4. Why study the OT? 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the person of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

5. Why study the life of David?
1127 times in Scripture
58 in the New Testament
1069 in the Old Testament
61 chapters are devoted to him – 1 Samuel 16 to 1 Kings 2 and 1 Chronicles 11 to 29
73 of the 150 Psalms

6. God’s Plan of Redemption
1 Peter 1:20
Before the foundation of the world
Jesus Christ, to step into human history as a human being, as a man
Be part of a nation. Genesis 12
Divided into 12 tribes. In Genesis 49
Many families.
The seed and the son of David!

7. David A special type of Christ.
His life and reign, pre-figure, typify and point to the Jesus.
2 Samuel 7:16,
“And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.”

8. As we study the life of David
How he solved the problems he faced and see ways we can solve the problems we face.
Our role in God’s redemption plan
Learn more about Jesus.

9. The Life of David 3 main periods… The Future King 1 Samuel 16-31
The preserving grace of God

10. The Life of David 3 main periods… The Triumphant King 2 Samuel 1-10
The enriching grace of God

11. The Life of David 3 main periods… The Troubled King
2 Samuel 11 – 1 Kings 2
The overcoming, forgiving grace of God

12. The Grace of God The all-sufficiency of God’s grace.
We need the truth of God’s preserving grace hammered powerfully home in our hearts.
Can God look after us?
Is Jesus really on the throne at all?

13. The Grace of God The truth of God’s enriching grace.
We do not live as we should – as children of God the king.
If the truth of God’s enriching grace were to grip us …
We are called and empowered to demonstrate all the riches of God’s grace and the reality of His power in our lives, in the world.

14. The Grace of God The truth of God’s over-ruling grace.
We are all like David
God’s grace continues to triumph even when we fail.
God’s purposes are certain and sure and nothing can defeat them, not even our failures.

15. Look for Truths Know and glorify Jesus more
Be encouraged in our walk as the people of God
God will fan the flames of faith in our lives
God’s grace will shine brightly from our lives!