2 Samuel 16 | Empire Business

Content Warning: Sexual assault, violencePower, betrayal, and justice collide as David’s reign looks like it’s unraveling, and as he grasps for allies, we see just how far some will go to keep what they believe to be theirs.Join us to explore how systems of power perpetuate cycles of harm — as in the case of Mephibosheth and the women left behind — and how empires shape the people within them (intentionally and unintentionally).And how do the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount offer us an alternative pattern to follow?Timestamps:01:46 Recap of Mephibosheth and Ziba 03:42 David's Encounter with Shimei 04:29 Absalom's Strategy and Betrayal 05:33 Reflections on Justice and Injustice 14:25 The Cycle of Harm and Power 30:29 The Role of Disabled People in Scripture 36:18 Takeaways This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.com/subscribe