This past week we began our study on the life of David. For now, we will plan to use the following schedule:
Week 2: The calling of a king;
Week 3: David & Goliath;
Week 4: David the warrior;
Week 5: David's relationship with Jonathan;
Week 6: David & Bath Sheba;
Week 7: David's repentance;
Week 8: David the Psalmist;
Week 9: David's children;
Week 10: David's legacy (part 1);
Week 11: David's legacy (part 2);
Week 12: Summary/review
3 comments:
In reading up for next week, and thinking about last, I started wondering if Israel's desire for a king isn't part of original sin. We all have a tendency to idolize people and desire to be led. In politics, we focus on the presidency rather than Congress or state legislatures. As Presbyterians we defer more often to the pastor (the teaching elder) rather than the session (the ruling elders). As Christians we are always looking for the next big thinker (ie author or pastor) rather than the community of believers that make the most difference for Christ. Anyone willing to fess up to some of their kings/idols? I'll go first: C.S. Lewis. I don't mean to disparage him in this. The fault is not his. But I've treated him far too often like a king and I've come close to worshipping him rather than the God he praises.
The need for leadership is seen in all aspects of life. Some people naturally lead while others prefer to follow. I agree that the idolization of leaders is a part of original sin, but I think the desire to be led is an aspect of personality differences. If everyone was a leader, no one would follow, and little would be accomplished. Similarly, if everyone followed instead of leading, failure would be inevitable. Again, it is a matter of where we focus our worship and hopefully the leader points us to what is good, pure, and holy.
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