“Was The Hebrew Monarchy A Good Ideas?” with Dr. Cole Sadler
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost , July 4, 2021
“Was the Hebrew Monarchy a Good Idea?” ,
240 Manor Road East Guest Preacher Dr. Cole Sadler
With The Rev. Dr. John Joseph Mastandrea , the Music of Tom Marcaccini, the Cornerstone Band
Kids @ The Manor/ Youth @ the Manor Allison Marcaccini,
Seniors@ the Manor www.Manorroadunitedchurch.com
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2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 • 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 • Mark 6:1-13
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Today we see the public coronation and anointing of King David, who promptly conquers Jerusalem from the Jebusites in order to establish his reign. Given the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, one must ask whether or not the Hebrew Monarchy, the establishment of Jerusalem, and later the Temple were in-fact good ideas. Where is God in the midst of so many human structures?