2579. David is par excellence the king “after God’s own heart,” the shepherd who prays for his people and prays in their name. His submission to the will of God, his praise, and his repentance, will be a model for the prayer of the people. His prayer, the prayer of God’s Anointed, is a faithful adherence to the divine promise and expresses a loving and joyful trust in God, the only King and Lord.28 In the Psalms David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is the first prophet of Jewish and Christian prayer. the prayer of Christ, the true Messiah and Son of David, will reveal and fulfill the meaning of this prayer.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
158. Why is the Church called the “Bride of Christ”?
305. When is a person obliged to confess mortal sins?
209. What is meant by the term “heaven”?
69. How do the soul and body form a unity in the human being?
33. What are the symbols of faith?
292. What are the fruits of Holy Communion?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible teach about transforming the body?
What is the story behind the miracle of Elisha’s resurrection of the Shunammite’s son in 2 Kings 4?
The power of community: the unity of the Jewish people in Esther (Esther 9:1-5)
The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.
What is the Blood Moon prophecy of Joel 2:30-31 in the Bible?
What can we learn about the theology of suffering from the story of Job described in Job 1:1-22?
