1. “The Life of David – Part 10” 2 Samuel 2:1-7 04/19/2009 Dr. Dane Boyles

2. 2 Samuel 2:1-2 1 In the course of time, David inquired of the LORD. “Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” he asked. The LORD said, “Go up.” David asked, “Where shall I go?” “To Hebron,” the LORD answered. 2 So David went up there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel. 1 In the course of time, David inquired of the LORD. “Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” he asked. The LORD said, “Go up.” David asked, “Where shall I go?” “To Hebron,” the LORD answered. 2 So David went up there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel.

3. 2 Samuel 2:3-4 3 David also took the men who were with him, each with his family, and they settled in Hebron and its towns. 4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. When David was told that it was the men of Jabesh Gilead who had buried Saul, 3 David also took the men who were with him, each with his family, and they settled in Hebron and its towns. 4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. When David was told that it was the men of Jabesh Gilead who had buried Saul,

4. 2 Samuel 2:5-6 5 he sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead to say to them, “The LORD bless you for showing this kindness to Saul your master by burying him. 6 May the LORD now show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this. 5 he sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead to say to them, “The LORD bless you for showing this kindness to Saul your master by burying him. 6 May the LORD now show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this.

5. 2 Samuel 2:7 7 Now then, be strong and brave, for Saul your master is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”

6. “The Life of David – Part 10” One of the hallmarks of our tradition is that God calls each human being to a task. The Reformers went back to the source, the Bible, and saw that in Scripture God calls each human being, not just priests, to a task. One of the hallmarks of our tradition is that God calls each human being to a task. The Reformers went back to the source, the Bible, and saw that in Scripture God calls each human being, not just priests, to a task.

7. “The Life of David – Part 10” This means that you and I have a calling in life. What is it and how has God been preparing us for it? In today’s story, the people of Judah anoint David king over the house of Judah. This means that you and I have a calling in life. What is it and how has God been preparing us for it? In today’s story, the people of Judah anoint David king over the house of Judah.

8. “The Life of David – Part 10” It has taken years for David to fulfill this calling. God uses David’s gifts, values, mentors, and experiences to fulfill this call. We first encounter David as the shepherd. It has taken years for David to fulfill this calling. God uses David’s gifts, values, mentors, and experiences to fulfill this call. We first encounter David as the shepherd.

9. “The Life of David – Part 10” God calls the shepherd-guitar player to Saul’s court. After playing his guitar to soothe Saul’s mental condition, David comes to the battlefield bringing his brothers food. God calls the shepherd-guitar player to Saul’s court. After playing his guitar to soothe Saul’s mental condition, David comes to the battlefield bringing his brothers food.

10. “The Life of David – Part 10” David then rushes to fight the giant. Not all of David’s experiences are positive however. David then rushes to fight the giant. Not all of David’s experiences are positive however.

11. “The Life of David – Part 10” God even uses these difficult moments to prepare David. David must have thought God had abandoned him when he had to leave his countrymen. Why am I retracing of David’s life? God even uses these difficult moments to prepare David. David must have thought God had abandoned him when he had to leave his countrymen. Why am I retracing of David’s life?

12. “The Life of David – Part 10” We can look back at David’s story and see God at work. David did not see God at work in his life until he began to look back. God has been at work in your life and in the life of this church all along for this very moment. We can look back at David’s story and see God at work. David did not see God at work in his life until he began to look back. God has been at work in your life and in the life of this church all along for this very moment.

13. “The Life of David – Part 10” What is your calling? What is our calling as a church? What is your calling? What is our calling as a church?

14. “The Life of David – Part 10” Conclusion The Reformers rightly taught that God is at work in each human’s life calling them to a particular purpose. Conclusion The Reformers rightly taught that God is at work in each human’s life calling them to a particular purpose.

15. “The Life of David – Part 10” You have a purpose for which God has prepared you. Mary sung a song about her son’s purpose: 46 My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, (Luke 1:46) You have a purpose for which God has prepared you. Mary sung a song about her son’s purpose: 46 My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, (Luke 1:46)

16. “The Life of David – Part 10” 2 Samuel 2:1-7 04/19/2009 Dr. Dane Boyles