David, a ruler out of Judah, provides security and reigns justly over a united kingdom, subduing Israel’s enemies on every side. Though some of his actions rightly give us pause, the clear message is that David, flaws and all, is a king after God’s own heart, who shepherds his people and gives him the glory. More than this, it is through David here that we see the Lord bringing his land promises to Abraham to fulfillment, tying together two covenants. How then will David’s faithfulness to a covenant with Jonathan compare with the Lord’s faithfulness to his people? Join us as we consider these next two chapters of 2 Samuel.

Witness the culmination of the Lord’s unwavering promises as Jacob is guided to safety in Egypt, reunited with his beloved son, and assured of a future where his legacy and his bones will return tp the land of Canaan. Jacob’s journey echoes with the resounding certainty that God’s word never falters.

Who is this Jesus who appears and wants to be baptized by John? Why would he want such a thing? And what does Matthew tell us about his identity? Join us as we consider Jesus as the one who follows John, as King and Christ, and as God himself.

Join us in a riveting discussion as we explore the Bible’s most fascinating turn of phrase in 2 Samuel 7. What begins as a noble desire to build a house for the Lord takes an unexpected turn as God flips the script, promising an everlasting dynasty for David. Consider with us the profound significance of this covenant, the anticipation of an eternal reign, and the profound implications for New Testament history. Don’t miss this deep dive into 2 Samuel 7, where earthly aspirations meet divine promises, shaping the very fabric of God’s redemptive plan.

Joseph sets a test for his brothers; have they changed, or are they the same men he knew at 17 years old? An awkward chapter break notwithstanding, we finally come to the climax of the Joseph story as he reveals himself to his brothers. Dismay, terror, joy, weeping—all the feels, as they say! And yet he is able to comfort his brothers with the knowledge that what God has used for good what they had intended for evil. How do we explain the depth of Joseph’s faith, or the character transformation in Judah as he offers himself in Benjamin’s place?

John the Baptist prepares the way by preaching repentance, proclaiming that the kingdom of heaven is near, and facing off with the Pharisees and Sadducees. Anticipation builds: if this is Elijah, who is to follow? Join us as we consider John’s challenge and its connections to Jesus’ later preaching.

In a dramatic twist, Joseph encounters his estranged brothers in Genesis 42–43. As the brothers bow before him, the tables turn, and a profound test of character unfolds. Joseph, now in a position of authority, navigates the line between testing their characters and exacting revenge.

Who is Herod, really, and what is at stake in his struggle to put the Christ child to death? And how do we make sense of Matthew’s use of the Old Testament to explain who Jesus is? Join us as we unmask Herod and peer over Matthew’s shoulder into the depths of salvation history.

As David continues to consolidate his new reign, he attempts to move the ark to his new capitol. But an aborted first attempt that reminds left and right of the Philistines ends in disaster! How will the new king respond to God’s wrath? Does he repent and walk in new obedience, or do we have Saul 2.0?