Tag Archives: Samuel

Prayer to God who Avenges the Victim

Posted on October 17, 2017 by

Our God loves justice; injustice causes him to don his armor and “go to war.” The psalmist prays, “Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob” (Psalm 99:4).  Many in the … Continue reading →

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Prayer and the Holiness of God

Posted on April 30, 2014 by

In my previous post, I reflected on how God’s forgiveness and discipline intertwined in our lives, gleaning principles from Psalm 99 and Hebrews 12. Psalm 99 also teaches some powerful truths about holiness and the sovereignty of God in connection … Continue reading →

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Prayerful Leadership and Samuel’s Farewell

Posted on March 30, 2014 by

The transition from prophet and judge Samuel to King Saul was an awkward moment. Moses had warned centuries earlier what would happen if Israel decided to enthrone a human monarch. Now, after decades of what they will admit was just … Continue reading →

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