CD Individual Messages

In the midst of a national dilemma or a personal trial, Isaiah’s cry to God’s people still rings true today: “Behold your God!” In Scripture, God reveals Himself as the gentle Shepherd as well as the holy, transcendent, almighty King. Our creator God is greater than His creation, teaches Alistair Begg. The source of true ... Continue Reading 

In tumultuous times, we can either seek out a god of our own fashioning or cling to the only true and living God. Turning to a poem from Isaiah, Alistair Begg examines the prophet’s description of God as our Creator, Counselor, Controller, and Comforter, worthy of our trust and worship. From the perspective of the one ... Continue Reading 

“Behold your God!” On the heels of the announcement of Jerusalem’s impending doom and exile, Isaiah’s exhortation was startling. How could God’s people find comfort after such a calamitous prediction? As Alistair Begg points out, to truly appreciate the Lord’s assurance of salvation, we must first understand the reality of His judgment. Although ... Continue Reading 

While festive holiday displays illuminate the bleak, winter nights, they’re dim in comparison to Christ, the Light of the World whom darkness cannot overcome. In this special Christmas Eve message, Alistair Begg introduces us to five witnesses from biblical to contemporary times who were completely transformed after encountering Jesus. Men and women, young and old from ... Continue Reading 

The message of comfort and joy that accompanied Christ’s birth is a message every believer is called to share. But what is the basis for the comfort we proclaim? As Alistair Begg explains, God will not leave us in our sinful rebellion. Rather, He speaks tenderly to us, pursuing and transforming all who are prepared to ... Continue Reading 

At Christmastime, Advent calendars serve as a tangible reminder of expectation slowly moving toward fulfillment. Likewise, the Old Testament records how the failures and weaknesses of Israel’s earthly kings created a sense of longing in God’s people—a need for a perfect King to come. Jesus’ birth was not an isolated event but the fulfillment ... Continue Reading 

At the first Christmas, the angels announced “good news of great joy”: at long last, a Savior was coming to rescue sinners. Even to this day, the fantastic story of Christmas is not that we can make ourselves acceptable to God but that God came to earth in the person of Jesus, stepping down into time in ... Continue Reading 

Determined to crush David’s kingdom in its infancy, the Philistines took their stand against God’s anointed king. Rather than trust his own insight, David went down to the stronghold and inquired of the Lord. In response, God commanded David into battle and promised to deliver the enemy into his hands. The Lord is a mighty ... Continue Reading 

The story of David’s ascent to the throne is the record of one chosen by God to fulfill the role of king. During David’s reign, all the tribes of Israel were united by their allegiance to God’s anointed on the basis of his majesty. The nation identified itself with the shepherd king and drew ... Continue Reading 

When David finally became the new king of Israel, he fulfilled God’s purposes by driving the Jebusites from Jerusalem and establishing the city of Zion as his own. Alistair Begg emphasizes that from the outset of his reign, David’s significance came from his dedication and service to God’s people. In this way, David foreshadowed ... Continue Reading