“The Face of David,” by Linda Huber (2011)

The Hebrew Scriptures (our Old Testament) are full of colorful stories. Some of these stories recount the kingship of an Israelite ruler named, “David.” Scripture calls David “a man after God’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14), because he loved and served God. David, however, was no angel. He made many mistakes throughout his life and reign. It’s by studying both the good and bad decisions he made, though, that we can learn a lot about how to serve God faithfully today.

Many people are familiar with the story of “David and Bathsheba” (2 Samuel 11). It recounts David’s decision to have a man named Uriah murdered, after sleeping with his wife, Bathsheba. Many are less familiar, however, with the stories that describe what happens next. What happened in David’s life and reign in the wake of his affair with Bathsheba?...

This Sunday, I will preach the first in a three-week sermon series entitled, “Beyond Bathsheba,” that explores two of these stories. They are filled with wisdom that helps us navigate the grief and healing processes that accompany catastrophic life events. They teach us how to remain faithful, when the world around us seems to be falling apart.

Beyond Bathsheba Sermon Series

1.) Sunday, September 13th: “Pasture to the Palace” (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

2.) Sunday, September 20th: “Grieving Generously” (2 Samuel 16:5-14)

3.) Sunday, September 27th: “Healing Humbly” (2 Samuel 24:18-25)