Biblical People King David

Biblical People

King David

Introduction:

Why study biblical people?

o Examples of Faith and Obedience

o Human Weakness and God's Strength

o Consequences of Actions

o Lessons in Perseverance and Endurance

o Examples of Repentance and Forgiveness

o God's Providence and Faithfulness

o Role Models for Virtues and Values

· David is our subject tonight, what can we learn from him?

o Faith and Trust in God

§ Despite facing numerous challenges, he consistently sought God’s guidance, relied on His strength, and trusted in His promises.

o Leadership and Character Development

§ David's journey from being a shepherd boy to becoming a king provides valuable insights into leadership and character development.

o Overcoming Adversity and Challenges

§ David faced numerous challenges and setbacks throughout his life, including opposition from enemies, personal failures, and family conflicts. However, he consistently turned to God for strength, guidance, and redemption.

o Messianic Significance

§ The promise of an eternal reign and the reference to Jesus as the "Son of David" highlight the Messianic significance of David's life.

God rejects Saul

a. Samuel to appoint a new King.

i. This is done in secret.

ii. Samuel picks the cream of the crop.

iii. But God says no.

iv. 1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT) — 7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

1 Samuel 16:7 NLT

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

v. David was a shepherd.

vi. Samuel anoints him king.

1. Age 15 or 16

vii. It would not be another 15 years until he takes the throne.

viii. David was king for 33 years.

David and Goliath

a. David’s first challenge

i. 1 Samuel 17:3 (NLT) — 3 So the Philistines and Israelites faced each other on opposite hills, with the valley between them.

1 Samuel 17:3 NLT

So the Philistines and Israelites faced each other on opposite hills, with the valley between them.

ii. 1 Samuel 17:4 (NLT) — 4 Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall!

1 Samuel 17:4 NLT

Then Goliath, a Philistine champion from Gath, came out of the Philistine ranks to face the forces of Israel. He was over nine feet tall!

iii. This had Israel shaking in their boots.

iv. You know the story.

David's reliance on God's strength and his unwavering faith.

i. While others faltered David trusted the Lord.

ii. 1 Samuel 17:45–47 (NLT) — 45 David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 Today the LORD will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head. And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel! 47 And everyone assembled here will know that the LORD rescues his people, but not with sword and spear. This is the LORD’s battle, and he will give you to us!”

1 Samuel 17:45–47 NLT

David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Today the Lord will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head. And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel! And everyone assembled here will know that the Lord rescues his people, but not with sword and spear. This is the Lord’s battle, and he will give you to us!”

iii. We know how this story ends.

c. David’s rise to power.

i. David also runs for his life because of the jealousy of Saul.

ii. David killed his 10k

iii. 1 Samuel 18:7–9 (NLT) — 7 This was their song: “Saul has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands!” 8 This made Saul very angry. “What’s this?” he said. “They credit David with ten thousands and me with only thousands. Next they’ll be making him their king!” 9 So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David.

1 Samuel 18:7–9 NLT

This was their song: “Saul has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands!” This made Saul very angry. “What’s this?” he said. “They credit David with ten thousands and me with only thousands. Next they’ll be making him their king!” So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David.

David as king.

a. Saul dies in battle.

i. 1 Samuel 31:4 (NLT) — 4 Saul groaned to his armor bearer, “Take your sword and kill me before these pagan Philistines come to run me through and taunt and torture me.” But his armor bearer was afraid and would not do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it.

1 Samuel 31:4 NLT

Saul groaned to his armor bearer, “Take your sword and kill me before these pagan Philistines come to run me through and taunt and torture me.” But his armor bearer was afraid and would not do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it.

b. Anointed king.

i. 2 Samuel 2:4 (NLT) — 4 Then the men of Judah came to David and anointed him king over the people of Judah.

2 Samuel 2:4 NLT

Then the men of Judah came to David and anointed him king over the people of Judah. When David heard that the men of Jabesh-gilead had buried Saul,

c. David Captures Jerusalem.

i. It becomes the capital.

ii. Also called the City of David.

iii. These references indicate that the city of David is synonymous with Zion, which is another name for Jerusalem. It was the original fortress stronghold that David captured and established as his capital city after becoming king. The city of David holds significant historical and biblical importance as the core area where David's palace was located and where the Ark of the Covenant was brought.

iv. 1 Kings 8:1 (NIV) — 1 Then King Solomon summoned into his presence at Jerusalem the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families, to bring up the ark of the LORD’s covenant from Zion, the City of David.

1 Kings 8:1 NIV

Then King Solomon summoned into his presence at Jerusalem the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families, to bring up the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Zion, the City of David.

David's Failures and Redemption

a. Bathsheba

i. David commits adultery and then murder to cover it up.

b. Nathan confronts David.

i. A rich farmer and humble farmer.

ii. 2 Samuel 12:7 (NLT) — 7 Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man!

2 Samuel 12:7 NLT

Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! The Lord, the God of Israel, says: I anointed you king of Israel and saved you from the power of Saul.

c. David’s redemption

2 Samuel 12:13 (NLT) — 13 Then David confessed to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan replied, “Yes, but the Lord has forgiven you, and you won’t die for this sin.

2 Samuel 12:13 NLT

Then David confessed to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan replied, “Yes, but the Lord has forgiven you, and you won’t die for this sin.

i. Psalm 51 is authored by David and is one of the greatest chapters in the bible.

ii. No matter how far you have gone down the wrong road.

Man after my own heart.

a. David’s legacy

Israel’s greatest king.

i. Acts 13:22 (NIV) — 22 After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.

Acts 13:22 NLT

But God removed Saul and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart. He will do everything I want him to do.’