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Rise & Fall of King David: Anoint Him (1 Sam. 16:1-13)
Senior Pastor Jon Saur
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http://bit.ly/2glYW8EThe Rise and Fall of King David
Some parts of King David's story are well known - his victory over Goliath, his connection to the Psalms and his anointing as King. But many Christians miss the full arch of David's story. David's story isn't just about victory. It's also a story of tragedy, regret and failed promise. But what David couldn't complete, Jesus ultimately finished.
In this series, we will look at key moments in David's life, both the good and the bad. As we look at David, though, we will also look to Jesus, seeing the ways in which Jesus fulfills the promise David fails.
Some parts of King David's story are well known - his victory over Goliath, his connection to the Psalms and his anointing as King. But many Christians miss the full arch of David's story. David's story isn't just about victory. It's also a story of tragedy, regret and failed promise. But what David couldn't complete, Jesus ultimately finished.
In this series, we will look at key moments in David's life, both the good and the bad. As we look at David, though, we will also look to Jesus, seeing the ways in which Jesus fulfills the promise David fails.
The Text in Context
"If God has rejected Saul as Israel’s king and is about to appoint another to take his place, surely Samuel will designate the new king. Samuel is afraid of Saul, afraid that he will kill him (16:2). If Samuel is afraid Saul will kill him, is it unreasonable for the people to assume..." Click link to read more.
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I. King David
II. God Didn't Want a Human King
III. Human Kings Aren't Great
IV. David Could Never Be A Great King
V. Jesus is King
I. King David
II. God Didn't Want a Human King
III. Human Kings Aren't Great
IV. David Could Never Be A Great King
V. Jesus is King
NEXT STEPS:
1. Commit the second half of 1 Timothy 6:15 to Memory: Jesus is "the blessed and only sovereign, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords."
2. Repeat this passage to you in the mornings and evenings this next week.
3. Pray that Jesus' reign will continue, not only of your life, but over all the Earth.
1. Commit the second half of 1 Timothy 6:15 to Memory: Jesus is "the blessed and only sovereign, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords."
2. Repeat this passage to you in the mornings and evenings this next week.
3. Pray that Jesus' reign will continue, not only of your life, but over all the Earth.
GROWTH GROUP / PERSONAL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. What do you know about King David? What parts of his story are familiar to you?
2. Why do you think God counseled Israel against wanting a King?
3. Why do you think Israel ignored Samuel and God's warnings?
4. We don't have traditional kings in our culture. In what ways do we lift up other humans as metaphorical "kings?"
5. What does it mean that "Jesus is King?" What changes about your day-to-day life if you uphold Jesus as King?
6. What practices can you embrace in your life that remind you that Jesus is King?
1. What do you know about King David? What parts of his story are familiar to you?
2. Why do you think God counseled Israel against wanting a King?
3. Why do you think Israel ignored Samuel and God's warnings?
4. We don't have traditional kings in our culture. In what ways do we lift up other humans as metaphorical "kings?"
5. What does it mean that "Jesus is King?" What changes about your day-to-day life if you uphold Jesus as King?
6. What practices can you embrace in your life that remind you that Jesus is King?
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