King David

2 Samuel 5-7


After reading this passage, I have not been lead in any specific direction for a blog post on it, so I am simply posting the sermon outline from the E100 site:

Key Thought: David shows us how to have a close relationship with God.

Overview: Let’s examine the traits David built into his life during his struggle to the top. First, David sought God’s direction (5:19, 23). He also celebrated God’s work (6:14, 21). If your times of worship are becoming dry or routine, get in touch with what God is doing around you. And David focused on God’s priorities (7:18-29) and understood God’s “big picture” (7:23). It all helped him become a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22).

Sermon Outline:

1. David: A Man After God’s Own Heart
   • David sought God’s direction (5:19, 23)
   • David celebrated God’s work (6:14, 21)
   • David focused on God’s priorities (7:18-29)
2. [Us]: Becoming A Person After God’s Own Heart
   • God is pleased with those who seek His direction for their lives (Proverbs 3:5-8)
   • God is pleased with those who worship and celebrate Him and His works (2 Samuel 6:16-7:17)
   • God is pleased with those who seek to know and focus on His priorities (I Kings 3:5-15)

Challenge: Make it your heart’s desire to know God better.