Over the past weeks, you have been asked to allow the Bible stories of Jonah and Zacchaeus to serve as a mirror into your own soul. The invitation is to reflect, repent, and reconcile. We continue our Lenten Series, Stumbling Through Lent, with a look at David, considered Israel’s greatest king. David’s rise to power is accredited to God’s selection of him as a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). Such a title would lead readers to think that David was a perfect reflection of the Holy God. However, David is far from perfect. Included in the book of 2 Samuel is a story of David’s colossal moral failure and humbling response to God’s rebuke. In a moment of weakness, David forgets his purpose and dependence on God for renewal and instead uses his power selfishly. 

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In preparation for this

Sunday, 2 Samuel chapters

11-12, and Psalm 51.