The Sure Mercies of David

Join us around the table today as we go a little further into ACTS 13 with Bro. Ernie...unapologetically.   David’s name gets used as a shortcut for greatness, but Scripture refuses to airbrush his story. We start with Acts 13 and the line that stops a lot of readers cold: God promises “the sure mercies of David” and ties that promise directly to Jesus’ resurrection. So what are those mercies, and why would God build a covenant thread through a king who made so many mistakes? Around the table, we talk honestly about the church today: growth, hunger for the Word, and the need to read the New Testament epistles without disconnecting them from the Book of Acts. We also address something every Christian seems to face sooner or later: spiritual pushback. When conversations turn into debates and insults, we remind ourselves to keep the message simple and steady: Jesus Christ crucified, Jesus resurrected, Jesus as Savior. Conviction does not require cruelty. From there we jump into Deuteronomy 17 for a leadership gut check. God tells Israel what a king must not do: chase power, multiply wives, or worship silver and gold. We apply it to discipleship today, including Jesus’ “no looking back” call in Luke 9 and the practical reality that our inputs shape our holiness. The Word is not a relic on a shelf; it is meant to be read daily, carried into our decisions, and ultimately written on our hearts, just as Hebrews 8 describes in the new covenant. If this helped you, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find this Acts Bible Study and Simple Discipleship teaching. What part challenged you most, and what Scripture are you standing on right now? (*Recorded on 7/20/2026) I would love your feedback and topic suggestions! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2211009/fa...) Ways to Give at https://m3mi.org...Thank you for your seed!  :)