Ep. 184: Perceived Personal Power Can Lead to Spiritual Numbness

<p class="p1">SHOW NOTES:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3">In Podcast Episode 184, “Perceived Personal Power Can Lead to Spiritual Numbness,” Kim discusses the dangers of bowing to the idol of personal power. King David had moved from the teenage boy standing up to the bully Goliath only in the power of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies to a king abusing his power in a sexual manner. This week’s study has caused Kim to see the story of David and Bathsheba in a whole new, concerning light. </p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p3">The primary scripture text for this episode is 2 Samuel 11:3-5 with 4 as the focal verse.</p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p3">4 Then David sent messengers to get her; and when she came to the palace, he slept with her. She had just completed the purification rites after having her menstrual period. Then she returned home. </p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p3">ADDITIONAL VERSES, etc.:</p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p3">45 David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 Today the Lord will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head. And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel! (1 Samuel 17:45-46)</p> <p class="p5"><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/'></a></p> <p class="p6">WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:</p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p3">Reflect upon the power differential between King David and Bathsheba. What are some modern-day examples?</p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p3">Additional Resources:</p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p3">“In our members there is a slumbering inclination towards desire which is both sudden and fierce. With irresistible power, desire seizes mastery over the flesh. All at once a secret, smoldering fire is kindled. The flesh burns and is in flames…Joy in God is…extingu