Lectionary Preaching Workbook
Here is the story of a tragedy of a great man's downfall, of
one who committed two crimes both worthy of death. And can it be
that one who killed a giant in the strength of the Lord, who by
his playing stilled the nerves of a mentally ill king, one who
was anointed king by God's prophet, one who could write, "The
Lord is my shepherd," one who could offer a most beautiful
prayer? David had reached a plateau of success, power and wealth.
He lived a life of luxury and leisure in his Jerusalem palace. He
