Sermon Tone Analysis
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The Wife of Uriah
Common interpretation: David is tragic hero, victim to temptation
Results: Men get off the hook for their sexual sin, women remain condemened
The Wife of Uriah
Bathsheba is only woman not mentioned by name in Matthew’s Gospel.
Why?
As a refusal to let David’s shortcomings be forgotten, and also to assure Bathsheba her story is not forgotten.
Never Meet Your Heroes
Contrary to popular interpretations, Bathsheba is not the evil seductress in the story: She is victim, and David is the wrongdoer
“When Kings go out to war”= David is not where he ought to be.
David sees Bathsheba Bathing.
Why?
Bathsheba likely purifying herself = contrast her faithfulness to David’s
Not bathing on the roof, probably in a private courtyard
Bathing at night = desire for privacy
David is the one on who all the action rests
David “takes” Bathsheba and “lays with her” = rape imagery, not consensual
Abuse of Power
Repitition of Garden themes
“saw she was beutiful”, “took her”, both stories point to disorientation of appropriate human authority
To cover up his crimes, David has Uriah killed.
All of this points towards David’s self-serving heart and lack of Love for his neighbor and for God.
Nathan’s Parable
Why did Nathan wait until baby was already born?
David likely thought he had gotten off the hook.
This shows that God does not forget.
Read v 11:23-25 c.f. 12:27
Depicts loving relationship between Bathsheba and Uriah
Double Meaning
Condemnation for Sexual Assault
Condemnation for Murder of Uriah
Lack of love blinds us to the pain we cause others.
The Curse Spreads Far
David’s actions have real consequences
His son dies
His other sons emulate his immoral behavior
Only Holy Love
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God does not forget Bathsheba, however
He redeems her by giving her another son, Solomon, or “Jedediah”, “Whom God Loves”
Even for David, despite his horrible actions, there is hope for redemption
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