David and Goliath - The Showdown: Explanatory Notes on 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Preparing for the Second Sunday of Easter: One Day before Sunday (Year C)

Scripture

Psalm 150; 1 Samuel 17:32-51; Luke 24:36-40

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Prayer

Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer)

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Reflection

1 Samuel 17:32-51

In 1 Samuel 17:33–51, the narrative builds to the climactic moment of David’s victory over Goliath.