2 Samuel 3:26-39 In the Grip of Revenge
In the Grip of Revenge
The book of Judges in the Bible has always struck me as one of the most crazy and difficult to interpret. I just finished it this morning in my reading through the Bible in this new year, and once again I was struck by the terrible accounts of brutality in the closing chapters. It is…
This week, I am preaching in the lament of David over the fallen King Saul and his son, Jonathan. David and Jonathan were best friends! They were brought together at a tough time in the history of their nation. David was a young shepherd taking care of his father’s flocks, while Jonathan was the crown…
I like to give a recap of my reading for the year. I keep a document that I update with books I finish, and it is fun to go back through the list at the end of every year and be reminded of where I have been. This exercise may be only for my benefit,…