Life & Times Of David

The class explores the life of David, focusing on his character and faithfulness, drawing parallels to Christ. It covers David's early life, his relationship with Jonathan, and his journey to becoming king, emphasizing the importance of obedience and discipleship.

Passages: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 24:1-22

The class explores David's relationship with Jonathan and Saul, emphasizing the difference between Saul's conditional love and Jonathan's sacrificial love. It highlights the importance of faithfulness and discipleship in maintaining true relationships.

Passages: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 20:1-17, 1 Samuel 23:15-18

The class discusses David's time as a fugitive, emphasizing his obedience and perseverance despite trials and temptations. It highlights David's trust in God and the importance of staying within the boundaries of God's will, even when it is difficult.

Passages: 1 Samuel 22:5, 1 Samuel 23:3, 1 Samuel 26:1-25

The class covers David's experiences in the wilderness of Judah, focusing on his interactions with Saul, Abner, and his own men. It highlights David's perseverance through trials and his deep bond with Jonathan.

Passages: 1 Samuel 26:1-25, 1 Samuel 28:1-25, 2 Samuel 1:19-27

The class explores David's life and his journey to becoming king, emphasizing his obedience and humility. It highlights David's character as a man after God's own heart, contrasting him with figures like Joab, and discusses the importance of faith and discipleship.

Passages: 1 Samuel 31:7, 2 Samuel 2:1, 2 Samuel 3:37

The class discusses King David's leadership and his response to the Philistines' threat after being crowned king over all Israel. It highlights David's integrity and his decision to seek God's guidance before moving the ark of the covenant, emphasizing his faithfulness and the challenges he faced.

Passages: 2 Samuel 5:17, 1 Chronicles 12, 2 Samuel 6:11

The class discusses David's life, focusing on his sin with Bathsheba and the consequences. It covers David's repentance and the lessons of mercy and forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of a broken heart and contrite spirit.

Passages: 2 Samuel 11:1-27, Psalm 51

The class explores David's experiences of betrayal and exile, drawing parallels between David's life and Christ's. It focuses on Psalm 41, highlighting themes of betrayal, divine protection, and the consequences of sin.

Passages: 2 Samuel 15:13-37, Psalm 41