The story of David's coming to Kingship demonstrates how it is better to pass on the mantle to the next generation with joy, servant-heartedness and blessings.

Gideon's warrior-like status is not found in his own abilities - it is found in the openness of his heart. Where we see failure, God sees opportunity.

The story of Noah is a story about the Church. God guides the ark (the Church) through problematic world to bring new life.

However dark life is, we are promised that the victory is His - now, tomorrow and always.

If we can't celebrate the light when it is shining, we won't find it when it gets dark.

The Bible puts a huge emphasis on singing praises - bowing down in worship and standing up in praise are all inter-connected.

The same power that rose Jesus from the grave lives in us.

Christ invites us to live a resurrection life. The power that rose Christ from the grave lives in us.

On Easter Sunday we celebrate that Christ is risen, death is defeated and life wins through.

Jesus is humble to the point of death - even death on the cross. We need to learn to be humble and know that, whatever is in our hearts, God has defeated it and he restores us to new life.

Ben concludes the series of talks focusing on the prophet Habakkuk.
Habakkuk realises that righteousness is grounded in faith.