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

SHOW NOTES:

 

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. 

 

The primary scripture text for this episode is 2 Samuel 11:3-5 with 4 as the focal verse.

 

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. 

 

ADDITIONAL VERSES, etc.:

 

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)

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:

 

Reflect upon the power differential between King David and Bathsheba. What are some modern-day examples?

 

Additional Resources:

 

“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…extinguished in us and we seek all our joy in the creature. At this moment God is quite unreal to us…Satan does not here fill us with hatred of God, but with forgetfulness of God…The lust thus aroused enveloped the mind and will of man in deepest darkness. The powers of clear discrimination and of decision are taken from us…It is here that everything within me rises up against the word of God.” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Creation and Fall: Temptation, Two Biblical Studies, pg. 33) 

 

• Bathsheba’s Story: Surviving Abuse and Loss by Diana R. Garland and David E. Garland
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
• INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
• For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/
• Tim Tebow Foundation Rescue Team - Sign up to be a Human Trafficking Prayer Warrior
• “Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life” by John Townsend and Henry Cloud

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RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:

• “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
• “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
• “Life Application Study Bible”
• “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
• Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
• Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
• “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
• Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. 

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This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.

 

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Reference:

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.

 

Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.

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