The Town Church / Fort Collins The Town Church

This week, we explore what it looks like to live in the tension of knowing God is sovereign in a broken, sinful world. What are ways we see God's Word leveraged for our gain in our own culture? How do we stand firm on theological truths while still being sensitive to the needs of others? BONUS: Vince is back!

As sin and all the mess it creates is constantly being exposed, our hearts should be asking: what is God's relationship to the mess of sin? This question guides us through the heavy events of 2 Samuel 2-4.

In this week's AfterWord, we enter into 2 Samuel by discussing relationships, forgiveness, and God's sovereignty. How have we seen God teach us through sin, pain, or relationships? How have we personally cultivated deep relationships? What has pursuing forgiveness looked like in our own lives?

At the start of 2 Samuel, David learns of Saul and Jonathan's deaths, leading to mourning and lamentation. In these events, we see how God sovereignly uses all things to teach us and reveal more of Himself.

This week, we examine how a perfectly holy God brings forth His judgement upon sin. Some questions were: What does engaging the lost look like in your life? How do you consider God's justice? Is there a difference between justice and fairness? What are ways you have personally seen the devastating effects of sin?

In a heavy conclusion to the book of 1 Samuel, our view of God's faithfulness expands, allowing us to see the consistency of His character toward His children and His enemies.