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the four stones. Whhhooo are you?. Part 3: Purpose. Who was David?. How would you describe King David in a sentence? Describe him from a functional standpoint. How was David viewed by those he ruled over?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
the four stones...
Whhhooo are you?
Part 3: Purpose
Who was David?• How would you describe King
David in a sentence?
• Describe him from a functional standpoint.
• How was David viewed by those he ruled over?
Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, "For some time you have wanted to make David your
king. Now do it! For the LORD promised David, 'By my servant
David I will rescue my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all their
enemies.' "
2 Samuel 3:17-18
All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, "We are your own flesh and blood. In the
past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the
LORD said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel, and you
will become their ruler.' "
2 Samuel 5:1-2
2 Samuel 5:17-25
David’s Victories• 2 Samuel 8:–Subdued the Philistines–Defeated the Moabites• Subjugated through decimation –
tribute–Fought King of Zobah• Control of Euphrates–Captured 1000 chariots, 7000
charioteers, 20000 foot soldiers–Hamstrung all but 100 chariot horses
David’s Victories–Struck down 22,000 Arameans• Subjugated at Damascus, tribute
–King of Hamath voluntarily brings tribute–Struck down 18,000 Edomites• Subjugation, garrisons
• The LORD gave David victory wherever he went. (v.14)
David’s Victories• Killed 700 charioteers and
40,000 foot soldiers rallied by the Ammonites (2 Samuel 10)
• Defeated the Ammonites and their king (2 Samuel 12)
• Put down multiple internal rebellions (but that’s the 4th stone…)
Abrupt Change…• Read 2 Samuel 21:15-17–War with the Philistines–David went with his men to fight–He became exhausted–Targeted by a well-equipped and
vengeful giant–David’s men swear to prevent him
from fighting again, for fear of ramifications
Exhaustion• David, one of the greatest
warriors ever recorded, became tired.
• What changed?• If God has ordained a limit to our
youth, energy, and commission to a task, what should we do about it?–David did not squander his physical
ability to fight when God willed him to fight.
Targeted for Defeat• Safe assumption that killing King
David was one of the greatest military quests in the history of warfare.
• In your capacity, the higher you rise, the greater your profile to the enemy.
• What do you make of David’s willingness to fight despite this reality?
Attacked by a “New Sword”
• Do not let past victories convince you that the enemy doesn’t come up with new tactics.
• The enemy is perfectly capable of tailoring his attack to exploit your vulnerabilities.
• Don’t narrowly interpret! A “new sword” can be anything designed to take you off-guard…including a smooth stone!
Time for Change• This battle was pivotal in two ways:–This marked the end of David’s long
career on the battlefield. God has other purposes for him now.–This marked a time for others to fill
this role, which they handily did.
• David could have stood in the way, imperiling both.
New Testament Reassignments
• Stephen• Paul–Each man ended with radically
different tasks than they started with.–Each man gave their all in their
former assignments.–Each man gave their all in their
new assignments.
2 Samuel 7:8-16
Personal Application• How has God used you in the
past?• How has that equipped you for
what you’re doing now?• What pockets of resistance to
you have to change?• How can you know it’s God’s will
for you to change (vs. persevere)?
Personal Application• Are you resisting change now, to
the peril of your mission and purpose?
• What “new swords” are you facing in your own journey?
• Whom are you mentoring to fill your place when God has ordained you to move on?
• Are you spending every ounce of your strength for the task a hand?