God sent the prophet Nathan to David after David had Uriah killed and married Bathsheba. He told him of a man who had one small lamb, and it was his fondest and only possession. A rich man of the city came, and feeding his guest, took his lamb. David said the rich man…
David’s decision to stay at home rather than engage in combat started a chain of wickedness that was carried even farther. David intended to have Bathsheba’s husband sleep with her in order to conceal his adultery. He would then believe that her child was his own. When…
Romans 1:18-20 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of…
David felt a deep sense of humility after Nathan shared God’s message with him. Why had God been so gracious to him and honored his house so greatly? He questioned. His mouth dried up at the thought of God’s mercy. He insisted God knew who he was, yet He was still…
This marked the ultimate proclamation that followed the revelation of all the rewards for obedience and consequences for disobedience. There are numerous enigmatic aspects that God keeps hidden from us. Nevertheless, the Word of God has provided us with a wealth of…
We embark once more on a journey through the life of Jesus, this time exploring the Gospel of Mark. At the onset of His ministry, Jesus sought out John the Baptist for baptism. John was diligently making the path ready for the Savior. As John beheld Jesus approaching, he…
Man will compromise his morals in order to achieve his goals when he becomes unrepentant and justifies his body. To the very end, Saul remained proud and unrepentant. After ousting David and his troops and facing a unified Philistine army, he started to worry about the fate…
David discovered that the LORD is more than capable of administering justice as a result of his encounter with the evil Nabal. He applied what he had learnt from the past to his current situation. We all have to do that. Verse 10 describes David’s friend’s desire to…
David moved between the songs of the royal court and the quiet care of his father’s sheep. His father instructed him to deliver some provisions to his elder siblings and secure their assurance that they would partake in the rewards of victory. As he brought forth the…