Tuesday, November 20, 2012

the oracle of David


anointed to lead
to speak to the people
a king, almost a priest
appointed to bear witness

the oracle of David
silenced at his death
yet still speaking God’s words
flowing from his mouth



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November 20, 2012
2 Samuel 23:1-2
2 Samuel 23:1-7
“The Last Words of David”
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 19, 2012 to November 25, 2012
“Remembrance and Anticipation”
by Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki
for November 19, 2012,
read November 19, 2012;
reread November 20, 2012


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