The Unmentionables of the Bible

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Walter Strickland: We're taking time to discuss some of the theological and ethical challenges raised by the lives of important biblical figures. He says we should not just simply moralize these characters, but really grapple with some challenges that skeptics of scripture might raise.Strickland: Where do the monarchs sit in the kin of scripture and our redemptive narrative in the Bible?

Though the Israelites recalled the monarchy as their “glory days,” even their most noteworthy kings were messy, complicated, and oftentimes disappointing in their actions. So why do we need their stories? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland wrestle with the challenges and significance of the first three monarchs in Israel’s history: Saul, David, and Solomon.