David was a man after God’s own heart, a mighty warrior, and the king of Israel. Yet, in this passage, we see him in a place he should not have been. While his men were fighting on the battlefield, David remained in Jerusalem. Instead of leading his army, he was...

Pastor Franklin pointed out in Sunday’s sermon that King David was not where he was supposed to be. He wasn’t doing what he was anointed to do—rule. He was anointed to rule and lead Israel, handpicked by God. But instead, we see here that his flesh is ruling over him,...

The man by the pool felt defeated. Jesus saw, Jesus asked, Jesus helped. This was mercy. The man didn’t deserve help just because he’d been in that condition a long time and didn’t have the support he thought he needed. In fact, he was still a sinful man. How do...

The Pool of Bethesda was a place of healing. Many sick people went there to wait for the stirring of the water, hoping to be the first one in and be healed. Today, the Holy Spirit is like the water of life, stirring in our midst. He is moving and...

Today’s word illustrates the complexity of Creation and humanity’s unique design. The Hebrew word used for “formed” in this passage means “to form, fashion, or create.” It is often associated with the act of shaping or molding. Through Genesis 2:7, God is affirming His rightful authority over human life. This...