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Speaker 1: Through Second Samuel twenty one, I see again and again

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Speaker 1: that when there is drought in my life, the correction

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Speaker 1: thank you, Lord for second chances and for allowing me

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Speaker 1: thank you for making prayer a Priority in your day.

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Speaker 1: To learn more about the Bible, stay tuned for today's story,

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Speaker 1: David writing wrongs. In our last story, we saw the

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Speaker 1: end of Sheba's rebellion. Sheba had spread lies all throughout

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Speaker 1: through the chaos of kingship. Inspired by Second Samuel, Hello,

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Speaker 1: this is Pastor Jack Graham with today's episode of the

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Speaker 1: Bible in a Year. In yesterday's passage, we learned how

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Speaker 1: Sheba's insurrection was quickly snuffed out when the people saw

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Speaker 1: where King David, now advancing in years, continues to rule

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Speaker 1: We'll see the perseverance of a king who continually seeks

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Speaker 1: now to today's scripture. David walked the city streets with

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Speaker 1: He fell before the Lord and listened. He wanted anything

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Speaker 1: we serve you that we fight the good fight of faith,

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