week of 7/17

Unit 11  Session 3

DAVID, THE FAITHFUL KING

2 SAMUEL 5-7

God promised that He would provide a king who would rule His people perfectly without end.

After David defeated Goliath, his status changed significantly. No longer a lowly shepherd, now he was a national hero. But David's fame with Isreal ha a negative effect on his relationship with King Saul as he became the focus of Saul's jealous paranoia and murderous rage. David then went from national hero to public enemy number one until the death of Saul. Only then was David sought out by the people to be king. From David's anointing to being settled on his throne and at peace in his kingdom was about twenty-five years. But God's purpose came true with more promises yet to come.

Points to consider:

✞   The Lord's king seeks to make a house for God.

     * What are some steps we should follow when 

        considering a work for the Lord?

     * What should a healthy Christian mentoring 

        relationship look like?

✞   The Lord's king is promised a house from God.

     * What are some ways God has proven His 

        faithfulness to you?

✞   The Lord's king extols the grace of God.

     * What are some of God's great attributes 

        and acts that should result in our praise?