Holy Crap! Weird s#!t in Scripture (Series)

Welcome to Holy Crap:

blogging through the weird shit in the bible.

So much of scripture is odd to me. Like that time David (as in, King David, the boy who defeated Goliath, the psalmist, the warrior King, the “man after God’s own heart”, the man who impregnated his general’s wife and then had him murdered - yeah, that guy) in 1 Samuel 18:25-27,

“HARVESTED” OVER 200 FORESKINS FROM HIS ENEMIES”

as a dowry for king Saul’s daughter. The king asked for only 100 but David brings back 200. Over-achiever. I mean holy $h!t people! So many questions…

See what I mean? The bible is full of dirty jokes, sex, scandal, and just plain weird shit. However, no matter how funny or concerning or deeply troubling these passages are, there is always more to the story. These vignettes are part of a larger narrative and dream God has for the kingdom and for us, beloved children.

It would be great if we could read along together as we process the wide world of scripture. What I find fascinating is that the world of the bible opens up if we but scratch beneath the surface of the seemingly odd sayings and events contained in God’s holy Word. I believe that the Holy Spirit is alive and speaking to us through these words and yes, even through the kinky or gross parts. A message awaits. (Spoiler alert) What we may just discover beauty through God’s plan of redemption for the world and us; we may just discover our own belovedness; and I hope to find that 2 Timothy 3:16-17 was NOT a load of bull:

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.

I pray that we are transformed in our informing and see glimpses of God in the odd.

See you next week with Genesis 6:1-4 (if you want to read ahead.)