DVD Individual Messages

During his reign, King David struck down his enemies according to God’s purposes, which were to enact judgment against those who opposed His rule and to preserve a people for Himself. Examining David’s military victories in 2 Samuel 8, Alistair Begg encourages us to see the king’s actions as a foreshadow of the future ... Continue Reading 

Life is short, and death is the inescapable reality for us all. Our souls will not cease to exist after death; rather, we will stand in judgment before God. As Alistair Begg explains, Christ’s death and resurrection are incomparable works that reconcile repentant sinners to God. A risen Lord is the indispensable foundation of our faith ... Continue Reading 

Romans 4:25 tells us that Jesus “was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.” Do we truly understand what that means? In this Good Friday message, Alistair Begg looks at how Christ was betrayed, denied, mocked, crucified, and buried to atone for our sins and reconcile us to God. Believers are spared from ... Continue Reading 

Jesus’ humble yet triumphant entry into Jerusalem fulfilled Old Testament prophecy and openly declared His messiahship. Examining the various reactions to the Lord’s arrival, Alistair Begg challenges us to consider our personal response to Christ. Is He a prophet who reinforces our hopes or the King who rules in our hearts? In today’s morally, socially ... Continue Reading 

David’s prayers were fueled by the Lord’s promises. Confident that God would do all that He said He would, David courageously prayed for God’s people, word, and blessing. Alistair Begg explains how God’s purpose to redeem a people for Himself and establish an everlasting kingdom would ultimately be fulfilled through David’s descendant ... Continue Reading 

God promised to establish His kingdom forever through David’s seed. In response, David humbly sat before the Lord to offer a prayer marked by exclamation, observation, explanation, and declaration. By faith, he acknowledged that all mankind would be blessed, not because of his own importance or abilities but because of God’s greatness. Alistair Begg points ... Continue Reading 

When King David desired to build a new house for the ark of the covenant, the Lord spoke to the prophet Nathan and gave him a promise to share with the king. Through David’s offspring, Israel would be given a name, a place, peace, and rest. Alistair Begg unpacks this important passage of Scripture, emphasizing how ... Continue Reading 

God’s message was clear: instead of David building the Lord’s house, the Lord would build David’s kingdom. David needed to remember God’s purpose for him and recall His past protection and faithful presence. As Alistair Begg points out, correct interpretation of passages such as 2 Samuel 7 requires diligent, Spirit-illumined study. Only when ... Continue Reading 

With his kingdom established and enjoying a time of peace, David proposed to build a better dwelling place for the ark of God. Initially, Nathan the prophet affirmed the king’s plan—yet his well-meaning support failed to consider the Lord’s perspective. God is sovereign; He cannot be contained and doesn’t need man’s agendas ... Continue Reading 

After a three-month stopover at the house of Obed-edom, the ark of God finally arrived in Jerusalem. This momentous national occasion was marked by rejoicing, sacrificing, dancing, and shouting, with King David himself leading the procession, leaping before the Lord. When he returned home, though, he met his wife Michal’s disapproval for his undignified actions. His ... Continue Reading