What a young person can do.
What a Young Person Can Do 1 Samuel 17:1-52 In this lesson we will focus on David who despite being young accomplished a great feat. Many today do not believe that young people can do very much especially when it comes to doing something for God. But sometimes young people are just what God needs […]
David Encouraged Himself in the Lord 1Sam. 30:1-6
David Encouraged Himself in the Lord 1Sam. 30:1-6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO David was shocked when he saw Ziklag burned. His family was gone, his city was burned, his possessions were stolen, his men were against him and he was away from his country. He was literally all alone. He was discouraged because of the decision […]
Is There Not a Cause 1 Sam.17:4
Is There Not a Cause 1 Sam. 17:4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When David showed up to see how his brothers were doing in the battle against the Philistines he was surprised to find them in a standoff because of one man, Goliath – rather than run away in fear when he heard Goliath speak, David […]
Ahithophel – His Tragic End II Sam. 15:12
Ahithophel-His Tragic End II Sam. 15:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Ahithophel was one of David’s counselors, 2 Sam 15:12. His counsel was excellent as the oracle of God, 2 Sam 16:23 [in other words, just like God himself had spoken or written it Rom 3:2, Heb 5:12, 1 Pet 4:11]. Ahithophel counseled David and he counseled […]
Arise and Build the Sanctuary
1 Chron.22 9-19 Arise and Build a Sanctuary CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Chr 22:9-19, before David died and Solomon ascended to the throne of Israel, God gave David the pattern for the temple that Solomon was to build. In this passage, David charges Solomon to build that “sanctuary of the Lord.” And in […]
Out From Under God’s Protection, 1 Sam 27:29
1 Sam 27-29 Out From Under God’s Protection CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO David took matters into his own hands when he decided to go to Achish in Gath of the Philistines to get away from Saul. He no longer trusted that the Lord could protect him from Saul. In so doing he: Quit living by faith […]
David Trusted the Lord, 1 Sam 26:1-25
1 Sam 26:1-25 David Trusted the Lord CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO It’s one thing for a man to say that he trusts in the Lord. But it is a totally different thing to actually trust him. David trusted the Lord, which is evident by a number of things we find in this passage. David’s trust in […]
He is the Anointed of the Lord, 1 Sam 24:1-15
1 Sam 24:1-15 He is the Anointed of the Lord CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO David and his men were in a cave in the wilderness of Engedi when Saul and his men were hunting for them. Saul ended up sleeping in the cave where David and his men were hiding. So, David’s men assumed that this […]
The Cave Adullam, 1 Sam 22:1-2
1 Sam 22:1-2 The Cave Adullam CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Three kinds of people went to join David in the cave Adullam as he separated himself from Saul. They were those in distress and in debt and those who were discontented. Where would have been in David’s day with a narcissistic, delusional king like Saul. Would […]
The Death of the Priests, 1 Sam 21:1-19
1 Sam 21:1-9 and 22:8-23 The Death of the Priests CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In these passages, David runs from Saul to Nob, the city of the priests, after attempting to seek refuge among the Philistines [1 Sam21:10-15]. He had to get away so quickly that Ahimelech is afraid when David shows up. What transpires leads to […]