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2 Samuel 16-21 contemplations
2 Samuel 16-21 contemplations
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*Contemplation*
Those curses could never harm David, but for him they were like medicine he took readily
and with thanks, to gain the divine mercies
Fr Tadros Malaty
*Personal Question*
Do you think experiencing punishment from God is beneficial to you?
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+ Tuesday: 2 Samuel 17
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*Contemplation*
God sends with the temptation, an opening; In every age, there were those opposing the truth,
together with those set by God to destroy their opposition, or turn it to edification. When He
set Pharaoh as a tyrant, He sent Moses as a strong leader. And when the devil set Ahithophel,
God sent Hoshai. And When the antichrist comes at the end of time, God will send two
prophets to destroy his deceptions.
Fr Tadros Malaty
*Personal Question*
Do you believe God is fair to allow temptation in our lives?
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+Wednesday: 2 Samuel 18
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*Contemplation*
If this is how the human father feels toward his rebellious son, and the Bishop or the Priest
toward one of their congregation; how would our heavenly Father the Lord Jesus Christ, feel
toward the sinners?! He seeks us all, and with compassion, he waits for a sign from us, to
receive our life, and to dwell and find comfort in our hearts.
Fr Tadros Malaty
*Personal Question*
How can we understand the magnitude of God’s love for us?
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+ Thursday: 2 Samuel 19 +
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*Contemplation*
David was a symbol of the Lord Christ, who came to our world through a manger, with no
doors or bolts; open before all to enter and talk to him; And as we hear His voice, we count
His coming to our inner Jerusalem, better than any blessing or gain, we may get! His
dwelling in us, is incomparable to any blessing, whatever its value is! Our Christ dwells in
our hearts, to fulfill all our needs.
Fr Tadros Malaty
*Personal Question*
How lucky do you think you are to be able to be close to our Almighty and Heavenly God?
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+ Friday: 2 Samuel 20 +
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*Contemplation*
Feeling of self fulfillment, and of not needing God, destroys all possibilities of man, to
become wretched and miserable.
Fr Tadros Malaty
*Personal Question*
Why is Pride one of the worst sins to commit?
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+ Saturday: 2 Samuel 21 +
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*Contemplation*
Unfortunately, we do not hasten to resort to the Lord; but linger, until we are out of our
tricks, wisdom, and power, and still have no solution; only then, we resort to God, our Father
who cares for us. How hard are our hearts! We forget God during our joy; and even during
our affliction, until we grow faint.
Fr Tadros Malaty
*Personal Question*
How common is it that we forget to ask God for His help and hand when we are in trouble,
and instead rely on ourselves first?
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+ *Sunday Reflection* +
Catch up on missed readings from the week, and reflect on what you read this week.
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