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May 13, 2024 · An Introduction to Genealogies. Genealogies matter. The biblical narrative is fundamentally a record of events — births, deaths, kings enthroned, kings deposed, covenants made, covenants broken, and so on. The Bible’s genealogies are the backdrop against which these events unfold.
- Bowenian/Intergenerational
- CHAPTER 3: FAMILIES OF ORIGIN AND FAMILIES OF CHOICE
- Saul, David, and Michal
- The Chase Is On, Part II
- CHAPTER 4: AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER? DAVID AND BATHSHEBA
- Contextual
- CHAPTER 5: THE RAPE OF TAMAR: BOUNDARIES ERASED & CIVIL WAR
- A Story of Loss
- CHAPTER 6: THE END OF DAVID’S REIGN
- Contextual
- Narrative
- CHAPTER 7: THE DAVID STORY: A REFLEXIVE DISCUSSION
- Structural
- Narrative
- Larger Implications
- An Example of Further Implications: Pastoral Counseling
Bowenian theory (Kerr & Bowen, 1985) is generally defined through two concepts: differentiation and individuation. Bowen believed that despite these differences, families generally play out the same fundamental patterns in relationships. The process of differentiation occurs along a continuum, in which the individual is aware of their Self, of t...
Introduction Israel is at a crossroads: they have asked the Lord for a king, so they would have a form of government like the nations surrounding them. Saul has been chosen as captain over the “chosen people”. Although he appeared to be a first-rate choice initially according to the text (“[Saul was] a choice young man... and there was none among...
Saul is pleased to learn that Michal and David wan to be married, but his plot of the foreskin dowry fails. Saul then experiences another “evil spirit” visiting him, and hurls another javelin at David’s head, just missing him. David escapes to his new wife Michal, who is keenly aware of her father’s intent towards her husband: “If thou save not t...
But the fragile truce does not last long. Saul learns from some informants that David is hiding out in their home territory. Saul leads another battalion of soldiers into the wilderness, but this time David witnesses their approach. David sends a reconnaissance party out, to send back information on Saul’s position. Together with Abishai, one o...
Introduction David’s ongoing troubles with Saul are no longer an issue: although David is devastated that his father-in-law and best friend have lost their lives on the battlefield, he now has a clearer path to the throne. In the beginning of the second Book of Samuel, David is finally anointed king of Judah, the southern half of Saul’s former kin...
The condemnation of David’s behavior is an attempt to rebalance a component of the macrosystem. It is a forward-thrusting initiative as well. The actions taken by the current generation have a lasting impact on future generations. There is a profound responsibility to one’s posterity, and the Lord reminds David of this fact via Nathan’s rebuke. ...
Introduction As the story of David’s reign progresses, the episode of Tamar’s rape by her half- brother Amnon, David’s eldest son, and long-awaited revenge by Absalom, another of David’s sons, seems strangely out of place. It is inserted directly in the middle of what should be a recounting of the glorious beginning of Israel’s place among the wor...
Not much commentary is necessary here, for the narrative is straightforward. And yet the narrative form of family therapy helps to explicate what has occurred up to this point in the story. Identification of the problem is somewhat difficult, given the breadth and depth of everything that has happened: deception, rape, murder, political intrigue ...
Introduction David’s family has been decimated, and he is in such a profound state of mourning that he is unable to heal and lead a fractured kingdom. It takes a stern lecture from Joab, his general and friend, to make David realize he still has duties and responsibilities to the people of Israel. Ever the political wheeler-dealer, David hammers ...
David’s final request and command to Solomon raises some questions that may reveal some troublesome answers. What is every man due his family? What does a child deserve? What do his parents owe him? How do parent and child evaluate the justice of their quid pro quo? How much gratitude does any child owe his parents? (Nagy & Spark, 1984). Alth...
Once again, the problem facing David is someone emotionally close to him wants to take away his kingdom. Unlike the other coup attempts previously mentioned, David is in no position to fend off Adonijah. The king’s days are numbered, and everyone is aware of it. Members of the royal court even have a concubine attempt to keep David warm, to no a...
David as Character David is often presented as an archetype of virtue. He is spoken of in glowing terms: the unassuming shepherd boy who, an afterthought in his own family, is singled out by the Lord to not only be the greatest king of Israel, and from whose lineage will come the long-awaited Messiah, saving the chosen people. What greater gift c...
The impact of social context in structural theory may need greater emphasis. Throughout the story, it has become abundantly clear that boundaries, a classic ingredient of structural theory, are essential in promoting healthy family functioning. When boundaries are crossed and even obliterated, as in the rape of Tamar, this functioning deteriorat...
Narrative theory may underestimate the ripple effect of the changing of one person’s story, and its influence on the stories of others with whom that person is involved. With the examples we have seen of how the concepts of power and knowledge have the ability to subjugate certain stories in favor of other, more preferred stories, this study of Da...
In such a non-traditional work as this, one cannot state with certainty what larger implications there are or may be. However, one can speculate that the application of systemic ideas to works such as the Bible does present many possibilities. In the beginning of this study, it was noted that the Bible is unique to literature. As the protagonist...
Pastoral counseling offers a unique therapeutic milieu in which to explore client issues and offers opportunities for healing and growth. Therapy from this theoretical stance especially considers a person’s faith tradition and utilizes these experiences as additional resources to help clients address issues that may bring them to therapy. This th...
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Here are some charts for tracing biblical family trees. Genealogy of Jesus: This chart traces the lineage of Jesus, starting with Abraham and ending with Mary and Joseph. Genealogy of Adam to Moses: This chart outlines the lineage of Adam to Moses, including the major figures and events in each generation.
Jul 9, 2021 · Throughout the Bible, we see agrarian settlements and urban communities, extended family tribes and more limited domestic families. But the basic starting point remains the dyadic pair. The two who came from one also return to one, and this pair can and does separate from other pairs without losing its identity.
Dec 3, 2023 · Understanding these family structures can give us insights into the dynamics and values associated with marriage and family in the Bible. Let’s explore some biblical examples of family units and how they reflect the divine design for the family.
- The main types of family structures in the Bible include male-headed, multigenerational households known as “beth-avs,” as well as extended househo...
- The Bible emphasizes the importance of roles within the family, calling husbands to love their wives and wives to submit to their husbands. It also...
- In the Old Testament, we see extended households and clans living in close proximity. In the New Testament, we see smaller household units, often i...
- By studying the biblical teachings on family , we can gain wisdom and insight into building strong and flourishing families. The principles found...
Mar 16, 2024 · The Bible provides a comprehensive guide on how to build and maintain healthy family relationships. From Adam and Eve to the patriarchs and matriarchs of the Old Testament, we see examples of family relationships that were marked by love, unity, and respect.
Where is the concept of family revealed in Scripture? And how is it defined? Is this concept just one of many ways to define the family? Is the Bible giving a definitive word on the family or are we to understand it as an organic concept that changes and progresses with the times?
