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Second Samuel 17 Take Aways:1. God prevented David from being destroyed by empowering Hushai to defeat the strategies of the enemy, and we can trust that the Lord will continually intercede to prevent His people from being trampled by the enemy, Satan—“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:42. The Lord provided protection for those young priests who sought to faithfully serve their king in this dangerous war; similarly, the Lord will provide us the protection we need in the spiritual battle we fight as servants of King Jesus—“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-113. As the Lord preserved David in the wilderness through unexpected means, so God is faithful to provide for every need we may encounter in this life—“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

Second Samuel 16 Take Aways:1. While the craftiness of Ziba allowed him to temporarily steal away the inheritance of Mephibosheth, his slanderous conduct will later be addressed with consequences reminding us that deceptive behavior will eventually be exposed and judged accordingly—“For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:142. Though Shimei wrongly cursed David, the king did not revile in return but instead trusted the Lord God to defend and avenge him; may we strive to demonstrate such patient meekness in similar situations—1 Peter 2:23 considers the conduct of Jesus saying “when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously”3. Absalom accepted wicked counsel and willingly established his kingdom upon immorality which will never generate a blessed legacy reminding us of the importance of seeking godly wisdom and abiding in righteousness—“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2

Throughout First and Second Samuel we hear about David. But in 2 Samuel 22 we hear the voice of David speaking in first person David speaking directly to his loving God. No longer the voice of a Warrior but David speaking as a poet announcing his love to his loving Father. In this Psalm we also are invited to offer our praise and devotion to our Most High God who remains faithful and kind throughout each and every generation.

