Awakening the Evangelical Church to Domestic Abuse
Scripture often describes God as a husband to his chosen people: God is the husband of Israel, the bridegroom of the bride. God perfectly fulfills the obligations of a husband, but the nation of Israel frequently disrespected the good things God had given her. When a wife trashes and desecrates the good things — physical,… Continue reading The unfaithful wife in Ezekiel 16 — applications and misapplications
How does the story of David, Bathsheba, Nathan, Amnon and Absalom apply to women's experience of domestic and sexual violence today? In this video, Rev Dr Helen Paynter talks about this story, illustrating her talk with testimonies from survivors and artworks from various eras. Helen is the Executive Director of the Centre for the Study… Continue reading David and Bathsheba. Toxic masculinity. Is Help Helpful?
