victory from the heart

From Outlaw to Monarch:the Life of King David (Intro)

Victory From the Heart

The People Want a Powerful King

THE BACKGROUND: KING SAUL

“Look,” they told him, “you are now old, and your sons are not like you. Give us a king to judge us like all the other nations have.” 1 Samuel 8:5

The People Want a Powerful KingGod Gives Them What They Want•Even though it would cost them dearly…


“This is how a king will reign over you,” Samuel said. “The king will draft your sons and assign them to his chariots and his charioteers…1 Samuel 8:11

The People Want a Powerful KingGod Gives Them What They Want•Even though it would cost them dearly…•They wanted POWER / PRESTIGE / SECURITY


But the people refused to listen to Samuel’s warning. “Even so, we still want a king,” they said. “We want to be like the nations around us. Our king will judge us and lead us into battle.” 1 Samuel 8:19-20

The People Want a Powerful KingGod Gives Them What They Want•Even though it would cost them dearly…•They wanted POWER / PRESTIGE / SECURITY•God’s leadership was rejected……


“Do everything they say to you,” the Lord replied, “for it is me they are rejecting, not you. They don’t want me to be their king any longer. 1 Samuel 8:7

The People Want a Powerful KingGod Gives Them What They Want•Even though it would cost them dearly…•They wanted POWER / PRESTIGE / SECURITY•God’s leadership was rejected…•God gave them a powerful man…


Saul was the most handsome man in Israel—head and shoulders taller than anyone else in the land. 1 Samuel 9:2

The People Want a Powerful KingGod Gives Them What They WantSaul Initially Seems Humble, a Godly Man


Saul replied, “But I’m only from the tribe of Benjamin, the smallest tribe in Israel, and my family is the least important of all the families of that tribe! Why are you talking like this to me?” 1 Samuel 9:21

Then the people exclaimed to Samuel, “Now where are those men who said, ‘Why should Saul rule over us?’ Bring them here, and we will kill them!” But Saul replied, “No one will be executed today, for today the Lord has rescued Israel!” 1 Samuel 11:12-13

The People Want a Powerful KingGod Gives Them What They WantSaul Initially Seems Humble, a Godly Man•He even tastes the power of God!


When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, they saw a group of prophets coming toward them. Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he, too, began to prophesy. 1 Samuel 10:10

The People Want a Powerful KingGod Gives Them What They WantSaul Initially Seems Humble, a Godly Man•He even tastes the power of God!•But he was actually weak & unwilling…


“Where have you been?” Saul’s uncle asked him and his servant. “We were looking for the donkeys,” Saul replied, “but we couldn’t find them. So we went to Samuel to ask him where they were.” “Oh? And what did he say?” his uncle asked.

“He told us that the donkeys had already been found,” Saul replied. But Saul didn’t tell his uncle what Samuel said about the kingdom. 1 Samuel 10:14-16

LATER: …they asked the Lord, “Where is he?” And the Lord replied, “He is hiding among the baggage.” So they found him and brought him out, and he stood head and shoulders above anyone else. 1 Samuel 10:22-23

The People Want a Powerful KingGod Gives Them What They WantSaul Initially Seems Humble, a Godly ManThe Heart of Self-Will


Some of them crossed the Jordan River and escaped into the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul’s Disobedience and Samuel’s Rebuke Meanwhile, Saul stayed at Gilgal, and his men were trembling with fear. Saul waited there seven days for Samuel, as Samuel had instructed him earlier, but Samuel still didn’t come. Saul realized that his troops were rapidly slipping away.

So he demanded, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings!” And Saul sacrificed the burnt offering himself. 1 Samuel 13:7-11

“How foolish!” Samuel exclaimed. “You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you. Had you kept it, the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever.

But now your kingdom must end, for the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart. The Lord has already appointed him to be the leader of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.” 1 Samuel 13:13-14

The People Want a Powerful KingGod Gives Them What They WantSaul Initially Seems Humble, a Godly ManThe Heart of Self-WillGod Finds a New Heart: David


“the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart…” 1 Samuel 13:14

The People Want a Powerful KingGod Gives Them What They WantSaul Initially Seems Humble, a Godly ManThe Heart of Self-WillGod Finds a New Heart: DavidSaul the Destroyer•Destroys himself & everyone else

THE BACKGROUND: KING SAUL Hunts David

Lies to God & etc…

Turns to Witchcraft

Kills His Own Sons

Commits Suicide

KING SAUL KING DAVIDAppeared Good• Strong• A “Good Boy”

A Religious Heart / a Heart for God

Saul was the most handsome man in Israel—head and shoulders taller than anyone else in the land. 1 Samuel 9:2

KING SAUL KING DAVIDAppeared Good• Strong• A “Good Boy”


Samuel said, “What is this you have done?” Saul replied, “I saw my men scattering from me, and you didn’t arrive when you said you would, and the Philistines are at Micmash ready for battle…

So I said, ‘The Philistines are ready to march against us…and I haven’t even asked for the Lord’s help!’ So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering myself before you came.” 1 Samuel 13:11-12

KING SAUL KING DAVID

Appeared Good• Strong• A “Good Boy”


Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.” “Send for him at once,” Samuel said…1 Samuel 16:11

Appeared Not-So-Good• Weak• A “Bad Boy”

