Well, if you thought after the Bathsheba chapter we were out of the ugliness you might need to reconsider. This week we find the kingdom of David cracking open to…
So where does David's terrible series of sinful choices leave him? We got a hint right at the end of the chapter when we are told in no uncertain terms…
Last week we saw the beautiful picture of David remembering his experience of covenant love and faithfulness and looking for someone to show it to himself. He found that person…
We're back. Survived the cycling vacation with fairly minor injuries and very major enjoyment. The beautiful and challenging ride along the CA coast from Carmel by the Sea to Big…
It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of the next chapter we take up in 2 Samuel. Many see it as the very heart of the Old Testament. It contains…
From where we left off in chapter 5 to the end of chapter 8 we have a fairly neat little section concerning the reign of King David. The section begins…
This week we reach what is in many ways the high point of 1&2 Samuel. David becomes king over all of Israel and establishes his capital city - Jerusalem. As…
Murder and justice clear the path to being king of all of Israel for David. We will reflect a bit on the violence, the "justification" of it, and true justice…