Evers Bible Class - A Gentle Ramble through the Bible

                                 2Sam 10-13, 1 Chr 18-20   David and Bathsheba, Tamar and Amnon  Entitlement and privilege are a deadly combination.   I know...these folks in the Bible are over the top. They are so human! It hits painfully close to home. There are some trigger warnings this week: rape, murder, and infant death. But even in these depths, God shows up. God does not throw us away. Ever.  A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .

                                2Sam 3-9, 1 Chr 11-17   Two Kings. Two Commanders. Something's Gotta Give!  King David and King Ish-Bosheth. Commander Joab and Commander Abner. The struggle that began between Saul and David is about to bear fruit.  David continues to have a heart for the Lord, but cracks are beginning to show. He makes some big mistakes this week.  In our breakout sessions we encounter the concept of hesed --an attribute of God that is so broad and deep that it defies description. We reflect on how that impacts our relationship with God in very practical ways. A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .

                               1Sam 26 - 2Sam 2, 1 Chr 10   David joins the Philistines. Talk about a plot twist!  The Philistines are Israel's arch-enemies. But sure enough, David joins forces with them and even marches to battle with them against Israel.  No. Really? David, as in King David? Yup. We've got a crazy story this week with another tragic ending. This time we say goodbye to Saul, and we'll take some time in our breakout groups to think about how different the two leaders have been. We're to a part of the Bible where the stories are told in more than one book. Sometimes they're copied from one to the other, but often the authors add additional details so it's worthwhile to read both versions. This week's parallel to 2 Samuel 2 is in 1 Chronicles 10.  A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .

                              1 Samuel 20-25   What happens when enemies fall into our grasp?  The answer might surprise you. The power struggle between King Saul and David is life or death. David flees Saul's court and is betrayed. Pressed to breaking point, David faces a tough choice when he catches Saul unawares. Would it be self-defense to kill Saul while he can? Mental illness plays a surprising role this week--leading to David's escape from a Philistine ruler. The ending is not so happy for Nabal, a man whose name literally means "fool."  In the discussion we wrestle with the whole concept of revenge and what that looks like for God's people. A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .

                             1 Samuel 16-19   David fights Goliath, but Saul fights a giant too  Saul fights mental illness. At first it seems like simple arrogance combined with a serious case of Imposter Syndrome, but this week King Saul develops a full-fledged case of paranoia.  David arrives on the scene and quickly becomes a national hero. Saul does not react well at all, as you can imagine.  A free Study Guide is available. A video version of the class is available on YouTube.   More info at EversBibleClass.com .