Prove Yourself a Man: Lessons from King David on Leadership and Faith
Keep the Charge
Keep the Charge
A.
The charge of a king.
The charge of a king.
1.
Be strong and courageous – 1 Chr 22:13.
Be strong and courageous – 1 Chr 22:13.
2.
Shepherd God’s people – 2 Sam 7:8-16.
Shepherd God’s people – 2 Sam 7:8-16.
B.
The Charge of a Christian.
The Charge of a Christian.
1.
Stand firm in the faith – 1 Cor 16:13.
Stand firm in the faith – 1 Cor 16:13.
“Be watchful, stand firm in the
“Be watchful, stand firm in the
faith, act like men, be strong.”
faith, act like men, be strong.”
(1 Cor 16:13, ESV)
(1 Cor 16:13, ESV)
Keep the Charge
Keep the Charge
A.
The charge of a king.
The charge of a king.
1.
Be strong and courageous – 1 Chr 22:13.
Be strong and courageous – 1 Chr 22:13.
2.
Shepherd God’s people – 2 Sam 7:8-16.
Shepherd God’s people – 2 Sam 7:8-16.
B.
The Charge of a Christian.
The Charge of a Christian.
1.
Stand firm in the faith – 1 Cor 16:13.
Stand firm in the faith – 1 Cor 16:13.
2.
Be strong in the Lord – Eph 6:10.
Be strong in the Lord – Eph 6:10.
3.
Be a shepherd.
Be a shepherd.
a.
To your family – 1 Tim 3:4-5; 5:8.
To your family – 1 Tim 3:4-5; 5:8.
b.
To the lost – 2 Tim 4:5; Prov 11:30.
To the lost – 2 Tim 4:5; Prov 11:30.
C.
Christian men fulfill the charge of Christ.
Christian men fulfill the charge of Christ.
1.
The Great Commission – Mt 28:18-20.
The Great Commission – Mt 28:18-20.
2.
Minister to your household.
Minister to your household.
3.
Minister to the lost.
Minister to the lost.
Walk in His Ways
Walk in His Ways
A.
David followed a godly life – 1 Kngs 15:5.
David followed a godly life – 1 Kngs 15:5.
1.
He trusted in God – 1 Sam 17:34-37.
He trusted in God – 1 Sam 17:34-37.
2.
He showed mercy – 2 Sam 9:1-13.
He showed mercy – 2 Sam 9:1-13.
B.
Christians follow Christ.
Christians follow Christ.
1.
Walk in the light – Jam 4:7; Eph 5:8;
Walk in the light – Jam 4:7; Eph 5:8;
2 Cor 5:7.
2 Cor 5:7.
2.
Trust in the Lord – 1 Jn 4:18; Jn 14:1.
Trust in the Lord – 1 Jn 4:18; Jn 14:1.
3.
Be merciful – Lk 6:36; Col 3:12.
Be merciful – Lk 6:36; Col 3:12.
4.
Confess and repent – 1 Jn 1:9; Pro
Confess and repent – 1 Jn 1:9; Pro
28:13; 2 Cor 7:10.
28:13; 2 Cor 7:10.
C.
Christian men walk like Christ.
Christian men walk like Christ.
1.
Not as worldly men – Gal 5:19-21.
Not as worldly men – Gal 5:19-21.
2.
According to the spirit – Gal 5:22-23.
According to the spirit – Gal 5:22-23.
Keep His Statutes
Keep His Statutes
A.
David respected God’s word – Ps 119:1-2;
David respected God’s word – Ps 119:1-2;
33-44.
33-44.
1.
Obedience brought blessing.
Obedience brought blessing.
2.
Disobedience brought punishment.
Disobedience brought punishment.
B.
Christian men are subject to the law of
Christian men are subject to the law of
Christ – Jam 1:23-25; 1 Cor 6:9-10.
Christ – Jam 1:23-25; 1 Cor 6:9-10.
C.
Christian men respect Christ’s law.
Christian men respect Christ’s law.
1.
Study God’s word – 2 Tim 2:15.
Study God’s word – 2 Tim 2:15.
2.
Grow in knowledge – 1 Pet 3:18.
Grow in knowledge – 1 Pet 3:18.
3.
Shape their lives according to the
Shape their lives according to the
scriptures – Jam 1:22.
scriptures – Jam 1:22.
Prove yourself a man!
Prove yourself a man!
Become a child of God
Become a child of God
•
Believe – Jn 3:16.
Believe – Jn 3:16.
•
Repent – Acts 2:38.
Repent – Acts 2:38.
•
Confess – Mt 10:32.
Confess – Mt 10:32.
•
Be Baptized – Mk 16:16.
Be Baptized – Mk 16:16.
•
Wash away your sins – Acts 22:16
Wash away your sins – Acts 22:16
•
Added to His Church – Acts 2:47
Added to His Church – Acts 2:47
•
Live faithfully – Rev 2:10.
Live faithfully – Rev 2:10.
Explore the characteristics of a true man of faith and leadership through the life of King David, highlighting the importance of following God's ways, keeping His statutes, and walking in His light. Learn how to fulfill the charge of Christian men by being strong, courageous, and faithful in service to God.
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Prove Yourself a Man 1 Kings 2:1-4
David Shepherd 1 Sam 17:34. Warrior 1 Sam 18:6-7. Poet 2 Sam 23.
And keep the charge of the LORD your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His judgments, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses
Keep the Charge A. The charge of a king. 1. Be strong and courageous 1 Chr 22:13. 2. Shepherd God s people 2 Sam 7:8-16. The Charge of a Christian. 1. Stand firm in the faith 1 Cor 16:13. B.
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. (1 Cor 16:13, ESV)
Keep the Charge A. The charge of a king. 1. Be strong and courageous 1 Chr 22:13. 2. Shepherd God s people 2 Sam 7:8-16. The Charge of a Christian. 1. Stand firm in the faith 1 Cor 16:13. 2. Be strong in the Lord Eph 6:10. 3. Be a shepherd. a. To your family 1 Tim 3:4-5; 5:8. b. To the lost 2 Tim 4:5; Prov 11:30. Christian men fulfill the charge of Christ. 1. The Great Commission Mt 28:18-20. 2. Minister to your household. 3. Minister to the lost. B. C.
Walk in His Ways A. David followed a godly life 1 Kngs 15:5. 1. He trusted in God 1 Sam 17:34-37. 2. He showed mercy 2 Sam 9:1-13. Christians follow Christ. 1. Walk in the light Jam 4:7; Eph 5:8; 2 Cor 5:7. 2. Trust in the Lord 1 Jn 4:18; Jn 14:1. 3. Be merciful Lk 6:36; Col 3:12. 4. Confess and repent 1 Jn 1:9; Pro 28:13; 2 Cor 7:10. Christian men walk like Christ. 1. Not as worldly men Gal 5:19-21. 2. According to the spirit Gal 5:22-23. B. C.
Keep His Statutes A. David respected God s word Ps 119:1-2; 33-44. 1. Obedience brought blessing. 2. Disobedience brought punishment. Christian men are subject to the law of Christ Jam 1:23-25; 1 Cor 6:9-10. Christian men respect Christ s law. 1. Study God s word 2 Tim 2:15. 2. Grow in knowledge 1 Pet 3:18. 3. Shape their lives according to the scriptures Jam 1:22. B. C.
Become a child of God Believe Jn 3:16. Repent Acts 2:38. Confess Mt 10:32. Be Baptized Mk 16:16. Wash away your sins Acts 22:16 Added to His Church Acts 2:47 Live faithfully Rev 2:10.
