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Speaker 1: David's Kindness towards Saul. Previously, we learned about David's escape

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Speaker 1: that lives in love and mercy. In that moment, David

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Speaker 1: learn from David's example of mercy. Help us also to

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Speaker 1: May we have a heart of compassion for even our enemies.

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Speaker 1: As Jesus told us, we know that you have had

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Speaker 1: immeasurable compassion and mercy on us. Thank you for your

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Speaker 1: love that went to the cross to die, and that

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Speaker 1: you lived to be our savior and Lord. In your name,

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Speaker 1: we pray Amen. Thank you for listening to today's Bible

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