Rev. Margaret Roe
Abigail's Story
Abigail's Story
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Abigail tells of how she met and married King David David’s wives One: 1 Samuel 25:1b-42 Abigail’s story I had pig of a husband. He may have been a rich man. But everyone knew him to be rude, ill mannered and badly behaved. But women had no choice in marriage those days. Perhaps …
Abishag’s Story
Abishag’s Story
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Abishag tells of how she cared for David in his old age David’s Wives Four: 1 Kings 1:1-4, 2:13-25 Abishag’s Story A summons from the king’s servant. Whatever for? The king was old and frail. He had had many wives. He would not want another at his age. I was young. Everyone said …
Bathsheba's Story
Bathsheba's Story
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Bathsheba tells of the death of her husband and marriage to King David David’s Wives Thrre: 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 12:15-24 Bathsheba’s Story Please try to understand. I loved my first husband. He was a soldier and often away at war. But when you get a summons from the king, you have …
Michal's Story
Michal's Story
by Rev. Margaret Roe
King Saul’s daughter, Michal, tells of her stormy marriage to David David’s Wives Two I Samuel 18:17-29 2 Samuel 3:12-16 2 Samuel 6:12-23 Michal’s Story When David first came to my father’s court I knew I loved him. He was in favour then. I was jealous when my older sister was pr…
The young widow goes to a strange land
The young widow goes to a strange land
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Ruth explains why she returns with Naomi to Bethlehem. Ruth ch1 The young widow goes to a strange land It was an impassioned speech, I don’t know where it came from. I would go with her wherever she went. Stay wherever she did. And I would identify myself with her people, the Jew…
The Bride
The Bride
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Ruth tells of her marriage to Boaz – Ruth ch4 The bride In the cold light of morning my fears came back. I was impatient. What would happen when Boaz met this relative? What was he like? Would he want me? And if he did would I be happy with him? I was more than content for Boaz t…
The kind landowner
The kind landowner
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Ruth reflects on the kindness of Boaz when she goes to glean in his field Ruth ch2 The kind landowner I don’t know why he was so kind. I hadn’t done anything to deserve it. I was a foreigner. A widow. I had no right to be here at all. But he spoke kindly to me. He not only allowe…
Naomi's Plot
Naomi's Plot
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Ruth wonders whether Naomi’s risky plot has worked Ruth ch3 Naomi’s plot It was a risky plan. My reputation was at stake. Not that I had one, as a foreigner. But I could imagine the gossip if it hadn’t worked. If it failed I would have no future in this place that I had committed…
The Surprise Bride
The Surprise Bride
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Leah – Genesis 29:14b-30 Leah recalls her surprise that she is to be married. The surprise bride Let’s face it. I was jealous of my younger sister. She seemed to have everything going for her. She was more attractive than I was, more popular, and in love with this young man Jacob…
The Longed for Child
The Longed for Child
by Rev. Margaret Roe
Rachel tells of her long wait for a child. The longed for child I had to wait so long for the child I had longed and hoped for. Leah seemed to have no problem in conceiving. Like clockwork she produced four fine sons in the first four years of marriage. I remained barren. She glo…
The Family