(Genesis 1:2) The most misunderstood and misrepresented Person of the Godhead is the Holy Spirit. How well do you know the Spirit of God? We are introduced to Him on the first page of the Bible and it is time we all got to know Him better. (0945250219) ----more---- An Introduction to the Holy Spirit Have you met the Holy Spirit? Some people refer to the Holy Spirit like He's an object or a thing or a force, but in fact, He is a real person. Co equal, co existent, co eternal with God the Father and God the Son. And the first time we meet Him is not on the day of Pentecost.  The First Mention of the Holy Spirit The first time we meet Him is in Genesis chapter 1. It's amazing to me, really, how many of these great doctrinal truths begin on the opening pages of Scripture. Someone called Genesis 1:11 a seedbed of doctrine, and they said that every major truth in the Bible can be found in seed form in the opening chapters of Genesis. I think that's beautiful. Genesis 1 verse 1 says, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." Now, did you catch that? The Spirit of God, right there He is, in the creation. Remember, God is a Spirit. And the Spirit of God is at work in the creative work. He's hovering, He's brooding over His creation from the very beginning. He's involved in creation.  The Holy Spirit as the Breath of God The psalmist said in Psalm 33:6, "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth." The Holy Spirit literally is the breath of God. Job said in Job 33:4, "The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life." So the Holy Spirit is the creator. The Holy Spirit is the one who gave you life. When God breathed into Adam the breath of life, and man became a living soul, the Holy Spirit was at work. That same Holy Spirit that breathed into man and the creation is the same Holy Spirit we find in Scripture that gave us the Word. The Bible says that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God. Literally, God breathed it out. It is the work of His Holy Spirit. Second Peter 1:21, "Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." Second Samuel 23:2, "The Spirit of the Lord spake by me and His Word was in my tongue. Amen." This book we're studying, this Bible, you have the Holy Spirit to thank for that. Here's what's wonderful, if you're a Christian, the Author lives in your heart. The Holy Spirit, who gave the Word, lives inside of you. Ask Him to help you understand it. He'll help you. Talk to the Author today. I do love the Holy Spirit. Oh, I do love the Holy Spirit. I love the Holy Spirit because everything I know about God, the Holy Spirit taught me. I say that with authority and conviction because it's impossible to understand spiritual truth apart from the work of the Holy Spirit. So everything I know about Jesus, everything I know about God, everything I know about the Bible, I know because of the Holy Spirit. He's our teacher.  The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament We see Him in the Old Testament. In Genesis 6 verse 3, He is the restrainer of wickedness. The Lord said, "My spirit shall not always strive with man. He was holding back wickedness." We see Him enabling believers, even in the Old Testament, for special service. For example, in Genesis 41, the Spirit of God was seen on Joseph. Numbers 27:18 the Lord said to Moses, "Take thee, Joshua, the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit." Daniel 4, verse 8, they recognize that Daniel had the Spirit of God. We know that the prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit. Samuel was moved by the Spirit of God. The Lord poured the horn of oil anointing David in 1 Samuel 16 verse 13, and the Bible says< "The Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward." The Spirit of the Lord came on Samson. Over and over again, the Holy Spirit was working in the Old Testament in the lives of men.  The Holy Spirit in the Life of Christ Then we see Him in the life of Christ. In His conception, Luke 1:35, the Holy Ghost came upon Mary. The power of the highest overshadowed her. Where do you think the Lord Jesus came from? He had no earthly father. So He was conceived of the Holy Ghost. That's a powerful thought. Matthew 1:20 says, "That which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost." The Holy Spirit came at the baptism of Christ. You remember that beautiful dove, that picture of purity and peace coming down from heaven, lighting upon the Lord Jesus? And it's beautiful. There's no record that the dove ever left Him. It's symbolic of the fact that the Holy Spirit came upon Christ. But he never left Him. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit came and went. He didn't indwell every believer consistently all the time. He came and went. But when Christ came, He came and stayed. And when you come to know the Lord Jesus and Christ comes to live in you, Oh dear brother, dear sister, the Holy Spirit doesn't come and go. He comes and abides with you forever. The Bible says of Christ that He was filled with the Spirit, and He was led of the Spirit. All through His earthly ministry. He was empowered by the Holy Spirit to do miracles, and He ministered in that power. Even in His death. His death at the cross was in the power of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 9 verse 14 says, "How much more shall the blood of Christ Who through the eternal Spirit, offered himself without spot to God. Purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God." The Holy Spirit was at work in the life of Christ. He was at work in His resurrection. Two, Romans one, verse four. He is declared to be the son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. But now here's where it gets good and here's where it gets very personal. The same Holy Spirit that worked in the Old Testament and that worked in the life of Christ is at work in your life today. Listen to Romans 8 verse 11. But if the spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his spirit that dwelleth in you. I tell you, I just want to stop right now and say praise God. Thank the Lord for this. The same Holy Spirit that moved in creation is moving in my life. The same Holy Spirit that empowered men in the Old Testament wants to empower me today. And the same Holy Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead, that same resurrection power and person lives inside of me at this moment. The Holy Spirit of God is at work in every stage of history, all through the Word of God, in the lives of all of those who will be yielded and open to Him. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament Church In the New Testament we see that He came to indwell every believer on the day of Pentecost. In the Acts chapter 1, verse number 5, Christ said that He would come and guess what? He came. Peter said in Acts chapter number 11 that the Holy Ghost came upon the Gentiles just as much as He did the Jews. That's glorious. That's powerful. Acts chapter 2 is the great record of that event when the Holy Spirit came to indwell every believer on the day of Pentecost. The Holy Spirit works in and through His church. You can study that all through the New Testament. But here's the point.  Personal Application of the Holy Spirit's Work Is the Holy Spirit working in you today? And maybe the better question is, are you allowing the Holy Spirit of God to work in and through your life? See, if you're not careful, you can study doctrinal things and it seems so so mystical and so distant when it's supposed to be personal and a living reality in you. They said of a great preacher of a bygone generation that his doctrine was all application, and his application was all truth and was all doctrine. I really like that. You don't separate what you believe from how you behave. So if you believe the Holy Spirit is God and you believe the Holy Spirit has come to live inside of you because you've trusted Christ as your Savior, and you believe the Holy Spirit is all powerful and all present and all wise, then I wonder, how's that going to affect your life today? Are you going to yield yourself to the control of the Holy Spirit? Ephesians 5 18 says, And be not drunk with wine wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit. Will you say to the Holy Spirit right now, I want you to control me today. I yield myself to you today. Holy Spirit of God, have your way with me. I hope and pray today that you'll let what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit affect what you do with your life today. Or may I should say, what He does with your life today. Let the Holy Spirit have His way with you. Repeating what other people have said about the Bible is not enough. We must know the biblical reason behind what we believe. Outro and Resources We hope you will visit us at etj.bible to access our library of Bible teaching resources, including book-by-book studies of Scripture. You'll also find studies to watch, listen to, or read. We are so grateful for those who pray for us, who share the biblical content, and for those who invest to help us advance this ministry worldwide. Again, thank you for listening, and we hope you'll join us next time on Enjoying the Journey.  

This episode is the seventh session of a Tabernacle Discipleship Group entitled "Old Testament Survey." To access the handouts for this particular study, visit our website, https://www.tabernaclebaptistchurch.com/old-testament-survey.

