As we close this series on David's sin with Bathsheba and its consequences we follow through on the story in the next few chapters. We see David has lost authority.…
Psalm 32 records the journey from sin to forgiveness and on to joy. It tells us what holding out against God is like. It tells us how God's forgiveness is…
The King of Kings pardons the king of Israel. This royal pardon is so glorious that it takes David time to accept and absorb it. While he does this he…
David's crimes with Bathsheba are many. There are many victims. Who are they and how does God help victims?
We have seen the extent and gravity of David's crimes. Who pays? Who is punished for them? To some it may look like they are not punished. To others that…
David has committed his crimes. We did not see this coming. We try to work out where this 'crime spree' came from. We can't see what is happening in David's…
The first of several reflections on the notorious liaison of David with Bathsheba. We visit the crime scene and enumerate David's crimes. We find this incident resonates with what makes…
It takes rare courage, says Paul, for someone to die to save a good person. But what does it take to die to save a bad person? Why even bother?…
Among the last words Paul wrote is a precious statement about his attitudes, priorities and faith as he comes to the 'time of his departure'. It is a challenge to…
In retirement and older age we need to give attention to character above everything else ...