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Know Your Bible

Explore the life of King David in the context of biblical history, from his anointing as future king to his struggles and triumphs, reflecting on his impact on the New Testament. Dive deep into key episodes and lessons from David's life. Memory verse: 'For God sees not as man sees...' (1 Samuel 16:7b)

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Know Your Bible

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  1. Know Your Bible Welcome to Week 4 King David

  2. Context • Entry into promised land • Judges – c.1300 – 1000 BC • Samuel reluctantly agrees to request for a king

  3. Key Episodes in David’s Life • The anointed future king – 1 Samuel 16:4-13 • The warrior – 1 Samuel 17 • The fugitive – 1 Samuel 24 and 26 • The worshiper: • Seeks the Lord– 2 Samuel:5:19 & 23 • Celebrates God’s work– 2 Samuel 6:14 & 21 • Focuses on God’s priorities– 2 Samuel 7: 18-29 • The godly ruler • The darkest hour - 2 Samuel 11

  4. Links to the New Testament • Jesus born in David’s city - Luke 2:4 • Jesus born of David’s line - Matthew 1 • Jesus refers to David as an authority - Matthew 12:3-8 • David recognises Jesus’ authority - Psalm 110:1 For further history of Israel and her kings, see 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles.

  5. Memory verse: ‘For God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart’. (1 Samuel 16:7b)

  6. Next week …… The Psalms and other poetry

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