This powerful message challenges us to confront the reality that Calvary is not our final destination, but rather a transformative beginning. Through the story of King David's fall and restoration, we discover that even the mightiest among us can become spiritually immobilized by sin. David, the man after God's own heart, rose from humble shepherd to powerful king, yet found himself broken and downcast after his affair with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah. What makes this story so compelling is that it mirrors our own struggles with sin and self-deception. Like David on his elevated balcony looking down on the vulnerable, we too can find ourselves in positions of comfort or privilege, taking advantage of those who are marginalized. The turning point comes when God sends Nathan the prophet, demonstrating that our Savior is always pursuing us, even in our darkest moments. This pursuit isn't just about forgiveness at Calvary, it's about restoration beyond it. We learn that grace doesn't give us permission to continue in sin, but rather empowers us to be transformed. The imagery of the downcast sheep is particularly striking: when we're spiritually immobilized, unable to help ourselves, only the Shepherd can turn us over and restore us. This message calls us to examine whether we're living as spiritual immigrants in God's kingdom with the loyalty of Uriah, or whether we've become complacent consumers who take from the vulnerable while neglecting our true calling to bring hope and relief to a hurting world.

Chapters

Chapter 1: The Pursuing Nature of Our Savior 0:00 - 5:00

We explore the ongoing, never-ending work of our Savior who pursues us beyond Calvary, balancing grace and obedience to God's commandments.

Chapter 2: David's Fall: A King's Moral Failure 5:00 - 15:00

We examine King David's story, from his humble beginnings to his great success, and ultimately his devastating fall into sin with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah.

Chapter 3: God Sends Nathan: The Ministry of Restoration 15:00 - 25:00

We learn how God sent the prophet Nathan to confront David's sin, demonstrating God's pursuit of the brokenhearted and calling us to be Nathans who bring relief to the hurting.

Chapter 4: Downcast but Not Abandoned: The Shepherd's Rescue 25:00 - 35:00

We discover that when we are spiritually downcast and immobilised by sin, we cannot save ourselves or each other—only the Shepherd can rescue and restore us.

Chapter 5: Beyond Calvary: Grace, Law, and the Coming King 35:00 - 45:00

We learn that Calvary offers forgiveness, but God's purpose extends beyond Calvary to our complete transformation, balancing grace with obedience to God's law as we await the returning King.