1 Samuel 16 – 17:1-19

Scripture – 1 Samuel 16 – 17:1-19

Observation – 

• 1 Samuel 16:1-13 - Samuel anoints David as king.
• 1 Samuel 16:1-3 - God tells Samuel to go and anoint a new king over Israel.
• 1 Samuel 16:4-5 - Samuel goes to sacrifice at Bethlehem
• 1 Samuel 16:6-10 - Samuel doesn't choose any of Jesse's older sons
• 1 Samuel 16:11 - Samuel asks about the absent son
• 1 Samuel 16:12-13 - David is chosen and anointed
• 1 Samuel 16:14-23 - Saul is bothered by a demon
• 1 Samuel 16:14 - Saul is bothered by a spirit sent by God.
• 1 Samuel 16:15-17 - They call for a skilled music player
• 1 Samuel 16:18 - David is chosen
• 1 Samuel 16:19-23 - David enters Saul's court
• 1 Samuel 17:1-11 - Goliath challenges Israel
• 1 Samuel 17:1-10 - Goliath challenges Israel
• 1 Samuel 17:11 - Saul and Israel were afraid
• 1 Samuel 17:12-19 - David is sent with food for his brothers

Application – People look outwardly, but God looks at the heart.

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to not care about my appearance as much as I care about my heart. Help me to have a godly attitude to those around me rather than looking good. Help me to be godly before looking good. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Only focusing on appearance.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Be like David who had a godly heart.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – A new king is chosen and a new challenger approaches.