So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.” 1 Samuel 16:12 (NLT)

KING SAUL KING DAVID

Appeared Good• Strong• A “Good Boy”


David went to the town of Nob to see Ahimelech the priest. Ahimelech trembled when he saw him. “Why are you alone?” he asked. “Why is no one with you?” 1 Samuel 21:1-4 (NLT)

Appeared Not-So-Good• Weak• A “Bad Boy”

“The king has sent me on a private matter,” David said. “He told me not to tell anyone why I am here. I have told my men where to meet me later. Now, what is there to eat? Give me five loaves of bread or anything else you have.” “We don’t have any regular bread,” the priest replied. “But there is the holy bread…”

KING SAUL KING DAVIDAppeared Not-So-Good• Weak• A “Bad Boy”Spiritual Life Inside • God-Reliant• God-Seeeker• Vulnerable

Powerful

Appeared Good• Strong• A “Good Boy”Religious Inside• Self-Reliant• Reward-Seeker• Mind GamesWeak & Destructive


So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering myself before you came.” 13:11-12


Powerful


A Religious Heart / a Heart for GodThis was their song: “Saul

has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands!” This made Saul very angry. “What’s this?” he said. “They credit David with ten thousands and me with only thousands. Next they’ll be making him their king!” So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David.

1 Samuel 18:7-9


Powerful


A Religious Heart / a Heart for GodWhen Samuel finally found him,

Saul greeted him cheerfully. “May the Lord bless you,” he said. “I have carried out the Lord’s command!” “Then what is all the bleating of sheep and goats and the lowing of cattle I hear?” Samuel demanded. “It’s true that the army spared the best of the sheep, goats, and cattle,” Saul admitted. “But they are going to sacrifice them to the Lord your God. We have destroyed everything else.” 1 Samuel 15:13-15

Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the Lord’s command, for I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded. 1 Samuel 15:24

But now, please forgive my sin and come back with me so that I may worship the Lord.” 1 Samuel 15:25

KING SAUL KING DAVIDAppeared Not-So-Good• Weak• A “Bad Boy”Spiritual Life Inside • God-Reliant• Reward-Delayed• Vulnerable

Powerful



My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed! Psalms 57:7 (KJV)

My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! Psalms 57:7 (NLT)


Powerful


A Religious Heart / a Heart for God“Now’s your opportunity!” David’s men whispered to him. “Today the Lord is telling you, ‘I will certainly put your enemy into your power, to do with as you wish.’” So David crept forward and cut off a piece of the hem of Saul’s robe. 1 Samuel 24:4 (NLT)

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 (NLT)


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A Religious Heart / a Heart for GodNABAL: May God strike me and kill me if even one man of his household is still alive tomorrow morning!” 1 Samuel 25:22 (NLT)

David replied to Abigail, “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you to meet me today! 1 Samuel 25:32 (NLT)


Powerful


A Religious Heart / a Heart for GodNow the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul, and the Lord sent a tormenting spirit that filled him with depression and fear. 1 Samuel 16:14 (NLT)

KING SAUL KING DAVIDAppeared Not-So-Good• Weak• A “Bad Boy”Spiritual Life Inside • God-Reliant• Reward-Delayed• VulnerablePowerful & Victorious!



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The Central Character of the Old Testament•Occupies 66 chapters of biographical material•Wrote about 80 chapters in Psalms•Mentioned 59 times in the New TestamentThe Title for ‘Messiah’ – “Son of David”Blows Away Religious Views of God!•Plotted Adultry / Murder / etc.•Still the Best Picture of Relating with the Living God.

DAVID’S VICTORIOUS HEART…

God Responds to the Heart

Victory From The Heart

The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him…” 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NLT)

God Responds to the HeartOur Honor & Purpose: Indwelling of God


So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David from that day on. 1 Samuel 16:13 (NLT)

God Responds to the HeartOur Honor & Purpose: Indwelling of God• Experienced today as never

before!


These people are not drunk, as some of you are assuming. Nine o’clock in the morning is much too early for that. Acts 2:15 (NLT)

God Responds to the HeartOur Honor & Purpose: Indwelling of GodThe Spiritual Issue with High Stakes


Now the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul, and the Lord sent a tormenting spirit that filled him with depression and fear. 1 Samuel 16:14 (NLT)

God Responds to the HeartOur Honor & Purpose: Indwelling of GodThe Spiritual Issue with High StakesA Mess Grows, or God’s Presence Grows• Hard Heart or Mind Games…


That is why the Holy Spirit says, “Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled, when they tested me in the wilderness. Hebrews 3:7-8 (NLT)

And He said* to them, "Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save a life or to kill?" But they kept silent. After looking around at them with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart, He said* to the man, "Stretch out your hand." And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored. Mark 3:4-5 (NASB)

God Responds to the HeartOur Honor & Purpose: Indwelling of GodThe Spiritual Issue with High StakesA Mess Grows, or God’s Presence Grows• Hard Heart & Mind Games…• Or a New Heart


And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT)

God Responds to the HeartOur Honor & Purpose: Indwelling of GodThe Spiritual Issue with High StakesA Mess Grows, or God’s Presence Grows• Hard Heart & Mind Games…• Or a New Heart


For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)

Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way. Psalms 139:23-24 (NASB)

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.

He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.

Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalms 23:1-6 (NASB)

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