Adam, David, and Jesus
Cycle BAdventWeek 4
by Bishop Robert BarronDecember 21, 2014
Details
Adam had a kingly mission. However, he became a bad king. David was meant to restore kingship to its proper form. However, he failed too. But Christ, the Lord, is the King who sets everything aright and restores creation. His kingdom rivals all others.
Mass Readings
Reading 1 - 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Psalm - Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27-29
Reading 2 - Romans 16:25-27
Gospel - Luke 1:26-38
Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
504, 529, 593, 677, 680, 763, 781, 853, 863, 908, 1042, 1060, 1197, 1604, 1720, 1951, 2105
Liturgical Readings
Cycle B - Advent - Week 4
Scriptures
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 2 Samuel 7:8-12, 2 Samuel 7:14, 2 Samuel 7:16, Psalm 89:2-5, Psalm 89:27-29, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38
Seasons
Advent
Topics
Salvation, Covenant, Original Sin, Kingdom of God, Advent, Creation, Catholic Church, Sin, God, Evil