There is a story folded into the narrative of 2 Samuel that’s easy to miss on a quick read. It is also tempting to ignore as it contains a number of rather troubling elements. But it tells of a time when king David began to act more like the kings of the ancient Near East … Continue reading Rizpah: The (Not So) Silent Prophet
Injustice
Isaiah, Injustice, and Unanswered Prayers
My normal practice each summer is to live within only one book of the Bible. For a few years, I read and re-read the book of Judges from May to August. Then it was the Psalms. Then it was the Book of the Twelve. I find that an extended study of one particular book helps … Continue reading Isaiah, Injustice, and Unanswered Prayers