Sermon SidekickThe Life of David
Follow major scenes in David's story in ten days, from a shepherd chosen after his older brothers to a king whose failures were as public as his faith.
Reading 1
Samuel Anoints David1 Samuel 16:1–13After Samuel sees Jesse's older sons, the LORD directs him to anoint David, the youngest, because the LORD looks at the heart.
Reading 2
David Slays Goliath1 Samuel 17:38–58The boy God chose in secret now steps up in public, facing a giant with nothing but a sling and total trust in God.
Reading 3
Saul Envies David1 Samuel 18:5–16Winning the battle makes David famous, but it also makes King Saul jealous, and that jealousy will shape years of David's life.
Reading 4
David Spares Saul1 Samuel 24:1–15Hiding in a cave with his enemy within reach, David shows us who he really is by refusing to grab the throne with his own hands.
Reading 5
David Anointed King of All Israel2 Samuel 5:1–5After years of running and waiting, the promise from the field finally comes true, and David is crowned king of all Israel.
Reading 6
God’s Covenant with David2 Samuel 7:1–17David wants to build God a house, but God flips the script and promises to build David a family line that will last forever.
Reading 7
David and Bathsheba2 Samuel 11:1–13At the height of his power, David makes his worst choice, and the story doesn't hide it, because the Bible tells the truth about its heroes.
Reading 8
Nathan Rebukes David2 Samuel 12:1–12The LORD sends Nathan with a parable that exposes David's sin and brings the king to confession.
Reading 9
Create in Me a Clean Heart, O GodPsalm 51:1–19The psalm's heading connects this prayer of confession with Nathan confronting David after his sin with Bathsheba.
Reading 10
David’s Prayer of Blessing1 Chronicles 29:10–20At the end of his life, David hands everything to God and the next generation, praising the One who took him from the pasture to the throne.
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