Unchecked Power

Now the saga of David takes a dark turn, as the storyteller of 2 Samuel recounts the encounter of David with Bathsheba and the actions which follow.  from this moment on, his life is on a trajectory of decline, tragedy, and loss. What are we to do with such disturbing passages in scripture, what Phyllis Trible calls "texts of terror"? Listen as Pastor Nancy explores the history of interpreting this story and offers some ways for the church to be in solidarity with those who have been victimized by abuses of power today. Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17