The Lectionary Lab PREMIUM Edition for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

July 7, 2024

Thinking the Texts by John Fairless

We are firmly on the David track in the book of Samuel now, and we see David’s rise to power pretty much at its zenith. The text tells us that “David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of hosts, was with him.” Cue the semi-ominous soundtrack, because as sure as shootin’, there’s bound to be some trouble …