''The Intercessor"

On King David * * CF LUKE 1:57-80 * 2nd King of Israel Anointed by Prophet Judge Priest Samuel 8th Son Shepherd boy Poet Warrior. 150 Psalms Defeated Goliath Survived Saul. Great Warrior Great and faithful friend Loyalty > Jonathan and Son Meant to build the House of God But assigned to his Heir King Solomon King of Peace Ancestor of Christ Yeschua From the root of David New covenant Promised Kingdom Without end A mighty ruler Law of right and seed Prefiguration of Christ mighty ruler All kind-of family problems Struggled with lust Batxheba mother of Solomon Greatly attacked. Greatly revered By God (A man after God's Heart) By his people... Exemplary model of Greatness Humble hearted in the Lord Repentant. See Urie Bloodguiltiness Murder Adultery * Evening reflection Introduction Today's reading picks up the story from verse 25. John the Baptist is born and Zechariah regains the use of speech. The Holy Spirit allows him to prophesy concerning his son, and he praises God. Ref