In pride, David calls for a census, which brings God’s judgment and great suffering.  But the final outcome is that David gains and dedicated the hill that we now call the Temple Mount.

David’s struggle is between his love for his son and his faithfulness to God and His people.  In the end, he chooses God.

This is all about who Jesus is, Son of God, Son of man, the hope of all mankind

God’s love required Him to be up close and personal.  It was a power that compelled Him to send Jesus to this world.

Pastor John Doyle teaches on Isaiah 40:3, prophecying the coming of the Messiah.

David is God’s anointed, yet many, even of his supposed allies, are rising against him.  At the same time, we find some unexpected allies.  And then there are those you just can’t figure out whose side they’re on.  When times are hard, that is when God’s people have a chance to shine.

Our faithfulness might move like the waves of the sea, but God’s love endures forever.

The repentant sinner does not make light of his guilt, or take forgiveness for granted.  He seeks restoration from God as one who is not worthy of what he seeks.

The story of David and Bathsheba is the worst we see of David.  But it is only part of the dismal story of David, his wives, and his children.  This week, learning from David’s family collapse, about the importance of a faithful husband and father. 

Where many kings would see a threat, David found an opportunity to show kindness.