11 - 17 August 2024
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11 - 17 August 2024
Reaping the whirlwind
2 Samuel 18:5-9,15,31-33David commands his military generals to deal gently with his warring son, Absalom. When Absalom’s forces are defeated, David’s favourite child, riding on a mule, gets his famously abundant hair caught up in a tree. Found hanging there helplessly, the generals go against David’s request and take their opportunity to wreak vengeance by killing him. They expect David to be delighted by his victory in battle; instead, David is devastated by the death of his still-beloved son.
Today’s reading shows the playing out of a number of David’s choices earlier in his reign. He is at war with his own son having lost first the respect and then control of his family and the kingdom. We will be exploring facing consequences of our previous actions and how we might move to bring God’s grace to bear.
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Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 14 Year B
2 Samuel 18:5-9,15,31-33
Psalm 130
Ephesians 4.25-5.2
John 6.35,45-51
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- Proper 14 focused on 2 Samuel 18:5-9,15,31-33 (2024)
- Proper 14 focused on John 6.35,41-51 (2021)
- Proper 14 focused on Ephesians 4.25-5.2 (2018)
- Proper 14 focused on John 6.35, 41-51 (2015)
- Proper 14 focused on John 6.35, 41-51 (2012)
- Proper 14 focused on John 6.35, 41-51 (2009)
- Proper 14 focused on Ephesians 4.25-5.2 (2006)
- Proper 14 focused on John 6.35, 41-51 (2003)