David the Young Hero
ul's Storuy
The David Saga: Lessons 17-25
Anointed (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
Samuel is sent to anoint descreetly one of the sons of Jesse of Bethlehem, but it is not the one he thought might be worthy.
Called Up (1 Samuel 16:14-23)
David Serves in Saul's court as his singer of songs, who finds he likes the young man.
Called Out, Pt. 1 (1 Samuel 17:1-30)
David catapults into the public eye in the most celebrated story in all the Bible and in one swoop is transformed from a lowly shepherd to a national hero. The story is very familiar, but have we missed something? In this passage, David unwittingly gets thrust into the battle of his life.
Called Out, Part 2 (1 Samuel 17:31-30)
David confronts Goliath and starts the path toward his destiny.
David's Deep Background, Part 1 (Ruth 1)
Saul orders Abner to do a deep background check on David--giving us the opportunity to explore David's family history and spiritual heritage found in the Book of Ruth.
David's Deep Background, Part 2 (Ruth 2-4)
Research into David's family history and heritage reveals that the era of the Judges wasn't all chaos, division, and "every man doing what was right in his own eyes"; that were at least pockets of devotion to the LORD and the ancient traditions of Israel. What does the story of Ruth teach us about the life of faith and the cost of discipleship?
Tested by Fame (1 Samuel 18)
David is tested by his rapid rise to fame and celebrity, but is steadied by the hearty friendship of the king's son Jonathan--even as Saul's affection for him turns to jealousy.
Forced to Flee (1 Samuel 19)
Saul's instability grows along with his jealousy of David so much that David is forced to flee for his life. What is the true source of Saul's volatility and hostilitiy toward his most valuable warrior?
Even as Samuel was the messenger from God that mediated the first kingdom of Israel, so he would be the one to shepherd the transition to a new king--who at first is a boy shepherd.
That boy shepherd would soon become an intern in the king's court, and then as a messenger from his father to his brothers on the battlefield, he will be transformed before the whole army and soon the whole nation as a hero could inspire the whole nation. He becomes King Saul'smost valueable asset--but to him, a greater threat that the Philistine enemies. But his days of favor don't last very long, and soon he acquires a new enemy more powerful and dangerous even than the Philistines.
Brokenhearted Farewell (1 Samuel 20)
Jonathan finally comes to grips with his father's hatred for David, and in one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the David Saga, David is forced to say farewell to his best friend--for all he knows, for the last time. Meanwhile, God seems strangely silent. But God has a purpose for David's heartbreak.