When Daniel and his friends were taken captive to Babylon, they found themselves in a world completely unlike their own. Even their names were changed to align with the pagan culture around them. Facing pressure to conform and worship false gods, it would have been easy for them to give in and lose their true identity. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explores how Daniel resisted an oppressive society, encouraging Christ followers today to stand firm in their identity in Christ.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Discover the Power of One: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges you to consider what you feed your soul.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Discover the Power of One: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

When Daniel was being trained in the Babylonian palace, he was fed lies about spirituality and the meaning of life. Just as we face lies every day from our society, Daniel was being indoctrinated into the pagan culture in which he was held captive. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef exhorts believers to know what they believe and why.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Discover the Power of One: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explores how to practically overcome fear with faith.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Discover the Power of One: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

We will not always face clear-cut decisions between right and wrong. Sometimes we may have to choose between two positive or two negative choices. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals our best defense against sin and temptation, tests and trials.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Discover the Power of One, Part 3: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

Sometimes, battles come from bullies or situations. But other times, struggles come from within as we face temptations. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef digs into one of the greatest temptations that Daniel and his friends faced.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Discover the Power of One, Part 3: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

We can learn a lot from Daniel's response to King Nebuchadnezzar as we consider how to deal with bullies in our lives. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines Daniel's boldness and courage in going before Nebuchadnezzar.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Discover the Power of One, Part 2: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

As you pass your tests in life, be careful not to fall into the temptation of giving yourself credit for your success. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at Daniel's first reaction when God granted him insight into Nebuchadnezzar's dream.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Discover the Power of One, Part 2: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

Almost everyone can remember at least one bully from school—especially if they shoved you on the playground, teased people relentlessly, or threatened and manipulated others. But bullies aren't found only in the schoolyard. Bullies exist in our families, in our workplaces, and in our communities. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef evaluates the wise response of Daniel to the bully Nebuchadnezzar.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Discover the Power of One, Part 2: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

Have you faced an exceedingly challenging circumstance that tested every bit of your strength, intelligence, and character? Maybe you are facing a troubling time right now, and your whole life is at a turning point. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at the example of Daniel's trust in God.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series Discover the Power of One: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

The cycle of unfaithfulness, exile, repentance, and deliverance goes back to our first parents, Adam and Eve. They chose to go the wrong way and set in motion this cycle of rebellion and suffering that has echoed throughout history. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the cycle of sin that began in the Garden of Eden.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series How Shall We Live Now?: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

Why do so many believers lose sight of their eternal hope? Why do so many Christians take their eyes off the prize of their heavenly dwelling place, the City of God? In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef warns against the earthly concerns that distract us from eternity.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon How Shall We Live Now?, Part 5: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef exhorts us to keep our eyes on heaven.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon How Shall We Live Now?, Part 5: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explores the earthly city of Jerusalem to understand the City of God that will one day come down from heaven.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon How Shall We Live Now?, Part 4: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef calls us to consider how we should live to represent the Good News of Christ. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series How Shall We Live Now?: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

If we in the church would humble ourselves and repent of our sins, God will lead us out of our spiritual and cultural exile. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef exhorts Christians to search our hearts and repent of sin. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series How Shall We Live Now?: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for any gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

There are always consequences when God's people cease to honor Him and obey His Word. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at the consequences of friendship with the world. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series How Shall We Live Now?: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!ffer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

The story of God's confusing the languages at the tower of Babel is familiar. What is less familiar is the rebellion that motivated the tower's construction. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef warns against the Babylonian revival happening in our day. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon How Shall We Live Now?, Part 3: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

In the Bible, Babylon symbolizes every people or culture that opposes God. It was also a real place that earned a real reputation. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at the motive behind the tower of Babel. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon How Shall We Live Now?, Part 3: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

As believers, we live in the City of Man—but we are pilgrims in this world. We know our true home is the City of God. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at what it means to live as pilgrims and ambassadors in this world.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon How Shall We Live Now?, Part 4: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

Are you praying for a spiritual revival in your home, family, community, nation, or world? In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef encourages us that a return to the pure Gospel has happened before and can happen again. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series How Shall We Live Now?: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the only way to love others authentically.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series How Shall We Live Now?: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explores what it means to have a “sincere and pure devotion to Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:3).If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon The Secrets of Positive Living, Part 13: LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount! *Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024

David felt the same emotions you may be feeling today—loneliness, despair, and fear. However, even though he struggled occasionally to trust God (see 1 Samuel 27:1), David longed to please the Lord deep down. He had a heart after God's heart. And the God who sees into the depths of your heart and mind is the one who will honor you for that desire—a desire clearly displayed in David's sacred song in 2 Samuel 22. bIn today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines David's sacred song that carried him through the ups and downs of life. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series A Heart for God: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

David was a man with uncommon faith in the Lord. So, when he committed adultery and then murdered the woman's husband, it was entirely out of character. Thankfully, God sent the prophet Nathan to confront David's sin—to invite him to take the first step toward restoration. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines Nathan's parable as an allegory of David's failure and response. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series A Heart for God: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explores David's kindness toward Mephibosheth as a foreshadowing of God's grace to us in Christ. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series A Heart for God: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount! *Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines David's seven-fold prayer after he heard “no” from God. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series A Heart for God: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

In this age of self-care, self-discipline seems to be a dirty word. But good intentions and warm, fuzzy feelings toward God won't make us fruitful Christians. To be a fruitful Christian, we must submit to the Lord Jesus Christ in everything we do—from how we spend our money to how we spend our time. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explores self-discipline and Christlikeness. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 16: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

