts to several towns in Judah. We find valuable lessons regarding the equal value of every member of the body and the church culture of grace. Additionally we […]

1 Samuel 29:1-11. David finds himself in a compromised situation because making unwise choices, but the grace and faithfulness of God is extended to him. Although it seems difficult for David to get out of this situation, God’s providence makes a way of escape.  Expositional Grace teaching with Graham King at Peacehaven Evangelical Free […]

1 Samuel 28:1-25. When Saul seeks the Lord, but gets no answer, he resorts to seeking out a medium for guidance. Samuel’s spirit comes forth to foretell Saul’s tragic end in battle. Saul’s downfall and pitiful end is a sober warning for us all to keep our hearts tender before God each day. 

1 Sam 27:1-12. During this extended time of trial and discouragement, rather than enquiring of the Lord, David made a naturally minded decision, void of faith. Subsequently, this wasn’t the greatest chapter in David’s life, where he finds himself now subservient to the enemy in Philistia! However, this chapter is deeply instructive for our own […]

Josh 24:15. Just like the Jewish feasts in the Old Testament, a new year serves us well as an opportunity for renewal and re-commitment with the Lord. We draw near to hear, hearts open, to confess and turn to Him afresh. Power and blessing of new beginnings comes through the heart-work of repentance and faith. […]

Hebrews 12:1-2. The Christian life is likened to a long distance race of faith. Looking into Jesus, laying aside the weights and sin that may hinder us, let us run the race set before us.

Matt 2:1-7. As we look into the Old Testament, we discover the origin and roots of the Wise Men who came to worship the new born King. They came by faith on the strength of promise and prophecy. May God’s Word also cause us to diligently seek Him as worshippers of the King of Kings. […]

Luke 2:7-20. The shepherds would never be the same again after the revelation they were given about the birth and identity of Jesus. In the same way, as Christians, God has given us understanding of the Saviour and our salvation! Like the shepherds, we praise God for all that we have seen and heard!  […]

Who was it that was born of a virgin and laid in a manger 2000 years ago? It’s a secret only God could share with us. The scriptures and prophets clearly reveal the identity of the Saviour and God’s work of redemption for lost men. There was no other way, no other answer other than […]

2 Corinthians 8:9. There is nothing in fallen man that could merit anything from God, atone for our sins or contribute to our salvation. We owed a debt we could never pay. Ah, but the gospel rings clear and loud, as He became poor that we might become rich. Now we have all the blessings […]

Ecclesiastes 3:11. God has put eternity in our hearts. What happens when we die has to be one of the most important questions in life and we look what the Scriptures have to say about this and our eternal destinies. We can rely on the truths revealed in the Scriptures. 

Mark 10:17-22. In this profound encounter with Jesus, a rich young ruler asked Jesus how to gain eternal life, but when asked to sell all and follow Him, he walked away. Jesus warns that wealth can be a barrier to God. What might a person hold onto that might keep them from Christ? 

1 Samuel 26:1-25. Although David had a prime opportunity for revenge against Saul, by faith in God he withstands the temptation. May we also develop convictions that help us withstand and endure in times of testing. 

1 Samuel 25.24-44. Abigail mediates between David, with his sword drawn in anger, and Nabal, her foolish, arrogant husband. Her words of wisdom, grace and humility are so instructive for us all in our own relationships. Several characteristics of wisdom are noted for our own learning and growth. 

1 Samuel 25:1-23. There are so many practical lessons from the life of David. He had just passed one test, in sparing Saul’s life, but is just about to fail another, in destroying the house of Nabal in anger and reaction. Thankfully God was going to intervene. 

1 Sam 24.1-22. Though David has the opportunity to kill Saul, he spares him. He does not take things into his own hands, but commits his ways unto the Lord. May we also rest in God’s plan, waiting on His timing and ways. Not forcing things to happen our way, but resting in Him. 

1 Samuel 23:1-29. When David “enquired of the Lord”, he was not asking for “something”, but simply seeking guidance and direction. He wanted to know and follow God’s will. This portion gives us great lessons for our own journey on what it means to seek God’s will and enquire of Him. 

1 Samuel 22.1-23. David finds himself in a cave, with no one who seems to care for his soul. He prays to God and understands that God would “deal bountifully” with him by sending “the righteous to surround him” and then we see God gather people to him. First his family and then 400 men, […]

Leviticus 16:1-30. During the Day of Atonement (or Yom Kippur), the High Priest would enter in to God’s presence on behalf of the people through a blood of a sacrifice. This was just a foreshadowing of a future reality, as the book of Hebrews opens up to us, when Jesus would enter in for us […]

Leviticus 23:23-25. 1 Thes 4:13-18. 1 Corinthians 15:51-58. Like all the Jewish feasts, “Rosh Hashanah” or the Feast of Trumpets, prophetically looks forward to a key event on the timeline. Before the Day of The Lord, at the end of the age, the trumpet shall sound and (1) the dead in Christ shall be raised […]