Forgiveness, the Heart of the Christian Gospel, Proper 6 (C) – 2001
The Old Testament lesson (2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15) reminds us that there are consequences to our actions. King David desires Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, one of his officers. After committing adultery with her, David plots to have Uriah killed in action against the Ammonites. God is displeased and sends the prophet Nathan to confront…





