Contemporaries of David
Classes
Class 1: Samuel - the Spiritual Father
The class explores Samuel's role as a spiritual father to David, focusing on his guidance and influence during David's formative years. It highlights Samuel's teachings on leadership and the importance of family faithfulness.
Class 2: Jonathan - the Selfless Friend
The class explores the selfless friendship between Jonathan and David, emphasizing Jonathan's sacrifice of his birthright for David's benefit. It draws parallels between this covenant and the greater covenant of salvation through Jesus Christ, highlighting the themes of sacrifice, salvation, and covenant.
Class 3: Abigail - the Faithful Emissary
The class explores the story of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25, focusing on her faith and obedience in preventing David from taking violent revenge against Nabal. It highlights Abigail's wisdom and grace in diffusing a dangerous situation and her later marriage to David.
Class 4: Joab - the Merciless Politician
The class discusses Joab's ruthless ambition and its impact on ecclesial politics, comparing him to Judas and highlighting the dangers of self-seeking leadership. It also touches on the loyalty and betrayal themes through the stories of Saul, David, and Job.
Class 5: Bathsheba - the Unsuspecting Wife
The class examines David's sin with Bathsheba, emphasizing the consequences of his actions and the importance of resisting temptation. It highlights Bathsheba's faithfulness and the eventual positive outcomes for her and her family.
Class 6: Absalom - the Rebellious Son
The class examines Absalom, David's rebellious son, focusing on his physical beauty, selfishness, and rebellion against his father. It highlights David's failure to discipline and guide his sons, leading to Absalom's tragic end, and contrasts this with David's later godly parenting of Solomon.