Glen's Reviews > A Tale of three Kings: A Study in Brokenness

Edwards classic on authority in God's kingdom is a poetic representation of David at the beginning and end of his illustrious reign. It delves into the issue of detachment from the thirst of power that cripples humble service for God.

This book is short but written in a way that provokes several pauses to contemplate what is being communicated. It is in narrative form with David and several different interlocutors. The author does take some creative liberties in creating various dialogues but close scrutiny will show that they are faithful to the biblical reporting on David under Saul's reign and during Absalom's rebellion.

There are multiple uses for this book. It has a distinct devotional quality that would enrich your meditation times. Small groups studies centered on the book would be very profitable. Then there is the explicit need for all those in spiritual leadership to contemplate this book's message as a challenge to our inner motives for kingdom service.