David's Story

David’s Story Part 1

Published: July 20, 2022 (Originally published: March 5, 2005)
Obed was the father of my father Jesse, so Boaz and Ruth were my great-grandparents. My name is David, a former shepherd boy from Bethlehem who became Israel's greatest King.

David’s Story Part 2 – 1 Samuel 18-20

Published: July 25, 2022 (Originally published: March 12, 2005)
My name translates into English as "beloved" and Jonathon's is "God has given." God loved me so much that he gave me Jonathon as a friend.

David’s Story, Part 3 – 1 Samuel 21-22

Published: July 27, 2022 (Originally published: March 19, 2005)
I hope you're beginning to see the clear parallels between my life and yours. Like it was for me, a throne is God's purpose for you (1 Peter 2:9-12), a cross is his path for you (Matt. 10:37-39), and faith is his plan for you (2 Cor. 5:7).

David’s Story, Part 4 – 1 Samuel 23-26

Published: August 1, 2022 (Originally published: April 2, 2005)
That day the Lord showed me that opportunity does not equal mandate. Just because you can do something doesn't mean it's the Lord's will that you should.

David’s Story Part 5 – 1 Samuel 27-30

Published: August 3, 2022 (Originally published: April 9, 2005)
There is a way that seems right to man but the end thereof is death.
Prov 14:12

David’s Story Part 6 – 2 Samuel 1-4

Published: August 8, 2022 (Originally published: April 26, 2005)
Even in the vacuum of leadership created by Saul's death, I thought it best to wait for the Lord's timing, and it turned out to be a good thing I did. I was going to need all the help I could get.

David’s Story Part 7 – 2 Samuel 5-7

Published: August 10, 2022 (Originally published: May 7, 2005)
I couldn't believe it! I had asked to build Him a house and instead He had promised to build up my house. From this time forth every King of Israel would be descended from me.

David’s Story, Part 8 , 2 Samuel 8-12

Published: August 15, 2022 (Originally published: May 21, 2005)
Have mercy on me, O God,according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Psalm 51:1

David’s Story: Part 9, 2 Samuel 13-19

Published: August 17, 2022 (Originally published: May 28, 2005)
It didn't take long for Nathan's prophecy about my family to start coming true. Remember, the Lord had Nathan tell me that as a consequence of my sin with Bathsheba calamity would come out of my own household. (Warning: Content may not be appropriate for all ages!)

David’s Story: Conclusion, 2 Samuel 20-24 and 1 Chronicles 20-29

Published: August 22, 2022 (Originally published: June 4, 2005)
The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: "When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass from the earth."