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Explore the life of David in the Old Testament, from youthful anointment to kingly missions, learning how God's calling transcends past mistakes. Witness David's rise from Ziklag to kingship, guided by the Spirit, in Acts 13:22. Discover how confessing sins and embracing destiny shaped David's legacy. Gain insights into staying wise amidst miracles; Saul's jealousy and David's humility echo through the ages in 1 Samuel 18:13-14.
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The Crown Has Come To Ziklag
DAVID…THE MODELI SAMUEL 16:13 • “…the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward.” • David is the only one mentioned in the Old Testament where the Spirit remained with him • The Bible records David’s birth, life and death in greater detail than any other person’s history in the Old Testament
DAVID…THE MANACTS 13:22 • When Samuel anointed David he was a young lad…but God called David a man • God saw something in David that others could not see…even his own father • God calls things that aren’t as though they are • “God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did…”– ROMANS 4:17
DAVID…THE MANACTS 13:22 • God does not determine our future by our past or present situations • David had a past that he had to deal with…and he dealt with it • The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin…then we must confess our sin
DAVID…THE MANACTS 13:22 • “I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden, I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,’ and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.” – PSALM 32:5
DAVID…THE MISSIONI SAMUEL 18:13-14 • He was anointed to be King of Judah as a teenager…but he was unprepared • Facing Goliath was one of David’s lessons • Any time your presence diminishes the significance of another…you will become a secret enemy
DAVID…THE MISSIONI SAMUEL 18:13-14 • “Therefore Saul removed him from his presence, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people. And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.” – v. 13-14 • One of the most difficult places to be is in the middle of a miracle