The Life and Lessons ofKing David
Who belongs on Mt. Rushmore of faith?
What do we know about David?
Who’s connected to David…
David
JesseObed
Ruth
Saul
MichalBathsheba
Goliath
Jonathan
Samuel
Jesus
What’s on David’s resume…
üVictories in battle – Goliath & PhilistinesüUniting the tribes under one monarchyüRecapturing of the Ark of the Covenant
üEstablishment of Jerusalem as the capital cityüCasting the vision for the Temple
üComposing several psalms
David’s Character…
David
I Sam 13:14
Musician
Poet
Strategist
Worshipper
Faith
Shepherd
Friend
David’s Failures
David
Bathsheba
Uriah
Absalom
Tamar
Amnon
Rizpah
Life and Lessons of David
1. David in Bethlehem2. David serving Saul3. David on the run4. David as King
5. David’s Failures
Life Lessons from Bethlehem
• Experience should develop discernment • Favor will select and hold position
• The importance of having a heart for God• Favor and jealousy are connected
• God’s assignments are connected to your unrealized potential
• Serving must precede leading