True Manhood – Godheart #15
There is quite a lot of cultural discussion of what manhood really is. David\’s last words outlines the fundamentals that should define a man.
There is quite a lot of cultural discussion of what manhood really is. David\’s last words outlines the fundamentals that should define a man.
2 Samuel 24 encapsulates the entire spectrum of the life of David — sin and weakness, deep faith and love. More importantly than that, this story sums up the Gospel of David\’s descendant and the response of those who wish to reign with him.
What do you do to move on after you face the consequences of your sins? The last days of David give us hope and direction.
We are rightly horrified as we watch David\’s great sin against Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. We would do well to pay careful attention to this story so that we can avoid similar falls ourselves.
Jesus\’ teaching on speech in the Sermon on the Mount tells us at least one absolutely pivotal truth: God really cares about how his people speak.
Jesus\’s last night with his disciples introduced a new life through him.
The book of Hebrews exhorts us to be loyal to Jesus over all because Jesus is better than all.