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The Mistakes Of King DavidThe Mistakes Of King David

Acts 13:13-23

King David: Victories And Defeats

Acts 13:13-23

King David: Victories And Defeats

History of King DavidHistory of King David

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David a hero by man standard.David a hero by man standard.

Victories:Victories:Smote Moab.Smote Moab. 2 Sam. 8:22 Sam. 8:2

Smote King ofSmote King of ZobahZobah.. 2 Sam. 8:32 Sam. 8:3

Smote Syria.Smote Syria. 2 Sam. 8:52 Sam. 8:5

Killed a lion and a bear.Killed a lion and a bear. 1 Sam. 17:331 Sam. 17:33--3636

Killed Goliath the Philistine.Killed Goliath the Philistine. 1 Sam. 17:411 Sam. 17:41--5050

Praised by the women of Israel.Praised by the women of Israel. 1 Sam. 18:71 Sam. 18:7

History of King DavidHistory of King David

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David a hero by Gods standard.David a hero by Gods standard.

Jehovahs anointed as King.Jehovahs anointed as King. 1 Sam. 16:61 Sam. 16:6--1313

Davids faith conquered his fear.Davids faith conquered his fear. 1 Sam. 17:26ff1 Sam. 17:26ff

Saul offered a reward.Saul offered a reward. 1 Sam. 17:251 Sam. 17:25

Davids confidence in the Lord.Davids confidence in the Lord. 1 Sam. 17:36ff1 Sam. 17:36ff

David received the promise.David received the promise. 2 Sam. 7:122 Sam. 7:12--1616

A man after Gods own heart.A man after Gods own heart.Acts 13:22Acts 13:22

Man of faith.Man of faith. Heb. 11:32Heb. 11:32--3434

Davids Mistakess

Faith Vs. Pride

Davids Mistakess

Faith Vs. Pride

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PridePride

Pride caused him to number the people.Pride caused him to number the people.

After war with the Philistines.After war with the Philistines. 1 Chron. 21:11 Chron. 21:1

God displeased and smote the peopleGod displeased and smote the people

(1(1 ChronChron 21:7)21:7)ConsequencesConsequences 70,000 died.70,000 died.

2 Sam. 24:12 Sam. 24:1

David repented.David repented. 2 Sam. 24:10; 1 Chron. 21:162 Sam. 24:10; 1 Chron. 21:16

Davids Mistakes

Faith Vs. Anxiety

Davids Mistakes

Faith Vs. Anxiety

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Anxiety.Anxiety.

Many hated him.Many hated him. Ps. 69:4Ps. 69:4

Saul.Saul. 1 Sam. 18:10; 19:2,9; 20:11 Sam. 18:10; 19:2,9; 20:1--33

Pursues DavidPursues David1 Sam. Ch. 231 Sam. Ch. 23--2424

Absalom, his son rebelled.Absalom, his son rebelled. 2 Sam. 15:122 Sam. 15:12

2 Sam. 19 (note: 2 Sam. 18:5, 29ff)2 Sam. 19 (note: 2 Sam. 18:5, 29ff)

David overcame his anxiety.David overcame his anxiety.

Heb. 13:6; quote fromPs. 118:6Heb. 13:6; quote fromPs. 118:6

1 Pet. 5:7; quote from Ps. 55:221 Pet. 5:7; quote from Ps. 55:22

Davids Mistakes

Faith Vs. Revenge

Davids Mistakes

Faith Vs. Revenge

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Revenge.Revenge.

David wanted to killDavid wanted to kill NabalNabal.. 1 Sam. 25:2ff, 13,1 Sam. 25:2ff, 13,2121--2525

David overcame his revenge.David overcame his revenge.

Allowed King Saul to live.Allowed King Saul to live.

1 Sam. 241 Sam. 24--25 (En25 (En--gedigedi); cf. 1 Sam. 26:9); cf. 1 Sam. 26:9--1010

((ZiphZiph))

AllowedAllowed NabalNabal to live.to live. 1 Sam. 25:321 Sam. 25:32--3333


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Davids Mistakes

Faith Vs. Lust

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Faith Vs. Lust

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Lust.Lust. 2 Sam. 112 Sam. 11

IdlenessIdleness (1(1--2);2); Evil thoughtsEvil thoughts (2(2--3);3); Coveting hisCoveting his

neighbors wifeneighbors wife (3(3--4);4); Adultery (4); Lying & deceitAdultery (4); Lying & deceit (6(6--13);13);

MurderMurder(14(14--17);17); HypocrisyHypocrisy (25)(25)

Caused enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme.Caused enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme.

2 Sam. 12:142 Sam. 12:14

David overcame his lust.David overcame his lust.

Nathans rebuke.Nathans rebuke. 2 Sam. 12:12 Sam. 12:1--6,6,

David repents.David repents. 2 Sam. 12:13; cf. Ps. 51:1ff2 Sam. 12:13; cf. Ps. 51:1ff

Note what David says about rebellion.Note what David says about rebellion. Ps. 32:3Ps. 32:3--5, 95, 9--1010

Davids Mistakes

Faith Vs. Despair

Davids Mistakes

Faith Vs. Despair

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Despair.Despair.

