David's secret affair with Bathsheba led to a downward spiral of moral failure, family strife, and consequences of sin, ultimately affecting his children and relationships. Chuck Swindahl explores the importance of parental accountability, forgiveness, and redemption in the face of such failures, using the story of Absalom and David as a cautionary tale. [... more]

David's life unravels after his sin with Bathsheba, despite God's forgiveness, as he faces marital infidelity, loss of a newborn baby, and sibling hatred, illustrating the principle that we reap what we sow, even under God's grace. [... more]

David's hidden sins unleashed a whirlwind of tragedy that swept through his entire family, demonstrating the devastating consequences of sin, even after forgiveness, and the importance of understanding the principle of sowing and reaping. [... more]

The story of Israel's history and God's relentless love for His people, from the time of King Solomon to the present day, serves as a reminder of the importance of repentance and forgiveness. God's desire is to lead His people to a place of restoration, and He has made a new covenant with them, offering forgiveness and a new relationship. The gospel of Jesus Christ is slowly making headway among Jews around the world, and many theologians believe in a revival that's coming in the near future. [... more]

Alastair Begg walks listeners through Jesus' parable of the nobleman and the ten servants, exploring the significance of life, faithfulness, and unfaithfulness in the context of waiting for the kingdom of God. He emphasizes the importance of living with significance, fulfilling one's task, and making proper application of biblical teachings in light of the controls around us. [... more]

God's kindness leads us to repentance, and our financial lives are no exception. We must bring our financial sins before the Lord in repentance, and he is faithful to forgive and ready to refresh our hearts with his grace. As stewards of God's resources, we must remember that everything belongs to God, and we are not owners but stewards of what he has entrusted to us. [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie emphasizes the importance of leaving and cleaving in a marriage, as taught in the Bible, and discusses the consequences of divorce, including irreconcilable differences and unfaithfulness. He also highlights the need for forgiveness and the importance of prioritizing one's relationship with God. [... more]

As Christians in a non-Christian culture, we are called to take a stand and choose to serve the Lord, rather than false gods and idols that can detour our commitment to God. Financial security, government provision, power, personal status, and personal autonomy can be false gods that lead us astray. True strength comes from trusting in God, and following biblical principles in our financial choices can bring a closer walk with Christ, peace, and spiritual growth. [... more]

David the psalmist reflects on the meaning of Psalm 23, emphasizing God's goodness and mercy that follow him all the days of his life. He describes the relationship between a shepherd and his sheep, highlighting the importance of faithfulness and God's presence and protection. David also explores the themes of sin and redemption, illustrating how a good shepherd can deal with contamination and guilt, leading to a clean conscience and overflowing joy. [... more]

Jesus teaches that lust begins in the heart and can lead to damaging consequences, including spiritual, physical, emotional, relational, and testimonial damage. He advises building bridges of affection with one's mate and burning bridges of temptation, and emphasizes the importance of accountability and making a covenant with one's eyes. [... more]

The Bible teaches that lust and adultery are significant problems that have been present for thousands of years, affecting even the most well-intentioned individuals. Jesus emphasizes that lust begins in the heart and can lead to devastating consequences, including isolation, frustration, and depression. Understanding God's design for marriage and sexuality is crucial in navigating these complex issues and living a life of moral integrity. [... more]

Jesus teaches about faithfulness and the perils of a lack of faithfulness through a parable about a nobleman who entrusts his servants with a mina, representing the gospel, and rewards those who are faithful in using it, while condemning those who are not. [... more]

Marriage is a romance in which both the hero and the heroine die together, and a new person comes into being, becoming one flesh. God desires that marriage be a permanent union, and the only reason Jesus allowed divorce was for immorality. A marriage may be broken by the continual marital unfaithfulness of one of the partners, but reconciliation and forgiveness are called for. [... more]

Adultery is a sin that can damage relationships, families, and communities, but it is forgivable and fixable through humility, trust in the Lord, and commitment to one another. The seventh commandment, 'You shall not commit adultery,' is tied to the first commandment, 'You shall have no other gods before me,' and purity begins with loyalty to God. [... more]

God's plan for marriage includes the intention that we remain faithfully with our mate for our lifetime. Adultery is a sin that chokes out relational life, devastates families, and is a major problem in society. It's not just an act, but an attitude that begins in the heart, often through the gateway of the eyes. [... more]