God Chooses David

1. God’s Command

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Jesse… Ruth 4:17 “17 The neighbor women gave him a name, saying, “A son has been born to Naomi!” So they named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David.”

David… Psalm 78:70–71 “70 He also chose David His servant And took him from the sheepfolds; 71 From the care of the ewes with suckling lambs He brought him To shepherd Jacob His people, And Israel His inheritance.”

Oil… Ex 30:22 and following

Heifer Deut 21.

2. God’s Choice

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Heart… David to Solomon… 1 Chronicles 28:9 “9 “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.”

Luke 16:15 “15 And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.”

1 Corinthians 1:28 “28 and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are,”

3. God’s Conviction

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ONLY time in OT

James 1:13 “13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.”

Samson… Judges 16, the Lord departed from him

Upon Saul’s rejection, God further hardens his already hard heart

Form of punishment for Saul’s rejection

Experience of constant misery

Even now he could still repent!

Conclusion:

Acts 13. As David grew up to be a man after God’s own heart. Kids, adults, We too must grow in submission to God’s will