Child dies.Child dies. 2 Sam. 12:102 Sam. 12:10--2323

AmnonAmnon rapes Tamar.rapes Tamar. 2 Sam. 13:12 Sam. 13:1--1414

Absalom killsAbsalom kills AmnonAmnon.. 2 Sam. 13:322 Sam. 13:32--3333

Absalom rebels against David.Absalom rebels against David. 2 Sam. 15:132 Sam. 15:13--14, 3014, 30--31;31;

16:6; 17:2416:6; 17:24

Absalom is killed, David is crushed.Absalom is killed, David is crushed. 2 Sam. 18:332 Sam. 18:33

David overcame despair.David overcame despair. 2 Sam. 12:24; 2 Sam. 18:12 Sam. 12:24; 2 Sam. 18:1--88

Lessons To Be Learned:Lessons To Be Learned:

Application:Application: Lesson On CourageLesson On Courage

Faith Vs. FearFaith Vs. Fear

We need to be men of courage today.We need to be men of courage today.

Mt. 10:28; Rev. 21:8Mt. 10:28; Rev. 21:8

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Application:Application: Lesson On HumilityLesson On Humility

Faith Vs. PrideFaith Vs. Pride

Ps 8:3Ps 8:3--4 When I consider thy heavens, the work of4 When I consider thy heavens, the work of

thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hastthy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast

ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him?ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him?

And the son of man, that thouAnd the son of man, that thou visitestvisitest him?him?

cf. Ps. 33:16cf. Ps. 33:16--1818

Rom. 12:3; 1 Cor. 1:25; Mt. 18:3;Rom. 12:3; 1 Cor. 1:25; Mt. 18:3; JmsJms. 4:6,10. 4:6,1010


Application:Application: Lesson On TrustLesson On Trust

Faith Vs. AnxietyFaith Vs. Anxiety

David quoted inDavid quoted in Heb. 13:6; cf. Ps. 118:6Heb. 13:6; cf. Ps. 118:6

David quoted inDavid quoted in 1 Pet. 5:7; cf. Ps. 55:221 Pet. 5:7; cf. Ps. 55:22

1 Cor. 10:131 Cor. 10:13

Mt. 6:33Mt. 6:33--34; Phil. 4:634; Phil. 4:6--77

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Lessons To Be Learned:Lessons To Be Learned:Application:Application: Lesson On PatienceLesson On Patience

Faith Vs. RevengeFaith Vs. RevengeDavid lived under the O.T. law of God.David lived under the O.T. law of God. Vengeance is mine,Vengeance is mine,

and recompense, At the time when their foot shall slide: Forand recompense, At the time when their foot shall slide: Forthe day of their calamity is at hand, And the things that are tothe day of their calamity is at hand, And the things that are tocome upon them shall make haste. For Jehovah will judge hiscome upon them shall make haste. For Jehovah will judge his

people (Deut 32:35people (Deut 32:35--36)36)

We live under the N.T. law of God.We live under the N.T. law of God. Avenge not yourselves,Avenge not yourselves,beloved, but give place unto the wrath (of God): for it isbeloved, but give place unto the wrath (of God): for it iswritten, Vengeancewritten, Vengeance belongethbelongeth unto me; I will recompense,unto me; I will recompense,saithsaith the Lord (Rom 12:19; cf. Mt. 6:38the Lord (Rom 12:19; cf. Mt. 6:38--39)39)

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Application:Application: Lesson On SelfLesson On Self--ControlControl

Faith Vs. LustFaith Vs. Lust

Control the heart.Control the heart. Mt. 15:18Mt. 15:18--1919

LUSTLUST ---- Rom 1:24; 1 Cor. 6:18; 1Rom 1:24; 1 Cor. 6:18; 1 CorCor 10:6;10:6;

Gal 5:16Gal 5:16--17,24; Eph. 2:3; Titus 2:12; 1 Peter17,24; Eph. 2:3; Titus 2:12; 1 Peter

1:14; (cf. Gen. 39:71:14; (cf. Gen. 39:7--12)12)

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Application:Application: Lesson On HopeLesson On Hope

Faith Vs. DespairFaith Vs. Despair

Cf. Ps. 23Cf. Ps. 23

Despair replaced with hope.Despair replaced with hope. 1 Cor. 15:55ff;1 Cor. 15:55ff;

cf. 2 Cor. 4:18ffcf. 2 Cor. 4:18ff

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Conclusion

Lessons To Be Learned:

Conclusion

Lessons To Be Learned:

May we heed the words of this great hero of faith to hisMay we heed the words of this great hero of faith to his

son Solomon..son Solomon..

11 ChronChron 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the

God of thy father, andGod of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart andserve him with a perfect heart and

with a willing mindwith a willing mind; for Jehovah; for Jehovah searchethsearcheth all hearts, andall hearts, and

understandethunderstandethall the imaginations of the thoughtsall the imaginations of the thoughts:: if thouif thou

seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thouseek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou

forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.15

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