The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 129: David Commits Adultery (2026)
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May 9, 2026 A dramatic retelling of David's fall into adultery, deceit, and a deadly cover-up. Scenes of battlefield loyalty contrast with palace corruption. Joyful rituals and musical celebration collide with private moral collapse. Reflections on confession, mercy, and how small compromises lead to grave sin.
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David's Victories When He Asked God
- Fr. Mike recounts David's victories when he inquires of God before battle and follows God's directions.
- Examples include Baal-perazim victory and the ambush by the balsam trees where God guided the timing.
Care For Sacred Things And Joyful Worship
- Public worship and proper reverence matter; mishandling sacred things brings consequences.
- David learned to have the Levites carry the Ark correctly, and Michal despised David's exuberant worship.
Small Slopes Lead To Big Falls
- Major sins often begin with small failures like neglecting your daily duty and indulging comfort.
- Fr. Mike traces David's fall: staying in Jerusalem, rising from a siesta, and giving in to comfort before temptation appears.