Everyone remembers the story of young King David’s tragic failure with Bathsheba: giant killer grows fat and arrogant and stumbles headlong into adultery and murder. But do you know David’s second great failure, his “second-worst sin” the one committed by old King David? The census. Old King David told Joab to use his troops toContinue reading “David’s Second Great Sin. 1 Chronicles 21:13.”
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Prophets and Parables: the Indirect Approach. 2 Samuel 14:1-13.
Following King David’s great sin, the prophet Nathan came to him with a story about a rich man with flocks of sheep who took from a poor family its lone, pet sheep and ate it. David was outraged and Nathan famously said to him: “Thou art the man” 2 Samuel 12:7. Why did Nathan createContinue reading “Prophets and Parables: the Indirect Approach. 2 Samuel 14:1-13.”
DAVID AT WAR: Four Truths. Psalm 60:8-12.
When God made David king, he told him he would use David’s reign to bring peace to the nation, 2 Samuel 7:10-11. But David could only secure the peace by waging war. David was destined to be the “man of war” God described in 1 Chronicles 28:3. Sometimes war is unavoidable. In David’s case, itContinue reading “DAVID AT WAR: Four Truths. Psalm 60:8-12.”
The Prayers of King David. Various Psalms.
Long before he was king, David wrote psalms (poetry and songs) reflecting on the years he spent as a fugitive, hunted by King Saul. David is a rich example of godly manhood–he makes mistakes, of course. But the man is unusually well-adjusted. He is courageous but sensitive, bold but vulnerable, strong but compassionate. This warriorContinue reading “The Prayers of King David. Various Psalms.”
Scandals in the Church.
Every week I read about ministers embroiled in scandals, usually involving sex, money, or an abusive leadership style. Imagine: God chose YOU. He gave you preaching gifts, leadership, the ability to tell a great story, and He put a fire in your belly to share His Good News. In the beginning, it was great. PeopleContinue reading “Scandals in the Church.”
Is it Better to Release Emotions or Hold Them in?
Is it better to release emotions or hold them in? That depends on the context. “There is … a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance” Ecclesiastes 3:4. A memorial service is a good time for weeping, but if the county judge were to weepContinue reading “Is it Better to Release Emotions or Hold Them in?”
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