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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.
Study
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.
Apr 18 | A New State of Mind
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In answering the religious leaders’ questions about death and taxes, Jesus drew a bead on a new state of mind about those issues.
Apr 11 | A New Way Forward
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All religious practices will assume some form. But if those forms are not somewhat fluid, they will turn into rigid legalism.
Apr 4 | A New Purpose for Life
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The women became the first evangelists. The conflicting emotions of fear and joy propelled them to hurry and run to the disciples to tell them of the angel’s message.