The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 120: David Mourns Saul (2024)
Apr 29, 2024
Exploring the themes of temple, worship, kingdom, and the Messiah in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. David as a prototype for the Messiah, showing his response to Saul's death. Detailed genealogies and king successions. Embracing freedom in Christ to move forward from the past.
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God's Unseen Presence
- Even though God isn't explicitly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1, He is central.
- The stories of the listed names gain meaning from God's involvement.
Moving Forward
- Do not allow your enemies or your past to hold you captive.
- Ask for God's grace to move forward from pain and sorrow.
David's Mourning
- David mourned Saul and Jonathan, but refused to be held captive by Saul's negativity.
- He honored Saul in song and sought justice for his death.