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 thirty years old when he began to reign … he reigned over Judah seven years and six months … he reigned over all Israel and Judah for thirty-three years” (2 Samuel 5:4-5, NLT).
d. His great Psalms revealed his early character.
2. Twice David refused to kill Saul. “The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the Lord’s anointed” (1 Samuel 24:6; 26:11).
B. DAVID KING OVER ONE TRIBE
1. Sought God’s direction. “David asked the Lord about becoming king, ‘Should I move back’ … ‘Yes,’ the Lord replied” (2 Samuel 2:1).
2. David obeyed. “David and his wives … his men and families all moved” (2 Samuel 2:2).
3. Public recognized David as king. “Then the men of Judah … anointed him” (2:4).
4. The northern tribes continued in rebellion:
a. Saul’s son Ishbosheth became king.
b. War. “Beginning of a long war between … loyal to Saul … loyal to David” (3:1).
c. Ishbosheth murdered (4:5-12).
C. DAVID KING OVER ALL ISRAEL: 2 SAMUEL 5
1. Recognition of Hebrew heritage. “All the tribes … came to David … saying, ‘we are your own flesh and blood’” (2 Samuel 5:1, NLT).
2. Recognition of David’s loyalty and God’s choice:
a. “In times past … you were the one … you led Israel” (2 Samuel 5:2).
b. “The Lord said, ‘You shall shepherd My people … be ruler over Israel’” (v. 2).
c. They anointed David king over Israel” (v. 3).
3. David establishes new capital in Jerusalem:
a. Jerusalem inhabitants mocked David. “Even the blind and the lame will keep you out ... cannot come in” (v. 6).
b. Joab climbed up the wall into the pool of Siloam (1 Chronicles 11:4-9).
D. HOW TO ENTER A NEW POSITION
1. Know God has chosen and appointed you (1 Samuel 16:1-3).
2. Make sure God is leading you. “The Lord said … ‘I have rejected (Saul) … I have provided a king’” (1 Samuel 16:1).
3. Be careful not to run ahead of God’s timing. “David came by night … Saul lay sleeping.” “The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand” (1 Samuel 26:9-11).
4. Seek God’s guidance to move into the office. “David inquired of the Lord, ‘shall I go up’” (2 Samuel 2:1).
5. Get support and approval of followers. “David … two wives ... the men who were with him … with household” (2 Samuel 2:2-3).
6. Pray for those not chosen. David prayed about Saul and Jonathan (2 Samuel 1:17-27).
7. Identify with those you will lead. “We are your own flesh and blood” (5:1, NLT).
8. Find a permanent home for ministry. “David took the stronghold of Zion (Jerusalem) … dwelt in the stronghold” (2 Samuel 5:7, 9, NKJV).
9. Be ready to defend. “Philistines heard … David king … they mobilized” (2 Samuel 5:17).
10. Put God in the center. “They brought the Ark of the Lord out sat it … inside the special tent David prepared” (2 Samuel 6:17, NLT).
If you have never really accepted Jesus as your personal Savior, would you do it right now? Do not delay or put it off. If you would like to receive Christ by faith, pray this simple prayer in your heart:
Dear Lord, I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died for my sins on the cross, and rose again the third day. I repent of my sins. By faith I receive the Lord Jesus as my Savior. You promised to save me, and I believe You, because You are God and cannot lie. I believe right now that the Lord Jesus is my personal Savior, and that all my sins are forgiven through His precious blood. I thank You, dear Lord, for saving me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
If you prayed that prayer, God heard you and saved you. I personally want to welcome you to the family of God and rejoice with you.
Dr. Towns’ email is eltowns@liberty.edu.
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