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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gave Saul Reasons Why He Expected to be Victorious: 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

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

Reasons for Not Wearing it: 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 stood Ready to Defend God’s Word: 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 stood Ready to Defend God’s Word: 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!

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

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

1 John 2:16 1 John 2:16 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.” 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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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