Following God David, the Shepherd King

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This Scripture Adventure is a journey through David’s life and his reign as king, a reign with its ups and downs, failures and successes. More than a list of historical facts, David’s life and legacy provide us with several life lessons, lessons that can serve to guide us daily, even moment by moment, whether we are serving only as “king” over ourselves or as leader over many. There are many “kingdoms” one can successfully rule or one can fail to rule. Which “kingdoms”? The “kingdoms” of “self” (with its many areas), as well as of home, church, school, a team, a neighborhood or community, a region, even a nation.
 
Here are some crucial facts when looking at David or any other leader: simply knowing his successes will not make us successful. Nor will knowing his failures keep us from failing, but we can learn. Here is an important truth: one does not have to fail personally; one can learn from others’ failures and one does not have to succeed in the same way as other “kings” or leaders. When all is said and done, the crucial questions are these: “Have I pleased the Lord?” “Have I followed Him and His Word?” “Have I helped others connect with Him to know and follow Him?” “Have I helped others through their life journey?” David certainly knew the Lord, sought to follow Him and sought to get others to follow Him and His Word. We can learn from David, from his stands and his stumbles, his successes, and failures. After all, it ever remains a matter of the heart—seeking God’s heart as well as learning from David’s heart for each of our hearts.      This Following God Scripture Adventure is a journey through David’s life and his reign as king, a reign with its ups and downs, failures, and successes. More than a list of historical facts, David’s life and legacy provide us with several life lessons, lessons that can serve to guide us daily, even moment by moment, whether we are serving only as “king” over ourselves or as leader over many. There are many “kingdoms” one can successfully rule or one can fail to rule. Which “kingdoms”? The “kingdoms” of “self ” (with its many areas), as well as of home, church, school, a team, a neighborhood or community, a region, even a nation. Rick shepherd has served in churches in Florida, Texas, and Tennessee, and ministered over fifteen years as Team Strategist for the Prayer and Spiritual Awakening Team of the Florida Baptist Convention. He holds M.Div and Ph.D. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Rick is one of the founding authors of the Following God® series. He has been married to his wife Linda Gail since 1977. They have four children and seven grandchildren. They are always glad to encourage believers and witness to listening hearts wherever they go. They make their home in the Memphis, Tennessee area. Scripture Adventure One—The Early Days of David: From Shepherd Boy to His Anointing as King 
                1 Samuel 15-16  
The Life and Times of David                                
Scripture Adventure Two—On the Run: David’s Days Running from Saul and Seeking the Lord                1 Samuel 17  
Scripture Adventure Three—King David:  The Early Years of David’s Reign as King               1 Samuel 18-31  
Scripture Adventure Four—The Shepherd King in New Pastures: The Challenges of Reigning in the Present and Preparing for the Future                 2 Samuel 1-12  
Scripture Adventure Five—The Final Season: The Leadership and Legacy of King David                 2 Samuel 11-24; 1 Chronicles 10-29  
The Angel of the LordHow to Deal with Sin  
Scripture Adventure Six—Jesus Christ, the “Son of David”: Jesus, the God-Man, Born in the Line of David, Revealing Himself as King, Lord, Messiah, and Savior                 The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John  
A Chronology of the Life and Ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ  
MAPS: Search Online to view a Map(s) of Israel during the Times of King David and to view a Map(s) of the Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ, the “Son of David.”                            
 

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