The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-07-18
Lesson for July Fl
DAVID

DAVID
LESSON TEXT Samuel 26:5-12; II
Samuel 1882.
GOLDEN TEXT-Look not every
man on his own things, but every
man also on the things of others
Philippians ga.
PRIMARY ToP1C-David and the
Sleeping King
JUNIOR TOPIC-David and the
Sleeping King.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-David the Great Hearted.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-A Generous Attitude Toward
Others.
David is one of the most prominent
Of Bible characters. His many-sided
life and his close association with
Christ give him place of importance
second to none in all the Bible. 1t is
in this light that this great character
should be viewed, and not merely as
David (The Great-Hearted).
l. His Birth and Youth Il Sam. 16;
17:15, 34).
Bethlehem was the place of his birth,
as well as that of his greater Son
Matt. :46). He was the youngest of
Jesse's eight sons His young manhood
was spent as a shepherd This was the
first period of his schooling and prep
aration for life. From the brief de-
scriptive word we learn that in his per-
sonal appearance he had auburn hair,
fair eyes and a beautiful countenance
(16:12). His life as shepherd was
attended with real hazards III :3437).
II. His Amounting Il Sam. 16:6-13).
God had revealed to Samuel that one
of Jesse'S sons was to be the new king.
In determination of the divine choice,
Jesse's sons passed before Samuel in
order, beginning with Eliab, the Oldest
Eliab was rejected in spite of his ia
vorable physical qualifications. His in
ner condition as seen by God disquali
fed him. All glorying in the flesh must
be set aside in the choice of a man for
a place in Gods program. David was
chosen because of his fidelity as a shep-
herd boy. When the amounting oil was
being applied, the Spirit of the Lord
came upon him. David's attractiveness
as a young man, and his unusual gifts
were all to no avail without the Spirit
Ill. DaVid's Life at the Royal Court.
l. AS harpst and armorbearer to
Saul Il Sam. 16:19-23). He was
brought to play his harp before Saul
in order that the evil spirit might be
allayed.
2. His triumph over Goliath. For
some reason David returned to look
after his fathers sheep. On being sent
on an errand to his brethren in the
camp, he saw the Philistine giant, Co
Hath, defying God and the army of Is
rael. He volunteered to fight, skillful-
~ slung the stone which felled the
giant, and with Goliath's own sword
cut off his head
8. Won the friendship of Jonathan.
This friendship has been immortalized
in the worlds thought. 1t was unique
in that it occurred between two men
of rival worldly interest. Jonathan
was the crown prince, heir to the
throne. David was heir to the throne
according to divine purpose. knowing
this, Jonathan waived his rights.
w. David's Life as an Outlaw Il
Sam. p :10-31 :13).
Though God anointed him king, Da-
vid wandered for years as an outlaw
to escape the murderous frenzy of Saul
During this time he did some foolish
things, but he also learned many things
in this bitter school which better fitted
him to be king, statesman, and poet,
leaving to the world rich heritage.
V. Gods Royal Covenant II Sam.
1916.
On the ground of the setting forth of
this covenant, he is the legal heir to
the kingdom. Jesus Christ shall one
day occupy the throne of his father
David duke 1888.
VI. David's Reign as King.
l. Made king. of Judah at Hebron
III Sam. 2:4r 81. A long war was
waged betwe the house of David and
that of Saul
2. King r all Israel QI Sam. 5 ~.
The elders of Israel at last invited
him to be king over all Israel accord
ing to the purpose of God as expressed
by Samuel when he anointed him king.
VII. David's Sins and Failures.
l. Refuge among the enemies of Is
rael Il SAM q, 30). This was a dis
graceful act Being the chosen and
anointed of God. he should have trust