A King in Israel

In last week's sermon Mr. Smith covered Israel in the time of the Judges when there was no king in Israel. In this sermon he continues with their history showing how they came to demand a human king like the nations around them. But did having a king improve the nation? Did they improve in their obedience to God? Did having a king bring them better government?

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.