Life of King David—God—Our Life

When we encounter King David in the Bible we find both a life story that is compelling and prayers that are deeply moving. In our next study, we want to bring together the stories of David found in Samuel and Kings with the prayers of David found in the Psalms. Join us as we engage with David’s life to grab a hold of God’s promises for us today, even as God promised them to David.  Below are listed our first 8 sessions based on the order of David’s story in the Bible.

            Our Goal:

Ø      Simply learn or re-acquaint ourselves with what the Bible tells us about         King David.

Ø      Immerse ourselves in scripture we may or may not have read before. 

Ø      Learn about ourselves and how God works in our lives.

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Session #1    Chosen at the Core

Text: 1 Samuel 16 (David Anointed by Samuel) & Psalm 101
Description: As we see God’s criteria for choosing David as the new                          king, we might want to consider the question: ‘Would God                        choose my heart?’

Session #2     God on Our Side

Text: 1 Samuel 17 (David Fights Goliath) & Psalm 2                                                      
Description: David astounded people with his battle with and victory                        over Goliath. God was clearly on his side in the                                      battle. For us today, what does it mean to have confidence                         in God and stand up for what is right, without being                               overconfident and cocky in our belief that God is on our side?

Session #3      Troubling Times

Text: 1 Samuel 18-19 (Saul turns on David and Tries to Kill Him) & Ps. 57                                                                                                    Description: David was victorious and well-liked, but he quickly experienced    difficult times as Saul turned against him and tried to kill him, forcing him to        flee. How might we look to God with a good attitude and praise him in the       midst of difficult times and troubles?

Session #4    Playing Out Your Heart    

Text: 1 Samuel 16:14-23 (David Playing for Saul) & Psalm 34
Description: David did his best with his abilities before God in the service of Saul.     What does it look like to do our best for God with the abilities he           has given us today—even when not it positive situations?

Session #5     Friendship at its Best

Text: 1 Samuel 20 (David and Jonathan) & Psalm 133
Description: David and Jonathan had a friendship that was deep and rewarding.         We all need friends in our lives who we care for and who care for us. How      might we learn from David and Jonathan’s friendship about friendship at        its best?

Session #6    A View from the Top 

Text: 2 Samuel 1-2:7 (David laments Saul’s death and crowned king) & Ps. 18
Description: David rose up from the role of a shepherd boy to the place of king         by steady faithfulness. What can we learn about ‘success’ as a pursuit in        the     God-ward life from David’s life?

Session #7     Temptation and Escape  

Text: 2 Samuel 11-12 (David and Bathsheba) & Psalm 141
Description: David struggled with temptation in his life many times, but at this           point he gave in. When we face temptation, how can we gather lessons        from   the life of David about moving through them to escape and victory?

Session #8    Protection      

Text: 2 Samuel 11-12 (David and Uriah) & Psalm 33
Description: God protected David throughout his life, but God didn’t protect Uriah    the Hittite when David unjustly had him killed. What does God’s         protection    mean for us today? Why are there times when he protects us and other times      when we suffer?