In Samuel we read about 2 kings, Saul and David. Last week, we learned about how Saul allowed David to fight Goliath, and David defeated him. Saul was very impressed by David’s strength and brain, and so he made him a leader in his army. Saul began to become stubborn and rebellious. He also became jealous of David and tried to kill him. After Saul died, David became king. Read the following scripture passages to compare the two kings.
Saul | David |
1 Samuel 15: 11 It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments
| 1 Samuel 18:14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him. |
1 Samuel 15:22-23 … Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.
| 2 Samuel 5:10&12 And David went on, and grew great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him. And David perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake. |
1 Samuel 15:28 And Samuel said unto him, The Lord hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou
. | 2 Samuel 3:18 Now then do it: for the Lord hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.
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1 Samuel 28:6-7 And when Saul inquired of the Lord, the Lord answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets. Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and inquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at En-dor. | 2 Samuel 2:1 And it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.
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As you can see, David was a king that looked to the Lord for guidance and direction, and Saul lost his kingdom, because he turned away from the Lord and relied on his own strength. Because of his obedience, Heavenly Father blessed David’s posterity. Now read 2 Samuel 7:16 “ And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.” When the Lord told David, “Thy throne shall be established forever,” He was referring to a future king in David’s family line who would reign forever: Jesus Christ.
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Why are you grateful that Jesus Christ is your Eternal King?
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