David’s Character, 1 Sam 16:18
1 Sam 16:18 David’s Character CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage of scripture, we see some of David’s traits that reveal the composition and depth of his character. David was: An Astute Man – cunning in playing. It is more than talent that gave David the ability to play so well. It was the […]
Lessons from David and Goliath, 1 Sam 17:34-54
1 Sam 17:34-54 Lessons from David and Goliath CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The historical account of David and Goliath is well known. So, we won’t retell it. However, there are some fabulous lessons from this account and we will elaborate on those. Smaller trials prepare you for tougher battles – 1 Sam 17:34-37 – David had […]
David and Jonathan, 1 Sam 18:1-4
1 Sam 18:1-4 David and Jonathan CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Jonathan saw David he knew right away that David was a man much like himself. He was brave and courageous in battle and unafraid to just go and get something done [like Jonathan did with the 1,000 men who destroyed a garrison of the Philistines […]
Thou Art But a Youth, 1 Sam 17:33
Thou Art But a Youth 1 Sam. 17:33 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Saul’s concern about David accepting Goliath’s challenge was that David was a youth. But David’s age was of no consequence in the fight because he had prepared himself as a young man to do a grown man’s job. He was mature beyond his years. […]
Goodly Men, Gen 39:6
Goodly Men Gen. 39:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are several men in the Bible who are called goodly men. Goodly means of pleasant appearance, character or quality: comely, handsome, excellent. Here are the goodly men and here’s what we can learn from them: Joseph – Gen 39:6 – Joseph’s looks nearly got him in trouble […]
How to Live (A Study in Ecclesiastes) Lesson #12 Using What is in Your Hand
How to Live (A Study in Ecclesiastes) Lesson #12: Using What is in Your Hand (Ecclesiastes 9:10-13) When we started this series we stated that you have to be careful with the book of Ecclesiastes because it is written from the view point of man. We said that we could not take everything in it […]
The Tribe of Benjamin, Gen 49:27
The Tribe of Benjamin Gen. 49:27 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This sermon on the tribe of Benjamin illustrates the great work of salvation wrought in Jesus Christ. You will see this unfold in Benjamin’s relationship with the tribe of Judah. Gen 49:27 says, “Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf.” But Deut 33:12 says, “The beloved of […]
Set Your Heart, 1 Chr 22:19
Set Your Heart 1 Chr. 22:19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you read through 1st Chronicles you see many instances of David accomplishing great things. In every case, it was the Lord who did the mighty things for David or through David. At the end of his life, we see David advising the princes of Israel […]
David’s Brethren, 1 Sam 22:1
Davids Brethren 1 Sam. 22:1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Davids brethren knew that he had escaped to the cave Adullam, they went down to him along with other men who were in distress, in debt and discontented. This is surprising when you consider Eliab’s anger against David in 1 Sam 17:28. Undoubtedly Eliab’s wrath against […]
The Lord Was With Him, Gen 39:3
The Lord Was With Him Gen. 39:3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Bible you find the expression, the Lord was with him, in conjunction with several notable men. We are going to study these men to see why the Lord was with them and how the Lord being with them affected their work. The Lord […]