In the incident with Nabal and Abigail, David acts foolishly, but God rescues Him through the wise and godly actions of Abigail.

When persecuted David displayed an obedient faith that feared and sought God, was sensitive to his own sin, and looked to God for deliverance.

David’s time as a fugitive fleeing the madness and wrath of Saul show that real security is found in God, not our outer circumstances.

Jonathan was a faithful friend to David, putting God’s call and David’s needs ahead of personal ambition and cultural expectations.

David experienced God’s favor and protection as Saul descended into madness and tried to kill him.

Christ has given leaders to equip believers to use the gifts given to them by God so that the church may become healthy as each believer participates in ministry.

David expressed his faith in God’s loving care through songs of worship to His Shepherd King.

David, anointed with Spirit, was filled with faith to face and conquer the enemies of God, so that the people of God might enjoy the fruits of his victory.

God sovereignly chose the young shepherd David to be king, anointed him with the Holy Spirit, and caused him to come into the court of the king - all to initiate events that would make David king and lead to the coming of Christ.