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Speaker 1: We'll hear what happens the next time. In God's word.

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Speaker 1: Dear God, thank you for your word. Thank you for

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Speaker 1: the story of David's life that ultimately points us to

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Speaker 1: the greater David, the good Shepherd, who is the Lord

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Speaker 1: is in the name of Jesus that we pray. Amen.

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