by Christian Education | Dec 12, 2021 | David Administers Justice and Kindness
Sunday, December 12 Third Sunday of Advent David Shows Kindness to Saul’s Descendant 2 Samuel 9:1-7, 9-12 David said to him, “Do not be afraid, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father...
by Christian Education | Dec 11, 2021 | David Administers Justice and Kindness
Saturday, December 11 The King Rejoices in God Psalm 21 You bestow on him blessings forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence. Psalm 21:6 NRSV Those who know that everything they have was made possible by God live with a spirit of thanksgiving...
by Christian Education | Dec 10, 2021 | David Administers Justice and Kindness
Friday, December 10 David Made King over All Israel 2 Samuel 3:1-5; 5:1-5 “For some time, while Saul was king over us, it was you who led out Israel and brought it in. The LORD said to you: It is you who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you who shall be ruler...
by Christian Education | Dec 9, 2021 | David Administers Justice and Kindness
Thursday, December 9 Mercy from the Son of David Matthew 20:29-34 The crowd sternly ordered them to be quiet; but they shouted even more loudly, “Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David!” Matthew 20:31 NRSV Listening to the crowd may ensure a “place” in the crowd, but...
by Christian Education | Dec 8, 2021 | David Administers Justice and Kindness
Wednesday, December 8 A Cry for Justice Luke 18:1-8 NRSV “And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night?” Luke 18:7a NRSV Those desperate enough will do what it takes to get God’s attention....
by Christian Education | Dec 7, 2021 | David Administers Justice and Kindness
Tuesday, December 7 A Lament from a Just Heart 2 Samuel 1:17-27 O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson, in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. 2 Samuel 1:24 NRSV David could have celebrated the death of Saul, instead he...
