1 Samuel 16:01-13 Anointing of David

In this study:

  • Contrast between Saul and David
  • Is it ever morally acceptable to lie?
  • Biblical examples of godly deception
  • Danger of falling into moral relativism
  • Review of Chapter 15
  • The troubling requirement to kill every man, woman, child, and infant, as well as all sheep, camels, and donkeys
  • To obey is better than sacrifice
  • Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart
  • David’s training as a shepherd
  • David’s  grueling 15-year  training under an oppressive authority
  • Examples of Psalms that came from David’s heart during these very difficult times

Stay in the battle!

Steve

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Steve serves as chaplain and teacher at Cross Creek Christian School in Sweetwater, TN. He previously taught math, physics, and ACT prep in public high schools in Tennessee and Texas. He has served churches in Tennessee, Florida, and Texas as minister of education, associate pastor, and senior pastor.