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He’s the Bible’s best king, strongest warrior, and most accomplished musician. As we read along, you’ll see that David is one of the Bible’s most complex characters. He’s a model of integrity, and a lying murderer. He’s an admirably loyal subject of a pretty terrible king in his early life; and a pretty terrible father in later life.
The David story includes everything from poetry to warfare, from adultery and murder to heartfelt devotion to God. We meet David as a youth and follow him until his death. Eugene Peterson has written a fine book on the life of David1. He summarizes the value of the narrative in 1-2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles.
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The backdrop of David’s story reminds us that God’s hand of providence is always at work. He is not just working in the seen and obvious of human history, not just through kings, queens, rulers, and nations. David’s story reminds us that God is also at work in the everyday details of normal, average people.
Part Two: David was Often in desperate condition. 4 The pangs of death surrounded me, And the floods of ungodliness made me afraid. 5 The sorrows of Sheol surrounded me; The snares of death confronted me. 6 In my distress I called upon the LORD, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry came before Him, even to His ...
to spare the king’s life. Identify the places David hid himself from King Saul. (20:1; 21:1; 22:1; 24:1) The major lesson we learn from this chapter is God’s protection over our lives. The major lessons from these chapters are God’s providential care for His children, and how we should respond when God gives us the upper hand over our ...
read: “Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to his blessings in the last days.”10 God’s affection for David was based on His eternal love for His on Jesus. David was lovedS because of the Father’s love for the Son.
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Obedience brings God's results - no matter what the opposition or the situation looks like. God examines the heart - so the hypocrite needs still beware. Remember - it is "not by might, not by power, but by my Spirit" - says the Lord. 5. Beginning: David and the Harp
