Terraforma Church

As he nears the end of his story, King David reflects on his legacy and acts to prepare the next generation for success. We encounter in this story an invitation to finish well.

Is Joab the king's most faithful friend, or is Joab out for himself? What can we learn about leadership from the king's decisions? How does our willingness to collide with those around us create unity? Is a good nickname for Joab "Stabby McStabberson?"

How did David break the cycle of shame? Is mercy or justice more important for a leader? What is the genius behind David's command structure, and why did that save his kingdom? Plus, Doug breaks down the battle from the perspective of a military strategist. Is ambition healthy or harmful?

David's failure has been writing the script for his future, but not anymore. Even as David's son Absalom tries to usurp his father's throne, David rises up and starts acting like a king again. This is the power of transforming grace.

Is chaos a ladder? How do you interrupt the cycle of shame? Is King David like John Snow? Where is the King's justice after the crimes committed against Tamar? A caution for men - don't fall into the trap of pursuing professional success at the expense of your family.

The consequences of David's crime against Bathsheba continue to pile up. David is an exemplary statesman, an accomplished warrior, and a talented artist - but he fails in his most important role - that of a father. David's household implodes because shame is now writing David's story.

Should we be concerned with our culture's obsession with pornography? What happens when the one entrusted to be the protector acts like a predator? Is the Bachelor just trash TV, or is it more sinister? Should David's crime against Bathsheba be considered a sexual assault? Do the consequences of our sin remain even after we have been forgiven?

David has been chosen by God to serve as a shepherd for the people of Israel, but in a surprising lapse of integrity, David plays the part of a predator. This story shows that even people of heroic faith can fall in failure.

God makes a dramatic covenant with David, and then the concept of covenant faithfulness is illustrated in a unforgettable story of grace and unexpected love involving David and a young man named Mephibosheth.