Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 17:24-27, 41-49
The story of David and Goliath is often told as an example of how we should “slay the giants in our life.” But that makes US the hero of the story. King David is picturing US, but rather the Savior that would come and finally be our champion.
Sermon Points:
Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
As Samuel comes to anoint the new king of Israel, he is surprised by God’s choice of David. This initial meeting foreshadows how God will work in and through David. God is deeply concerned with people’s hearts AND will bring salvation by way of a humble and righteous king.
Sermon Points:
Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 15:17-35
In order to fully understand David as the “man after God’s own heart” you have to see its opposite. King Saul is an example of a life lived in the allegiance to people’s opinions about him, and in the end, it cost him everything.
Sermon Points:
Scripture Reference: Ruth 4:13-22
We begin our series on David’s life with the story of his lineage. Living in a time of cultural upheaval, God was at work in the midst of great pain to establish a pattern of redemption and salvation. “Seed” and “Land” would again be preserved.
Sermon Points:
Scripture Reference: Mark 7:24-30