seduction of sin (2 Samuel 11)
Sin can snowball out of control, especially when we try to keep it from being exposed. Nowhere in the Bible is this seduction of sin more obvious than in David’s affair with Bathsheba. When he looks at Bathsheba from his rooftop, David gives himself over to...
Living with a Holy God
David’s first attempt to bring the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem shows what not to do when living with a holy God. In 2 Samuel 6 we see that While David means well, he is lax about keeping the holiness rules. This brings God’s judgment on the...
Discerning God’s Will
The story of David’s flight from Saul offers us another comparison between the two kings. This one involves discerning God’s will. When Saul hears of David’s location, he believes God has set up David for a fall. He sees God’s will at work when...
Practice What You Preach
You may have lots of things you say you believe about God but, when push comes to shove, do you practice what you preach? Saul and David would both say that their God is powerful. But only David was willing to risk his life fighting a giant. In I Samuel 17, we see a...
God Sees Us Differently
King David’s story reminds us that God uses everyday people to do extraordinary things. While he’s a lowly shepherd, he’s a King after God’s own heart. He’s a brave warrior and gifted poet. But he’s also an adulterer, a murderer and...Follow Us
While God forgives sin immediately when repentance is sincere, even forgiven sin has consequences. Sin causes tremendous damage to the world. Only love undoes some of that damage. https://crossingscc.com/the-consequences-of-sin/
Saul abandoned the ark. David brings it to Jerusalem. We face the same question: Do we want God at a distance or do we want to bring him close? And if we want him close, are we properly mindful of his holiness? https://crossingscc.com/living-with-a-holy-god/