David - A man after God's own heart

The class covers the early reign of King David, focusing on his anointing and initial actions as king, including his gratitude towards the men of Jabesh-Gilead for honoring Saul's body. It also discusses David's remarkable forgiveness and hospitality towards his former enemy, Abner, illustrating divine providence and unity.

The class explores David's patient and forgiving approach to unifying Israel after Saul's death, focusing on his interactions with Abner and the subsequent civil war. It highlights David's character as a man after God's own heart, emphasizing his commitment to peace and unity despite challenges.

The class discusses David's strategic decision to take Jerusalem as his capital, emphasizing his faith and God's guidance. It also covers David's battles against the Philistines and his commitment to God's will, including the incident with the ark and the importance of divine order.

The class explores David's preparation and dedication to bringing the ark to Jerusalem, emphasizing his spiritual intentions and the significance of faith and righteousness in God's eyes. It highlights David's vision of a future where all people, regardless of background, can seek God in faith.

The class explores David's desire to build a permanent house for God's ark and God's response in 2 Samuel 7, emphasizing the promises to David and the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. It highlights David's humility and faithfulness in response to God's revelations.

The class covers David's reign and his administration of justice and mercy, emphasizing his role as a man after God's own heart. It explores how David's actions foreshadow Christ's future kingdom, where judgment and mercy will coexist.

The class explores David's sin with Bathsheba and Uriah, emphasizing the destructive power of sin and the importance of true repentance and forgiveness. It highlights David's journey from sin to confession and the transformative power of God's grace.

The class explores David's repentance after his sin, emphasizing the importance of facing one's sins alone with God and seeking forgiveness. It highlights David's journey of confession, repentance, and renewal, illustrating the transformative power of God's forgiveness and the ongoing struggle against sin.

The class explores the consequences of David's sin on his family and kingdom, focusing on the tragic events in 2 Samuel 13 involving Amnon and Tamar. It highlights how David's earlier mistakes, including polygamy, led to internal strife and suffering, emphasizing the importance of dealing with the after-effects of sin and the need for humility and repentance.

The class examines David's response to Absalom's rebellion, highlighting David's obedience to God's will despite personal suffering and the loss of his kingdom. It draws parallels between David's experience and Jesus' Gethsemane ordeal, emphasizing the importance of surrendering one's will to God's.

The class explores David's experiences during his adversity, focusing on his relationships with friends and foes, particularly the betrayal by Ahithophel. It emphasizes David's faith and perseverance, drawing parallels to Christ's own experiences and teachings.

The class covers David's journey from Jerusalem to the Jordan River, emphasizing his meek submission to God's will and his prayers. It also explores the role of Hushai in undermining Ahithophel's counsel to Absalom, highlighting divine providence and the consequences of sin.

The class covers David's return to Jerusalem after Absalom's rebellion, focusing on his clemency and forgiveness towards those who betrayed him. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a close relationship with God during challenging times and the transformative power of grace and forgiveness.

The class covers David's return from exile, focusing on his interactions with Mephibosheth and Ziba, highlighting themes of divided loyalties and divine providence. It emphasizes David's faith and obedience to God despite challenging circumstances.

The class covers the famine in David's reign and its cause, focusing on the Gibeonites' grievances and David's actions to atone for Saul's wrongdoings. It highlights themes of national atonement, forgiveness, and the importance of honoring covenants.

The class covers David's battles against Philistine giants and his mighty men, emphasizing God's power and faith. It highlights David's victories and the loyalty of his followers, drawing parallels to Christ's followers and the importance of faith and discipleship.