The Lord refines his people.
David looks back and then looks to the future God has promised.
David, the start of the Lord fulfilling His promises.
Samuel's calling, and his uncomfortable first 'Word' from the Lord!
How Ahab's religion led to his downfall.
God bucks the odds!
How Isaiah's prophecy to King Ahaz also points to the coming of Jesus Christ.
What's Jesus' role?
The danger of being too proud to take God at His word!
Jesus Christ at the centre of history.