Scripture

In the Old Testament, to zakar ("remember") is not merely to rifle through the files in your head until you find that fact you’ve been searching for. To zakar is to employ your hands and feet and lips to engage in whatever action that remembrance requires.

Faith alone in Christ alone or a curse.

The accent of Scripture emphasized that Christ is for you. Yes, you. He’s not for the perfect people of our imaginations. He’s not just for Abraham, Moses, David, Peter, or Paul. Christ is also for you.

David gives his longest recorded speech instead of killing Saul.

But Jesus comes to us today and reminds us that He has the power to make disciples in the midst of conflict and suffering.