The 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.

SERMON OUTLINE:

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.

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?

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