Sin rarely remains as small or as hidden as we imagine. David’s story begins with a moment of carelessness and unfolds into adultery, deception, and murder. As Israel’s king, he uses his authority to satisfy his desires and conceal his wrongdoing, drawing others into the consequences of his sin. For a time, his efforts appear successful. But what David hides from others is fully visible to the Lord. God sees his sin, declares it evil, and sends his prophet to expose it. The confrontation reveals both the seriousness of David’s rebellion and the astonishing grace of the God against whom he has sinned. Though David is forgiven, the consequences of his actions bring grief and death into his household. His story calls us to recognize sin for what it is, hate what God hates, and seek the mercy of the God who sees us.
Josiah has served the Oakridge Bible Chapel family as one of its elders and one of its pastoral staff members since September 2018, before which he ministered as an associate pastor to a local congregation in the Canadian prairies. Josiah's desire is to be used by God to help equip the church for ministry, both while gathered (edification) and while scattered (evangelization). He is married to Patricia, and together they have five children—Jonah, Henry, Nathaniel, Josephine, and Benjamin.
