David
– Seeking God Faithfully
Lesson 6: "The Bible Tells It Like It Is" I Samuel 20-21
"So David pretended to be insane…" I Sam. 21:13
David’s Slide From Faith to Fear
Moving away from God is usually done in small steps
Humanly speaking, David’s fear is understandable
David lost sight of what God is capable of doing
David took matters into his own hands
A Strange Intervention
Message for Saul – God could still change Saul’s heart and life
Message for David – Without God’s permission nothing could harm David
David’s response? One of confusion, doubt and anxiety (I Samuel 20:1)
1st Scheme
Where is God in this plan? (See I Sam. 17:37, and 17:45-47)
2nd Scheme
More fabrications, one sin leads to another
Be sure your sin will find you out
These lies had tragic consequences (I Samuel 22)
3rd Scheme
Is this the "man after God’s own heart"
David ends up in a dark cave, a long way from the triumph over Goliath
Psalms 34
Remain Humble! (v. 1-3)
Keep Praying! (v. 4-7)
Trust God! (v. 8-9)
Be Honest! (v. 11-14)
Be Righteous! (v. 15-18)
Rest In God! (v. 19-22)
2 Principles
#1) Turning to God is always the right choice
#2)
Trusting God goes hand in hand with our own responsibility
For next week, read I Samuel 23; Psalms 27 and 31
