David and Bathsheba

 

On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Cole Tuck continued his series "A Man After God’s Own Heart" with a sermon titled "David and Bathsheba." Bathsheba, whose name means "daughter of the oath," was the wife of Uriah the Hittite and later became the wife of King David, as depicted in the Hebrew Bible. She was also the mother of Solomon, who succeeded David as king, granting her the title of Gebirah, or queen mother. Bathsheba is most famously known for the biblical narrative where King David, upon seeing her bathing, succumbs to lust and summons her. Tuck's sermon likely delved into the complexities of this narrative, exploring themes of temptation, moral failing, and the consequences of sinful actions. Through this story, Tuck may have aimed to impart lessons on the importance of integrity, accountability, and seeking forgiveness in one's journey towards being a person after God's heart.