The Old Testament – Discovery Church

When the walls close in

16/08/2026 - Matthew Destry

Right at the centre of this reluctant prophet’s story, hidden in the darkness of a fish’s belly, we find one of the most beautiful prayers in all of Scripture. Passage: Jonah 2:1-9 “I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and […]

GRACE FOR EVERY HEART

09/08/2026 - Vincent Gulay

The story of Jonah is not just about a man and a fish. It is a story about the grace of God. God extends grace to Jonah, to the sailors, to Nineveh, and even to a reluctant prophet who keeps getting it wrong. We are all recipients of God’s grace, but we are also called […]

Finding Your Voice (copy)

09/08/2026 - Matthew Destry

Context: The book of Daniel spans almost seventy years. Jerusalem has fallen. The temple has been destroyed. God’s people have been dragged into exile. First came Assyria, swallowing the northern kingdom. Then Babylon conquered Judah. Nebuchadnezzar ruled. Then Belshazzar. Then, almost overnight, another empire arrived. Persia. Daniel 6:1-9 It pleased Darius to set over the […]

Finding Your Voice

02/08/2026 - Matthew Destry

Context: The book of Daniel spans almost seventy years. Jerusalem has fallen. The temple has been destroyed. God’s people have been dragged into exile. First came Assyria, swallowing the northern kingdom. Then Babylon conquered Judah. Nebuchadnezzar ruled. Then Belshazzar. Then, almost overnight, another empire arrived. Persia. Daniel 6:1-9 It pleased Darius to set over the […]

Ruth: A Rescue Mission

26/07/2026 - Jody Destry

Big Idea: The book of Ruth points us to Jesus—our true and eternal Kinsman-Redeemer. Through this beautiful Old Testament story we discover that God is always at work rescuing, redeeming and restoring His people. Key Scriptures Ruth 1:16–18 Ruth 1:20–21 Ruth 2:3 Ruth 3:9 Ruth 4:13–17 The Journey Through Ruth Chapter 1 – The Tragedy […]

Good Cop, Bad Cop

19/07/2026 - Matthew Destry

Many of us have inherited this picture of the Bible… where God is one way in the Old Testament, and another way in the New. Bad Cop, Good Cop: Old Testament – Angry. Violent. Judging. Rules. New Testament – Jesus. Grace. Love. Forgiveness. Luke 24:25-27 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how […]

Prepare To Paint (copy)

19/07/2026 - Jacinta Lewis

The Life Of David 1. God Has Purposed You to Paint Key Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1–13 Israel wanted a king → Saul anointed, but later rejected (1 Sam 16:1). God sends Samuel to Jesse’s house to anoint the next king. David, the youngest, tending sheep, is seen, called, and anointed by God. Takeaways: You have […]

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