Learning to See

A sermon on 1 Samuel 16

Eye exam equipment

God sees things differently than we do. His values, priorities, and ways reverse the world’s values. 1 Samuel 16 invites us to learn to see the way God does by living inside the gospel story.

This sermon was preached on September 8, 2024, at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.


The Weary Pilgrim

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Ryan writes for weary pilgrims learning to follow Jesus through the wilderness. For nearly nine years, he served as a lead pastor at a church in Escondido, California. He currently works as a chaplain with a hospice organization in San Diego.

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