Where Do We Go From Here?
Sermons On The First Readings
It was a critical time in the life of the people. Their beloved king had died. In spite of all David's shortcomings and failures, he was still popular in the eyes of the people. The royal throne would be passed down to a young son, Solomon. Solomon was the second son of Bathsheba and David. Whenever there is a change in leadership, there is a sense of uncertainty, of not knowing what life will be like in the near future. Will the new leader follow in the steps of the old one? Or will the new leader initiate new programs and focus in new directions?