Tag Archives: Rape

Reuben’s Sin

Posted on January 17, 2015 by marckinna

We don’t live in a vacuum, and when we make the pursuit of the world more important than our loyalty to God, we must realize there are consequences in our lives.  The story of Reuben teaches us that we sleep … Continue reading →

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The Tragedy of Dinah

Posted on January 13, 2015 by marckinna

When Dinah is raped by Shechem, her brothers and Jacob are ready to take up arms.  This cannot go unpunished, yet their reaction is a testament to misguided vengeance and vigilante-mindset which results in even more tragic outcomes for everyone … Continue reading →

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David’s Sin Finds Him Out

Posted on September 15, 2013 by marckinna

David hears that Bathsheba is pregnant.  What do you think goes through his head?  He has already violated her, and now this news will make her an outcast in her own people.  And if this becomes public, King David will … Continue reading →

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Mourning Bathsheba

Posted on September 14, 2013 by marckinna

The story of David and Bathsheba comes along after several examples in 2Samuel of David specifically doing the right thing.  He gets it right so many times and the people love him.  And then in one moment, he commits the … Continue reading →

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