Preparation Put to Use
Among the preparations we thought about last week in David's life, one was his ability with the harp. (See David's Preparations) Even though David was anointed to be the next…
David’s Preparation
How thrilling for David to be anointed as king by the prophet Samuel. (See David, a King?) But wouldn't you love to be a fly on the wall to hear…
David, a King?
Last week, we saw how the people of Israel longed for a king, "like the other nations." (See Saul the King) Saul was chosen but proved to be disappointing. The…
David – A Man After God’s Own Heart
"He (or she) is a person after God's own heart." Can you think of anything better for someone to say about you than that? When King Saul had disobeyed God,…
David – Persistence, Patience, Hope
So what does one do when one is waiting for a replaced knee to heal? Exercise, rest, prop up with ice packs, eat, sleep, pile up ice packs, exercise,…
David – Trusting
David is on the run with Saul in hot pursuit. Saul doesn't like the women singing, "Saul has killed his thousands and David his tens of thousands." At first, Saul…
David – Fighting the Giant of Jealousy
Meanwhile... back to David. We last left David standing victoriously over the slain Goliath. David has another giant to overcome—Saul's jealousy. Now at first, Saul was delighted with David. For…
David – Slaying the Giant
Now, the story we know so well. David is up for fighting Goliath and Saul has given the go-ahead. "Go, and the Lord be with you." I Samuel 17:37b We can…
David – Up for the Challenge
We left David playing soothing tunes for King Saul's troubled soul. (Last week's blog.) David didn't stay at the palace, however, he went back and forth from shepherding in the hills…
David – Soothing a Troubled Soul
Today, we will watch David using his gift of music. Remember how he practiced his harp on the hillside, making up songs of praise to God, and soothing the…