Exploring the Heart of King David: A Legacy of Strength and Struggles" (78 characters)
Delve into the profound legacy of King David, a complex biblical figure who embodied strength and flaws. Despite imperfections, David's heart and devotion to God set a remarkable example for future kings. Discover the significance of being kings and priests, following in David's footsteps, and the essence of true worship that David passionately portrayed through his Psalms and reverence for God. Uncover the lessons from David's life that resonate through time and encapsulate the essence of being a true servant of God. (400 characters)
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David the King
And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Revelation 1:6 (KJV) And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel. Exodus 19:6 (KJV)
Christ had made us kings and priests KINGS refers to the exalted rank and dignity which we have; to the fact that we, in common with our Saviour, will reign triumphant over all enemies, sin and death and hell. PRIESTS refers to the fact that we are engaged in the holy service of God, that we offer to Him acceptable worship.
Focus today is on KINGS and our template is King David David was not a perfect king. He had an affair with Bathsheba He conducted a census against God s direction He had many wives & concubines His sons rebelled against him
But The highest words of praise for subsequent kings was that they followed in the footsteps of David. And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left. 2 Kings 22:2 (KJV) Twice God says that in King David he had found 'a man after my own heart. 1 Samuel 13:14 & Acts 13:22
The Heart of a Great King 7But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV)
The Heart of a Great King He was a willing worshipper. 23But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4: 23-24 (KJV) David worshiped with reckless abandon 2 Samuel 6: 14-16 David appointed singers and musicians to worship Him continuously in the tabernacle 1 Chronicles 16:4-6 Seventy-three psalms are attributed to David, who expressed his love for God in music and song
The Heart of a Great King He demonstrated genuine repentance. After he committed adultery with Bathsheba and had her husband killed, once confronted with his sin, he immediately repented. And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said unto David, The Lord also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die. 2 Samuel 12:13 David wrote Psalm 51 as a public confession of his sin and a declaration of God's grace and mercy. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51: 10 (KJV)
The Heart of a Great King David never turned to idols. Most of the 42 kings who ruled Judah and Israel fell into idolatry. David never wavered from worshipping the one true God of Israel.
The Heart of a Great King He had a passion for spiritual things He thirsted for God Psalm. 42:1-2 He moved the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, built a new tabernacle for it 2 Samuel 6: 17 He planned and funded the future Temple 1 Chronicles 28:11-17
The Courage of a Great King 26And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? 1 Samuel 17:26 (KJV)
The Training of a Great King 34And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him. 36Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God. 1 Samuel 17:34-36 (KJV)
The Understanding of a Great King 38And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail. 39And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him. 40And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 1 Samuel 17:38-40 (KJV)
The Faith of a Great King 45Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. 46This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. 47And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands. 1 Samuel 17: 45-47
