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The songs from which our texts are drawn for this lesson are reflective of deliverance and righteousness, as David poetically revisited his life.
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June 13 | House of David Shaken
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Just when the house of David had reached its zenith, the situation was about to implode. In the spring, when kings go back to battle, David stayed home . . .
June 6 | House of David Established
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The Jerusalem temple was just one part of God establishing his kingdom. The temple would not last forever, but what God was establishing through David’s family would be eternal.
May 30 | City of David Founded
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David’s reign would be centralized in Jerusalem and the presence of God would be located there as in no other city.
May 23 | Kingly Character: Mercy and Humility
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Even though Saul had compromised his kingship, David still had respect for the office.
May 16 | Kingly Character: Courage and Heart
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David vs. Goliath is more than a story about the underdog winning.
May 9 | A Kingship of Disobedience
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While Saul ruled Israel for 40 years and had many military successes, his reign was checkered with disobedience and neuroses.
May 2 | A Cry for Kingship
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The Israelite elders said they wanted a king so they could be “like all the other nations.” But they really wanted Yahweh not to be their king anymore.
Apr 25 | A New Way of Life
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Christians are clearly called to follow the Lord in the cruciform life. Today’s lesson—the third clear prediction of the cross followed by the request of James and John for chief seats—underlines this.