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Mephibosheth: Child of the Father

Mephibosheth: Child of the Father
Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem and ate continually at the king's table, despite his lameness.  2 Samuel 9:13 The friendship between David and Jonathan is well known, both for its strength as well as its unlikeliness. Jonathan was King Saul’s son, and heir to his throne. But God had given that mantle to David instead. When…
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Jonathan, a supporting character

Jonathan, a supporting character
 And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you. Even my father Saul knows this.” The two of them made a covenant before…
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Blind Spots

Blind Spots
"As the Lord lives, the man who has done this deserves to die, and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.” Nathan said to David, “You are the man!"  2 Samuel 12:5-7 David was a man after God’s own heart. He knew God’s character, understood His law, and worshipped…
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David and Bathsheba: a sin against God alone?

David and Bathsheba: a sin against God alone?
Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight. Psalm 51:4 Confronted by Nathan, David repents of his adultery with Bathsheba. He cries out admitting his sin against God - and God only. But what about Bathsheba and her husband Uriah? This bothers me. I understand that in perspective,…
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