Worship is our only response to God's great mercy. It is our only response to His unbelievable, indescribable, unfathomable grace. It is the only way to appropriately express our gratitude and thanksgiving. And it is the secret to lasting contentment, joy, victory, and satisfaction. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at true worship. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 15: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef considers God's infinite nature, which requires us to humble ourselves. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 14: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

Salvation is not dependent on either our ethnicity or church attendance. Our relationship with God is a matter of the heart. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that the ground is level at the foot of the cross. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 14: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals four reasons why people reject God's offer of grace in Romans. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 13: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

In Romans 8-9, Paul unpacks the concept of election—how God, in His sovereignty, has predestined believers to be saved since before the foundation of the world. Then, in Romans 10, Paul begins to explain how all of humanity is responsible for responding in faith to God's offer of grace. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef dives into Paul's teaching on election. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 13: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at why we are to bear witness to Christ. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 12: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount! *Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef dives into the mercy and sovereignty of God. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 12: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount! *Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

Today's devotional offers four Truths to encourage us as we seek to live for Christ. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 9: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

Today's devotional gives insight into the freedom found only through salvation in Jesus Christ. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 9: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

Every person on the face of the earth has either sin or Jesus as their master. There are only two choices; there is no third—today's devotional challenges us to consider whether we obey sin or Jesus. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 8: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that we are empowered to say ‘no' to sin in Christ.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 8: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

When Adam stretched out his hands and took the forbidden fruit, he brought death to all mankind. But when the perfect, sinless Jesus stretched out His hands on the cross, He made it possible for everyone who believes in Him to live. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef compares two very different acts and their impact for all mankind.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 7: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

Why does death seem to reign supreme? No matter how much we try to escape it or how invincible we may feel, death is inevitable for us all. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef considers the question we all face daily.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 7: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

In Christ, God has given us amazing guarantees. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines more of the sure promises Jesus Christ won for us. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 6: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

In today's devotionals, Dr. Michael Youssef glories in our wondrous guarantees through Christ.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch or listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon From Valley to Victory, Part 6: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTDo you know where to turn in the midst of brokenness? Have you exchanged self-reliance for absolute trust in the living God? In A Heart for God: Lessons from the Life of David, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of David's life. As you explore his greatest victories and deepest failures in First and Second Samuel, you'll see God's faithfulness to use willing vessels for His glory. As you experience David's most desperate cries in the Psalms, you'll witness the power of a life completely surrendered to God. And as you see the grander picture of David's life, you'll also discover how it all points to Christ Jesus, the perfect King who uses broken people to do great things for His Kingdom. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through October 19, 2024.

The army wouldn’t give Tony Vaccaro a chance as a photographer, but that didn’t stop him. Between terrifying moments of dodging artillery shells and shrapnel that seemed to rain from the trees, he took pictures anyway. Then, as his friends slept, he used their helmets to mix the chemicals to develop his film. The nighttime forest became the darkroom in which Vaccaro created a timeless record of World War II’s battle of Hürtgen Forest. King David lived through his share of battles and dark times. Second Samuel 22 says, “The Lord delivered [David] from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul” (v. 1). David used those experiences to produce a record of God’s faithfulness. He said, “Waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me” (v. 5). David soon pivoted from desperation to hope. “In my distress I called to the Lord,” he recalled (v. 6). “From his temple he heard my voice” (v. 7). David made certain to praise God for His unfailing help. “The Lord turns my darkness into light,” he said. “With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall” (vv. 29–30). David turned his difficulties into an opportunity to tell the world about his faithful God. We can do the same. After all, we rely on the One who turns darkness into light.

Dr. Aaron Higashi is one of our favorites, and we're not alone! The folks over at The Bible for Normal People are fans, as well, and have enlisted Aaron to write a "for normal people" book about First and Second Samuel. These two books include some of the Bible's most famous and most infamous characters and moments. If you've ever read about the exploits of biblical David, and wondered if he is, in fact, a good guy... well, Dr. Higashi is right there with you. We'll ask him about his take on David and many other biblical figures and stories, and the conclusions may surprise you. Or not. This is Data Over Dogma, after all. Look for Aaron on the various social media places under the handle @abhbible. Preorder 1 & 2 Samuel for Normal People: A Guide to Prophets, Kings, and Some Pretty Terrible Men here: https://www.amazon.com/Samuel-Normal-People-Prophets-Terrible-ebook/dp/B0D7KBPRVN For early access to an ad-free version of every episode of Data Over Dogma, exclusive content, and the opportunity to support our work, please consider becoming a monthly patron at: https://www.patreon.com/DataOverDogma      Follow us on the various social media places: https://www.facebook.com/DataOverDogmaPod https://www.twitter.com/data_over_dogma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices