David's Mighty Men and the Secret of their Book
Classes
Class 1: Friday evening - Resume of a Mighty Man
The class explores the narrative of David's Mighty Men, emphasizing the spiritual lessons and practical applications for young people. It focuses on the qualities of those who joined David, such as being in distress, debt, or discontent, and how they became mighty through faith and understanding the truth.
Passages: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Matthew 18:23-35
Class 2: Class 1 - Benaiah-Davids Lion of the Tribe of Judah
The class covers Benaiah, a mighty man of David's, focusing on his loyalty and bravery, especially his slaying of a lion in a pit during snow. It draws parallels between Benaiah's actions and Christ's sacrifice, emphasizing humility and obedience. The class also touches on Ruth's influence on Benaiah and the concept of service.
Passages: 2 Samuel 23:20, Philippians 2:7, Ruth 4:12
Class 3: Class 2 - Abishai-Faithful in his Family
The class discusses Abishai, David's nephew and a mighty man of valor, focusing on his faithfulness and obedience, especially in contrast to Joab's impulsive actions. It also touches on the themes of providence, patience, and the importance of righteousness in interpreting God's guidance.
Passages: 1 Chronicles 2:13-16, 2 Samuel 17:10, 2 Samuel 23:18-20, 1 Samuel 26:1-12
Class 4: Class 3 - The Story of the Garments of the House of Saul
The class explores the theme of garments in the story of Saul and David, focusing on how Saul's refusal to divest himself of his kingdom contrasts with David's faith and obedience. It highlights Saul's obsession with the kingdom and David's humility, emphasizing the importance of putting off the old and putting on Christ.
Passages: 1 Samuel 15:27, 1 Samuel 17:5, 1 Samuel 18:10, 1 Samuel 28:14, Romans 13:12, Philippians 2:5-11
Class 5: Class 4 - Which Cave
The class discusses David's experiences in caves, using 1 Samuel 22 and 24 as examples, to illustrate the reliability of the Bible despite textual variations. It critiques post-modernism's skepticism towards biblical inspiration and emphasizes the internal consistency and historical context of the scriptures.
Passages: 1 Samuel 22:1, 1 Samuel 24:3, Psalm 57
Class 6: Exhortation - The Secret of their Book
The class discusses David's passion for bringing the ark to Jerusalem and how this relates to the faithful gathering of God's people. It emphasizes the importance of keeping God's principles and overcoming spiritual challenges, drawing parallels between David's life and the Christian's journey.
Passages: Deuteronomy 12:2-5, 2 Samuel 6:1-19, 2 Samuel 22:1-4, Romans 8:35-39