The Life of David
- One of the greatest men in the bible
- Written to see ourselves in his triumphs and failures
- David’s life in the bible – ‘warts & all’
Always remember David is a shadow of one greater to come – Jesus Christ
1. God’s Choice is NOT man’s choice
‘Man looks on the outside God looks at the heart’ (v7)
- Appearances can be deceptive
- Power of sin based on appearance
- God’s choice is very different to ours
- God will use unexpected people – You and me!
2. David – Attributes of a godly leader
- Humility
- Integrity
- Faithfulness
- Courage
- After God’s own heart
3. What David received as King we receive as Christians
- David – Chosen by God
- Christian – Chosen by God (Eph 1v4-5)
- David – Anointed with Holy Spirit (v13)
- Christian – Filled with the Holy Spirit again & again