Be a person after God’s own heart!

Be a person after God’s own heart!

Obey GodObey God1 Sam. 13:13-14 Saul v. DavidPr. 28:26 fool trusts his own heart

Philistines and Israelites punished for trusting in

themselves and disobeying God.

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Be HumbleBe HumbleSaul’s Pride David’s Humility

afraid servingmanipulative not think highlymurderous exceeds

runs to safety

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Defeat Your GoliathsDefeat Your GoliathsNot afraid to fight the good fightNot let others despise your youthNot intimidatedImmediately confrontBecome a leader

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Wait Upon The LordWait Upon The LordDavid waited for God

1 Sam. 24:1-7 didn’t kill SaulMatt. 5:43-45 love enemies, pray

Saul’s reaction to David’s obedience1 Sam. 24:16-17 turned from sin1 Sam. 26:21 confessed sinRom. 12:18-21 peace, coals of fire

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Repent QuicklyRepent QuicklyDavid’s sin with Bathsheba

2 Sam. 11:1-5 the storyWhat was the sin?

Matt. 5:27-30; Ja. 1:14-17 lust, adultery

Solution:1 Jn. 2:15-17 love God not worldCol. 3:1-5 think. . . .

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Repent QuicklyRepent QuicklyDavid’s sin with BathshebaDavid’s sin against Uriah

2 Sam. 11:6-27 the storyWhat was the root cause of the sins?

Pr. 16:18-19; Pr. 21:4 prideSolution:

1 Pet. 3:8; 5:5-6 humbly obeyResult of public sin:

2 Sam. 12:14 blaspheme

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Repent QuicklyRepent QuicklyDavid’s sin with BathshebaDavid’s sin against UriahDavid’s reaction to Nathan’s rebuke

2 Sam. 12:1-4 Nathan’s analogy2 Sam. 12:5-13 David’s reaction

Our attitude:Heb. 10:26-31, 35-39 result of sin

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Repent QuicklyRepent QuicklyDavid’s sin with BathshebaDavid’s sin against UriahDavid’s reaction to Nathan’s rebukeDavid’s punishment

2 Sam. 12:10-11, 14 child died, Israelite battles, household humiliation

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Accept God’s “No” AnswersAccept God’s “No” AnswersDavid not permitted to build temple

1 Ki. 5:3 because of the wars2 Cor. 12:7-10 God’s grace sufficient

David’s reaction to God’s blessings2 Sam. 7:18-19 humility

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Respect God’s TempleRespect God’s TempleIsrael and the temple

1 Ki. 8:1, 22, 54-55, 62-63, 66God’s temple today:

1 Cor. 3:16-17 church, Christians1 Cor. 6:19-20 Christians

What is your attitude toward God’s temple?

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