Kings of the Old Testament-David, Son of Jesse ILLC 8 th Grade Sunday School

Kings of the Old Testament-Kings of the Old Testament-David, Son of JesseDavid, Son of Jesse

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• We will study three main points.– God sees into the heart of every person.– We need to put our trust in God.– Rulers are the servants of God and for

conscience sake we obey the laws of the land.


• Vocabulary• Persecution

– In your own words “What does it mean?”– To continually treat someone cruelly and unfairly,

especially because of that person’s ideas or political beliefs – Children’s Dictionary (write it in your notebook)

– What are some examples? – Have you been persecuted?– Have you persecuted others?


• Some facts about David– Youngest son of Jesse– One of eight brothers– His name is mentioned over 1000 times in the

Old and New Testament– David means “Beloved”– He was a shepherd, musician, faithful friend,

and king

David the MusicianDavid the Musician


• I. God sees into the heart of every person– The example of how David was chosen to be

king. (1Sam 16: 1,5,6)• “The Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his

countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” 1Sam 16:7


• God can see into your heart and my heart also.

• Can we hide anything from Him?– He knows our cares– He knows our fears– He knows our needs– He knows the sin that we have fallen into


• II. We need to put our trust in God– What does it mean to trust?– Do you have an example? – David’s example of trusting in God– As a shepherd – lion and bear

• “There came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: And I went out after him, and smote him and delivered it out of his mouth” 1Sam 16:34-35


• Equipment typically carried by Biblical shepherds included: (write in your notebook)– a bag made of a full goat's skin, with legs tied, in

which was carried food or other items. – a sling for defending himself and the flock against wild

animals. – a flute for entertaining himself and the sheep. – a cloak that was also used for night-time bedding. – a stick (rod) about a yard/meter long with a knob on

one end. – a staff, or "shepherd's crook," that looked somewhat

like a modern cane.


• What did David look like?– David's appearance is not known in great detail, however we do

know that he was described as handsome, had red hair (i.e. "ruddy"), and was relatively short in stature (1 Samuel 16:12, 17:42).

• How old do you think David was when he fought Goliath?– At age 17, he was summoned by King Saul to the battlefield to

play music for Saul. Meanwhile the giant Philistine Goliath taunted the Israelites and dared them to send out their strongest soldier to do battle, a one-on-one battle to prove which side was the strongest. Of course, Goliath, being about 320 cms tall, had no doubts he would win.


– Battle against Goliath• David volunteered to fight Goliath• Goliath was eight cubits tall. (10-12 ft)• “The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the

lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliverer me out of the hand of this Philistine. 1 Sam 16:37

• “And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.” 1 Sam 17:40


• “And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.” 1 Sam 17:43

• “Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.” 1 Sam 16:45

David and GoliathDavid and Goliath


• III. Rulers are the servants of God and for conscience sake we obey the laws of the land.

• David gives us an example of how we are to relate to our leaders and government.

• What do you think should be our attitude or conduct?


• David’s experience– David spares Saul’s life two times– “Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the

Lord had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the Lord’s anointed. Moveover, my father, see yea, see the shirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of they robe, and killed thee not…” 1 Sam 24:10-11


• “And David answered and said. Behold the king’s spear! And let one of the young men come over and fetch it. The Lord render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the Lord delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed.” 1 Sam 26:22-23


• “The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, and his word was in my tongue. The god of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.” 2 Sam 23:2-3


• “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God” Rom 13:1


• “For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same.

• For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.” Rom 13:3-4


• Review– In your own words explain, “for the Lord seeth

not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”

– Give an example of how David trusted in God.– What is the main purpose of rulers?– How should a believer relate to the laws of our

land?


• This Quiz: King David • 1.) Where was David anointed as king of Israel?

Bethel Bethlehem Jerusalem Ramah

• 2.) How old was David when he first began to reign over Judah? 25 30 35 40


• 3.) Who was David's first wife? Merab Delilah Bathsheba Michal

• 4.) Which of David's sons tried to overthrow and kill him? Solomon Adrendam Absalom Abimelech


• 5.) Who refused to assist David and his men, and died as a result? Eleazar Nabal Saul Abimelech

• 6.) Which former King of Israel tried to kill David out of envy? Joash Solomon Ahab Saul

Saul attempts to kill DavidSaul attempts to kill David


• 7.) Who was the Prophet that confronted David with his adultery? Samuel Nathan Elisha Elijah

• 8.) What was the cost of David's sin with Bathsheba? A lamb sacrifice They could never marry Their first born would die Repent in sackcloth and ashes


• 9.) After Absalom rebelled against King David, who did Absalom appoint as commander over his army in Joab`s place? Abiathar Abner Amasa Abishai

• 10.) How did David's son Absalom die? Caught in a tree by his hair His head was cut off by a Philistine Killed by his own captain Three darts thrust into his heart

Absolom FleesAbsolom Flees


• 11.) Who was crippled son of Jonathan who was given a permanent place at King David`s royal table? Maacah Hephzibah Mephibosheth Abishai

• 12.) How many years did David rule as king of Israel? 10 30 40 60


• Answers:

• 1-Bethlehem ,2- 25, 3- Michal ,4- Absalom

• 5- Nabal, 6- Saul,7- Nathan, 8- Their first born would die

• 9- Abner, 10- Three darts into this heart,

• 11- Mephibosheth, 12- 40

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