The Bathsheba Scandal

In our Advent series "Grace Required: The Family Tree of Jesus" we will consider David & Bathsheba. The setting is one of the highpoints in the history of Israel, the reigns of King David and his son, Solomon. But the scene is one of dismal failure and shame. Bathsheba is caught in the middle of the struggle. At the beginning of the story, she's laregely the victim. Towards the end of the story, she rises above her circumstances and has a positive influence. She becomes active in redeeming the kingship in Israel for one more generation. Through her dark ordeal, she becomes a light. She probably would not have chosen what happened. But God was at work graciously preserving his people until a better, different King would come. We are not just victims of the evil around us. By God's grace in our lives, He may still do something special with our lives, if we rely on Him and show up when needed.