The Courage of David
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The Courage of David Gospel Meeting w/ the Mt. Baker church of Christ in Bellingham, WA
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Gospel Meeting w/ the Mt. Baker church of Christ in Bellingham, WA. The Courage of David. Introduction. The courage of David was manifest throughout his life: During his youth, During his flight, During his reign, & At the end of his days. During His Youth. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Courageof David
Gospel Meeting w/ the Mt. Baker church of Christ in Bellingham, WA
Introduction
The courage of David was manifest throughout his life: During his youth, During his flight, During his reign, & At the end of his days.
During His Youth
While still a youth, David evidenced courage in defending his father’s flock, and afterwards, in opposing the blasphemous taunts of Goliath (1 Sam. 17:20-52).
During His Flight
During his years as a fugitive, David demonstrated courage by not lifting up his hand prematurely against King Saul, the Lord’s anointed, but patiently waited upon God (1 Sam. 26:1-25).
Early in His Reign
Near the beginning of his reign, David expressed courage in his prayerful response to the revelation of God’s plan, purpose and promises (2 Sam. 7:18-29, esp. vs. 27).
In the Psalms
In the midst of his reign, David expressed courage in the 27th Psalm, a song of fearless trust in God (cf. vs. 14), and in the 31st Psalm, a song of complaint and of praise (cf. vs. 24).
Late in His Reign
Near the end of his reign, David expressed courage in his multiple charges to Solomon regarding the building of the temple (1 Chron. 22:6-13, esp. vs. 13; 28:9-21, exp. vs. 10).
Conclusion
David, a man after God’s own heart, courageously served his own generation (Acts 13:32-41, esp. vs. 36).
What about us? Will we defend God’s honor? Will we wait upon the Lord? Will we obey God’s word? Will we admit wrong when we fail? Will we transmit such commitment to the next generation?
