Monthly Archives: March 2015

GOD’S AMAZING GRACE – The Law of Moses clearly stated that anyone guilty of murder or adultery be condemned to die. David had just committed both of these horrible crimes with Bathsheba and against her husband, so he now felt … Continue reading →

SAY IT ISN’T SO – David was not content in keeping the personal lessons he learned during this whole tragic episode a secret; he wanted everyone to know what he went through and how immorality can so quickly destroy you; … Continue reading →

THE GALLOWS OF GUILT – Having to deal with Ahithophel’s treachery brings back memories of one of David’s saddest moments, his murderous and adulterous affair with Ahithophel’s granddaughter Bathsheba. Neither Saul’s constant pursuit nor Absalom’s traitorous rebellion brought him as … Continue reading →

COULD THIS BE ME – Alexander of Aphrodisius, the Greek philosopher and commentator on the writings of Aristotle once stated, “There are three causes that prevent men from discovering the exact truth: first, arrogance and vainglory (conceit); second, the subtlety, … Continue reading →

INTELLIGENT DESIGN THEORY IS NOT NEW – If you think the big bang theory as the prevailing cosmological model for the birth of the universe, stars and planets began in 1927, or the theory of evolution developed after the first … Continue reading →

EXCHANGE RESENTMENT FOR CONTENTMENT – David learned a lot by letting his anger and vexation go before they took root in his heart. He knew that a calm mind does more good in ten minutes than a raging mind does … Continue reading →

RESIST RAGE AND RESENTMENT – Even though David tried to be understanding, Ahithophel’s wicked deed was not easy to put out of his mind; it burned like a hot iron in David’s soul and he knew that if he left … Continue reading →

BRUISES CAUSED BY BETRAYAL –  One of David’s boyhood friends was Ahithophel the Gilonite; the grandfather of Bathsheba. David trusted him as one of his closest advisers. Perhaps as retribution for David’s tryst with his granddaughter Bathsheba, and to keep … Continue reading →

BEING REAL MEANS ACCEPTING REALITY – From the time David killed Goliath he became the object of contempt as well as celebration. There were those who rejoiced over his victories, and those who regretted his valor. He found himself running … Continue reading →

PRETENDING CAN BE YOUR ENDING – While trying to get out of the situation he found himself in by acting like a mad man in the court of King Achish, David learned more about how lying in jest just to … Continue reading →