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David: Shepherd to King

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Study David across seasons rather than reducing him to Goliath or Bathsheba.

Follow his formation, waiting, leadership, failure, repentance, and legacy.

Directions:
Build David's timeline as you work. Do not complete this subcategory in one sitting unless you want a long study session.

Resource: Character Case File + Character Timeline

  • Scripture: 1 Samuel 16–17
    Time: 35–45 minutes
    Directions: Record what David is like before receiving public recognition.
    Prompt: Which qualities appear before David has authority?

  • Scripture: 1 Samuel 18–24
    Time: 45–60 minutes
    Directions: Focus on David's relationship with Saul and his opportunities to seize power.
    Prompt: What does David refuse to force before God's timing?

  • Scripture: 2 Samuel 2–7
    Time: 45 minutes
    Directions: Track David's movement from partial to established kingship.
    Prompt: How does David handle increasing responsibility?

  • Scripture: 2 Samuel 11–12; Psalm 51
    Time: 35 minutes
    Directions: Compare the narrative of David's sin with his prayer afterward.
    Prompt: What distinguishes confession from simply regretting consequences?

  • Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1–12; Acts 13:16–23
    Time: 30 minutes
    Directions: Compare David's imperfect life with how Scripture remembers his place in God's plan.
    Prompt: What can be true about both David's faithfulness and his failures?