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Lesson 70 – 1 Samuel 16–17. Outward Appearances. Samuel needs to find a replacement for King Saul. He has overstepped his bounds (3 times) and has been “rejected” by the Lord. 1 Samuel 16:1 The new king will be the son of Jesse from Bethelehem . Do you remember who Jesse is? (Ruth 4:21-22)
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Lesson 70 – 1 Samuel 16–17 Outward Appearances
Samuel needs to find a replacement for King Saul • He has overstepped his bounds (3 times) and has been “rejected” by the Lord. • 1 Samuel 16:1 • The new king will be the son of Jesse from Bethelehem. • Do you remember who Jesse is? (Ruth 4:21-22) • Ruth and Boaz’s grandson • Why does the Lord never just come out and say who the next King will be? • There is a lesson to be learned…
1 Samuel 16:6-7 • What is the lesson? • Why the heart? • Elder Marvin J Ashton http://broadcast.lds.org/visual-resources/old-testament/2011-03-037-measure-of-our-hearts-1000k-eng.mp4
The Heart • What does the heart mean today? • Love • Emotion • Feeling • What did it mean back then? • Center • Whole • Spirit of a man
Goliath • How big is he? • 1 cubit = 18 inches • 1 span = 9 inches • Let’s play this out • 1 Samuel 17:4, 8-11 • 1 Samuel 17:32-37 • 1 Samuel 17:40-51
Elder Oaks & President Hinckley • http://broadcast.lds.org/seminary/welcome/2011/2011-06-1090-the-faith-of-david-1000k-eng.mp4 • http://broadcast.lds.org/visual-resources/old-testament/2011-03-004-goliaths-all-around-you-1000k-eng.mp4
Outward Appearances • Think of King Saul and his “goodly” appearance. • Think of Goliath and his appearance. • Think of David. Why would Saul even let him go? • What better way to teach the people that anyone can achieve great things? that the Lord doesn’t care about the outside?
Notebook Ideas • What Goliaths might you face in your life? How does the story of David help you to face and defeat them? • How can you improve your “heart” (the “heart” the Lord looketh on)? What are some “heart healthy activities” you could do in your daily life?