Lessons for Living from David

The class explores the life of David, focusing on his passion for God and his efforts to establish God as the true king of Israel. It begins with David's return of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of divine worship and the establishment of God's kingdom.

Passages: 2 Samuel 5:4-7, 2 Samuel 6:1-11, Psalm 110:1-4

The class explores David's downfall and repentance after his sin with Bathsheba, emphasizing the dangers of idleness and separation from the ecclesia. It highlights the importance of recognizing sin's subtlety and the need for immediate confession and reliance on God's mercy and grace.

Passages: 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 1 Chronicles 3:4

The class focuses on the story of Absalom, David's son, contrasting Absalom's pride and rebellion with David's humility and grace. It explores David's unwavering love and forgiveness, drawing parallels to God's unconditional love for humanity through Jesus Christ.

Passages: 2 Samuel 13, 2 Samuel 14, 2 Samuel 15, 2 Samuel 17, Ephesians 3:17-19

The class explores the story of David in 2 Samuel 21, focusing on the importance of promises and the consequences of breaking them. It highlights David's understanding of God's justice and the significance of atonement through the sacrifice of Saul's sons.

Passages: 2 Samuel 21:1-14

The class explores the incident in 2 Samuel 24 where David orders a census, leading to divine punishment. It emphasizes that this event highlights the inadequacy of the law to cover sins and points to the need for atonement through Christ's sacrifice.

Passages: 2 Samuel 24:1-15, 1 Kings 15:4-5, Romans 8:3-4, Hosea 13:14

The class explores David's humility and leadership through the story of Adonijah's rebellion and David's final words to Solomon. It emphasizes the importance of serving God with zeal while young and the humility required for true leadership.

Passages: 1 Kings 1:1-5, 1 Chronicles 29:11, 2 Samuel 5:12, Psalm 72