Restraining Grace

God uses ordinary men and women to fulfill His purposes. One such man, Barnabas, was simply an encourager! Scripture teaches that there are no inconsequential tasks, chance encounters, or irrelevant people. Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘Jars of Clay’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

King Saul’s reign began with great promise and potential. The end of his story, however, was savage and undignified. So what can we learn from this tragedy? Join us on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg shares a warning, an assurance, and a challenge. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘A Study in 1 & 2 Samuel, Volume 4’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

As David’s story unfolds, it quickly becomes evident that God’s promise of deliverance doesn’t shield His people from sorrow. Study along with Truth For Life as Alistair Begg examines David’s experience to learn what to do when you’ve hit rock bottom. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘A Study in 1 & 2 Samuel, Volume 4’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

The expression “caught between a rock and a hard place” aptly describes David’s predicament in 1 Samuel 29—and he had only himself to blame! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg points out how God’s mercy remains steadfast even when we make a mess of things. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘A Study in 1 & 2 Samuel, Volume 4’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Salvation appeals to most, but some find the commitment to follow Jesus too restrictive. They prefer to live life on their own terms now and consider faith closer to life’s end. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg warns about the danger of this presumption. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘A Study in 1 & 2 Samuel, Volume 4’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Some people disregard God until they’re caught up in a crisis, then expect immediate answers to urgent prayers. But will God always answer? We’ll find out as we look at a desperate moment in King Saul’s life, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘A Study in 1 & 2 Samuel, Volume 4’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg is beginning a series that explores how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. He begins by considering Barnabas: his appearances in Scripture are brief, yet he made a lasting impact on others’ lives. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘Jars of Clay’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

David trusted God for deliverance and protection—against lions, bears, giants, enemy armies, and even against temptation. But he wasn’t perfect! Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg examines an occasion when David failed to rely on God’s faithfulness. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘A Study in 1 & 2 Samuel, Volume 4’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

There are many Bible stories about God’s responses to the good and bad choices men and women make. Find out why David was able to continue to respond righteously even when Saul continued to behave foolishly. Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘A Study in 1 & 2 Samuel, Volume 4’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

David refrained from killing King Saul when he had the chance. But Saul’s relief didn’t lead to reconciliation, because his jealousy and hostility persisted. So why didn’t David settle matters once and for all? Find out on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘A Study in 1 & 2 Samuel, Volume 4’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • If you listened to Truth For Life on Google Podcast, you can now listen to the daily program on YouTube Music. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!