First Samuel

1 Samuel 30:1-6

HOW DID DAVID ENCOURAGE HIMSELF IN THE LORD

1 Samuel 30:1-6

Theme: Choosing less than God’s best

Key Chapter: 15

Key Verse: 15:22

31 chs, 810 verses, and 25,048 words

Grade: 5.57

Author: The Holy Spirit of God by inspiration (2 Tim 3:15) through Samuel

Date: 10th Century BC

I. The Failure of the Priestly Office – Eli. Chs.1-2

II. The Forming of the Prophetic Office – Samuel. chs.3-7

III. The Founding of the Princely Office Saul, David. Chs.8-31

“encourage” - to give courage to

Here are the WAYS David encouraged himself in the Lord.

I. He Prayed. V.8a

It was a prayer for direction.

“Shall I pursue”

It was a prayer of decision.

“Shall I overtake”

II. He Listened. V.8b

God gave him direction.

“pursue”

God made his decision.

“overtake…recover all”

III. He Obeyed. V.9

His obedience influenced others.

(“six hundred men” in v.9) vs.16-19

His victory inspired others.

v.1 – “burned with fire” (1st time in Ziklag)

v.26 – “a present for you” (2nd time in Ziklag)

Conclusion:

“David recovered all” (vs.18-19)

Preached at Tent Meeting beside Wal-Mart 9/18/08

Preached at VBC 8/31/2022