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David's Faithfulness
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. David Found Faithfulness In God's Heart Introduction
Contributed on Jul 24, 2023
A man after my own heart.
INTRODUCTION 1. David the eighth son of Jesse (1 Samuel 16:10-11). Eight – new beginnings. 2. God rejected Saul. “The LORD said … ‘I have rejected him (Saul) … fill your horn with oil … go’” (1 Samuel 16:1). 3. Qualification: “The Lord seeth not as man seeth, man looketh on the outward ...read more
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2. David Faithful As A Young Shepherd Lesson 1
Contributed on Jul 24, 2023
Love the work/ministry God has given you, so the work/ministry becomes you, and you are it.
A. DAVID – FIRST NOTICED: 1 SAMUEL 16:1 1. First noticed by God. “How long will you mourn for Saul … I have provided Myself a king (among the sons of Jesse)” (1 Samuel 16:1). 2. Standard. “I … see not as man sees … outward appearance ... I look at the heart” (16:7). 3. Eighth chosen. “Seven … ...read more
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3. David Faithfully Fights Evil Lesson 2
Contributed on Jul 25, 2023
Using tools of God to complete the victory.
A. DAVID WAS NOT OLD ENOUGH 1. Nine foot Goliath challenged the army of Israel to send warriors to fight them. “If I prevail … you shall be our servants” (1 Samuel 17:9). “All the men of Israel … fled from him … dreadfully afraid” (17:24). 2. When David volunteered, “Eliab, his oldest brother … ...read more
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4. David Faithfully Writing The Psalm To God Lesson 3
Contributed on Jul 25, 2023
David learned the faithfulness of God.
A. DAVID LEARNING THE PSALMS 1. How did young David learned Scriptures? Applied Joshua. “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth … meditate … observe to do all that is written” (Joshua 1:8, NKJV). 2. Could David write? Reading and writing required of kings. “He shall write for ...read more
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5. David Faithful To God's Calling Lesson 4
Contributed on Jul 25, 2023
Don’t be swayed by bad advice from good people. Always be guided by what you know is right.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. Saul led 3,000 men against David (1 Samuel 24:2; 26:2). 2. David a man after God’s heart, did not sin against God. David had two opportunities to kill Saul, but followed God’s highest calling. En Gedi cave and Hachilah. “I would not stretch out my hand against the LORD’S ...read more
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6. David Faithful As A New King Lesson 5
Contributed on Jul 25, 2023
David's great Psalms revealed his early character.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. God anointed David as a teenager to be the future king. a. Saul’s disobedience. “The Lord was sorry He had ever made Saul king” (1 Samuel 15:35). b. Directed by God. “This is the one, anoint him” (1 Samuel 16:12). c. Half of life waited. Anointed at age 15, then, “David was ...read more
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7. David Faithful To Be Restored After Terrible Sin Lesson 6
Contributed on Jul 25, 2023
David's repentance and restoration.
A. WHY DAVID GOT INTO ADULTERY: 2 SAMUEL 11 1. Didn’t fulfill his job. “The times when Kings go to war … David sent Joab … remained at Jerusalem” (2 Samuel 11:1): a. Getting older. b. His past reputation would help victory. c. This battle was smaller than past. 2. Sleeplessness: a. Walk on ...read more
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8. David Faithful Beyond His Physical Life Lesson 7
Contributed on Jul 25, 2023
God's eternal covenant with David.
A. GOD’S ETERNAL COVENANT WITH DAVID: 2 SAMUEL 7:1-29 1. Thinking of building a Temple (house for God). “David sat in his house … but the Ark of God dwells in tent curtains” (2 Samuel 7:1-2). 2. David’s house will be spiritual influence. “When your days are finished … your seed after you … his ...read more