In the rest King David brings to God’s people we see glimpses of a priest king like Adam in Eden, enjoying rest in God’s presence and reviving God’s ancient promises to Abraham.

We all long for rest. Israel momentarily experiences this rest and rejoicing, but we can only experience lasting satisfaction of this longing through Jesus.
Hands Statement:FIRST Steps: Stop seeking joy and rest in distractions, temporary things, and false gods.

Practicing true rest is letting God be God. Stop trying to sign God up to build and bless your kingdom. Rest in Jesus by enjoying God’s presence, on his terms.

David’s sad song shows Israel’s sad situation — defeated, empty, and afflicted, with no king to lead them. But in Hebron, the city of Abraham, God is raising up a promising new king.

There has only been one good life – Jesus – so our search for the good life ends when we connect our life to his.

Good Friday is good because we’re all facing a death sentence but Jesus offers us life in Paradise.

Ruth is ultimately adopted into God’s Royal line — not just the genealogy of King David, but of king Jesus, the true redeemer.

Samson, a man set apart to save God’s people, follows Adam — he sees, desires, and takes things God has told him not to. But God is faithful to his people and promises so works through Samson to deliver his people