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Learn the golden rules of hermeneutics to understand the meaning of Old Testament narratives. Explore the three levels of meaning in I Samuel and discover valuable lessons from David's journey.
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The Greatest Story Ever Told How To Read And UnderstandOLD TESTAMENT NARRATIVES (I Samuel, Part 3)
Review From Last Week • Interpretation’s Golden Rule • Skillfully use the rules of hermeneutics to understand what the text meant to the original author.
Special Hermeneutics:Old Testament Narratives • “Narratives” are simply stories • Most common type of literature in the Bible • Examples: Genesis, Joshua, Ruth • Three levels in every OT narrative • Top level: God’s big plan • Middle level: Nation of Israel • Bottom level: Specific people
I Samuel: Three Levels of Meaning • Bottom level (David) • One man’s adventure in trusting God despite much opposition and many trials • Middle level (Israel) • Political milestone: Shift from judges to monarchy • Top level (God) • Establishment of the dynasty of kings in which God’s Son, King Jesus, would be born
Special Hermeneutics:Old Testament Narratives • Rules for interpreting OT narratives • Narratives tell what actually happened, not what should have happened • The men and women in OT narratives are not always good examples for us to follow • Narratives never include every detail of the story • Narratives are not meant to answer all our theological questions • God is the main character and ultimate hero in Old Testament narratives
Mad Gab Mania! • Sample: Thief Lore Sturdy • Abe Hum Pen Thin Height • Thigh Sing Gone Thick Ache • Up Aisle Us No Boss
Anointed As King • Humble in heart • Empowered by the Spirit • Man of many talents • “Skillful in playing, a man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, a man of good presence, the Lord is with him” (I Samuel 16:18)
David and Goliath • Concerned for God’s glory • “Who is this…that he should defy thearmies of the living God?” (17:26) • Confident in God’s help • “You come to me with a sword andwith a spear and with a javelin, butI come to you in the name of theLord of hosts…” (17:45) • Conquers in God’s strength • “For the battle is the Lord’s…” (17:47)
Man On The Run • A crazy man • “So he…pretended to be insane in their hands and made marks on the doors of the gate and let his spittle run down his beard” (21:13) • A grateful man • “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!” (Psalm 34:8) • Steps For My Path: How do I respond to life’s hardships?
David Spares Saul’s Life • A small world • A no-brainer • A scrap of cloth • A controlling fear • A trust in God • “May the Lord judge between me and you…”(24:12)
What Do We Learn From David? • “Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.” (Psalm 34:11) • A man after God’s own heart • David fearedGod • David trustedGod • Steps For My Path: What does God see in my heart?