God is Bigger Than Our Problems | Peter Paauwe

Old Testament in a Year: 2 Samuel 5-9

Following God requires more than relying on past experiences or familiar strategies. Through David’s story, we see that every season demands fresh dependence on the Holy Spirit, complete obedience, and trust in God’s perfect timing. When we listen for His voice and cling to His promises, we can overcome old battles and walk confidently in His purpose.

Old Testament in a Year: 1 Samuel 10- 13

Through the life of Saul, we see how God anoints, empowers, and transforms people for His purposes, but also how that anointing can be hindered through disobedience, compromise, and neglect of God’s presence. God provides the anointing. It is up to us to protect it through obedience, intimacy with the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, and unity so that God’s power can continue to flow through our lives.

Old Testament in Year: Judges 17 - 1 Samuel 9

Belonging to God means accepting his power to transform you. In the story of Micah we see that claiming God outwardly does not overshadow a private life that denies Him. We cannot replace repentance and pursuit of intimacy with God with outward actions of what it looks like to be a part of Christian culture.

Old Testament in a Year: 1 Samuel 10-2 Samuel 1

Saul’s life shows how a heart can slowly grow hard through fear, disobedience, pride, and ignoring God’s voice, while David’s life shows that a heart after God is shaped by humility, obedience, repentance, and trusting God’s timing. In the end, we all have a choice: we can either harden our hearts through compromise or grow closer to God by continually seeking, trusting, and surrendering to Him.

Old Testament in a Year: Judges 6-16

In the story of Gideon, God shows us how He uses ordinary and seemingly weak people to accomplish extraordinary things through the power of His Spirit. Even in hardship and fear, God sees potential beyond our circumstances and gives strength to those who trust Him. Hardship does not define the faith of a believer, because we can rely on the power of the Holy Spirit.