Sometimes you hear of a falling out in a family, or a church. And when you hear what it’s about, you’re left thinking: ‘Wow – is that really what they’ve fallen out over?’ Often, however, the ‘issue’ isn’t really the issue. Often there have been tensions for a long time, and one side is just looking for an issue to […]

In David’s final action that we’re going to look at this week, he’s a better picture of Jesus. Because he rewards someone who hadn’t been ashamed of him the first time round. That is Barzillai, in verses 31-40. You might remember Barzillai and his ministry of refreshment at the end of chapter 17. Now he’s rewarded for it. What an […]

Next we have Ziba. And it’s definitely not the case that David pardons him. Having heard Ziba’s side of the story back in chapter 16, we now hear Mephibosheth’s. And Mephibosheth’s very appearance testifies to the fact that he’s telling the truth. He has not taken care of his feet or trimmed his beard or washed his clothes all the […]