Message: “Anatomy of a Storm” from Andy Burnham

In many ways, the life of Saul is an example of the foolish man Jesus talks about at the end of the Sermon on the Mount—the foolish man who built his house on sand and whose house consequently collapsed during a storm. 1 Samuel 28 might be called “The Anatomy of a Storm.” It provides a detailed account of the downfall of a life built on the wrong foundation—a life built on the foundation of self-will and disobedience. Hopefully, too, the chapter will serve as a cautionary tale for us, demonstrating the truth of Jesus’ words and encouraging us to follow a different example—an example like that of David, a man after God’s own heart.

Scripture References: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

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From Series: "A Life of Passion: The Story of David"

Who am I? Who is God? These are two of the most pressing questions of human existence. All throughout life, we struggle to find our own identity and we yearn to know what more is out there. The Bible tells a detailed story of one man who helps us to wrestle with those questions: the ancient King of Israel, David. David is one of the most important characters in the biblical story. He is the favorite King, the repentant sinner, the fearless warrior, and the soulful poet. He led the ancient people of God during their golden years. He is a forerunner to the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who would create a new people of God, saved through faith. And yet, David is a mystery. Sometimes his actions are inspiringly noble. Other times, he is shockingly evil. What are we to make of this man? How can an adulterer and murderer be described as "a man after God's own heart?" For ten months, we will follow the story of David. We will wonder at his integrity and grieve his failures. But through it all, we will see a life of passion. We will see a man who walks with God, in success and failure. And we will walk with God in our own complex lives. Join us as we embark on a journey to discover ourselves and God in the story of David. May we become "men and women after God's own heart."

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