Ecclesiastes 12 7 Romans 14 12 Adam Noah

Ecclesiastes 12: 7 Romans 14: 12 Adam, Noah, Abraham & Jacob Leading to the Messiah

God Chose King Saul God Removed Him – 1 Samuel 13: 14

DAVID

DAVID n His Attributes: n A “man after God’s own heart” – 1 Samuel 13: 14 n Acts 13: 22 “who will do all My will. ”

DAVID n His Attributes: n As Young Man, Obeyed his father, Tended his father’s flock – 1 Samuel 16: 19, 20

DAVID n His Attributes: n He was dependable – 1 Samuel 16: 21, 22 “he has found favor in my sight. ”

DAVID n His Attributes: n He was musically inclined – 1 Samuel 16: 18

DAVID n His Attributes: n Did not let size of Goliath discourage him – 1 Samuel 17: 26

DAVID n His Attributes: n Faith in God produced unwavering convictions

DAVID n His Attributes: n Honestly evaluated his reasoning – 1 Samuel 17: 29

DAVID n. Gave Saul Reasons Why He Expected to be Victorious: - Lived his faith Daily 1 Samuel 17: 34, 35 - Fight with Enemy of God, so God will not be with him

DAVID n Saul clothed him with Bronze Helmet, body armor & sword. - 1 Samuel 17: 38, 39 - David took them off n Not a child – close to Saul in stature – 1 Samuel 9: 2

DAVID n Reasons for Not Wearing it: - 1 Samuel 17: 39 Untested - Saul’s armor could be credited for the victory belonging to God. David’s faith wasn’t in Physical things, but in the true & living God

DAVID n David stood Ready to Defend God’s Word: - Goliath stood about 10’ 3½” tall 1 Samuel 17: 4 - Goliath was making fun of David in front of the crowd

DAVID n David stood Ready to Defend God’s Word: - David counters with humility – 1 Samuel 17: 45 - David wasn’t trusting in self, he was relying on God!

DAVID n God Gave David Many Military Victories - Always consulted God before Battle - God deserves glory for the Victories

DAVID n God Gave David Many Military Victories - David deserves Praise in Submitting to God’s Will - Humility is a virtue

DAVID n 1 John 2: 16 n Saul – “boastful pride of life” Genesis 4: 7 “sin is crouching at the door; and its desire if for you, but you must master it. ”

DAVID n Even David a target for Satan n 2 Samuel 11: 2 n Exodus 20: 17 n Matthew 5: 28

DAVID n Contrast with Joseph, tempted by Satan to commit adultery with Potiphar’s wife n Genesis 39: 12 n 1 Corinthians 10: 13

DAVID n Caught glimpse of Bathsheba n Noticed she was beautiful n Brought forth desire n Resulted in adultery n James 1: 15

DAVID n 2 Samuel 11: 4 n When man proceeds in the path of sin – it never STOPS at only one! 2 Samuel 11: 5 n Numbers 32: 23 n Cover up sin– 2 Samuel 11: 8

DAVID n Character of Uriah: n 2 Samuel 11: 11 n Man of Integrity n. Like King David before sin entered into his life!

DAVID n Determined to Hide Sins n Habakkuk 2: 15, 16 n 2 Samuel 11: 13 n. Sin impeded his judgment n 2 Samuel 11: 15 another in his sin involved

DAVID Other Soldiers Died with Uriah n Died because of David’s Sin n David did not count the cost of his rebellion. n David Married Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11: 27 n

DAVID David’s Sins Separated him from God – Isaiah 59: 1, 2 n Nathan sent to David n 2 Samuel 12: 1 n Went to convict David n 2 Timothy 3: 16 n Nathan presented Parable n

DAVID 2 Samuel 12: 1 -9 Nathan said “YOU ARE THE MAN! n Exodus 22: 1 n David confessed his sin – n n - 2 Samuel 12: 13 - Psalm 119: 33 -40

DAVID God is the same through all eternity – He does not change n Sin an offence to God Almighty from the beginning n God stated He would provide a redeemer- Genesis 3: 15 n

DAVID Galatians 4: 4 “fullness of time” n Hebrews 9: 26 “put away sin by sacrifice of Himself” n Romans 5: 6 “while we were still helpless… Christ dies for the ungodly. ” n

DAVID Like Noah’s time today – Matthew 7: 13 n 1 Peter 5: 8 n Acts 16: 31 n Acts 20: 27 n Acts 16: 31 -36 n Acts 2: 38, 47 n