1. Closer to the Heart of God

2. Near To The Heart of God “A man after mine Own heart..” David:
Acts 13: God said of David:
“A man after mine Own heart..”

3. Father- Jesse
Brothers-(7) Eliab; Abinadab, Shammah, 4 unnamed others
(I Sam. 16:1-11)
The most authoritative source for David's wives is 1 Chronicles 3, which lists David's descendants for 30 generations. This source names 7 wives:
Ahinoam of Jezreel,
Abigai the Carmel,
Maachah the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur,
Haggith,
Abital,
Eglah, and
Bathsheba the daughter of Ammiel.

4. David’s Children 1. 1 daughter- Tamar
Sons: Amnon; Daniel; Absalom; Adonijah;
Shephatiah; Ithream; Shammua; Shobab;
Nathan; Solomon; Ibhar; Elishua; Eliphelet;
Nogah; Nepheg; Japhia; Elishama; Eliada;
Eliphelet Sons born to his concubines not listed.

5. King David was a man of contrasts.
He was single-minded committed to God, yet guilty
Of some of the most serious sins recorded in the O.T.
David lived a frustrating life.
a) Frustrated in the shadow of his brothers
b) Constantly on the run from vengeful King Saul.
c) Almost constant warfare to defend the kingdom
d) He was a real military conqueror, but he could not
Conquer himself!

6. 1. King David became friends, like brothers, with
Saul’s son Jonathan, setting a model of friendship that
Everyone can learn from. I Sam. 18:1 ff
2. King David is included in the “Faith Hall of Fame”
In Heb. 11:32
3. David was an ancestor of Jesus Christ,living some
1,000 years before Jesus. Jesus was often
Called “the Son of David.”. 2 Sam. 7:12-16; Mtt. 1
4. God called David a man after his own heart. Acts 13:22

7. In I Sam. 13:14 the bible states that God “sought out
A Heart for God Prepares Us to be Used by God
In I Sam. 13:14 the bible states that God “sought out
A man after his own heart” to be King.
Saul simply was not that man!
When Samuel came to the house of Jesse to anoint
A king to replace Saul, Samuel thought that Eliab, the
Oldest would be made king! God said no. I Sam. 16:7
We can learn that it takes a heart prepared to serve
God!.
Out of your heart…Matt. 15:19-20
Serve God from a good heart. Rom. 6:16-18

8. God helps us to do what we must do to serve Him.
God gave David strength to serve Him.
Cf. Phil. 4:13 Where does our strength come from?
Heb. 13:5-6 I will never leave thee….
Prov. 3:5-6
..Even Peter, who denied Jesus, was restored to the
love of the Master. He preached the first Gospel
sermon. (Acts 2:36-41)

9. It is better to Fear God than to be Nine Feet tall.
Goliath was a giant… probably 9 feet tall.But
whom had you rather be in that battle: ! David
Had great faith to fight for God.
When we walk with God, and do His will..we
can walk through the valley of the shadow of death
without being afraid. (Remember Bro. Matt Burns
sermon last Sunday night on Psalm 23)

10. Yet

11. David allowed one night of lust with Bathsheba and
It had disastrous consequences in his life. 2 Sam. 11:1ff

12. Sin Can Bring Horrible Consequences, but
Sin Can Be forgiven…
My sin is ever before me. “For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.” Psalm 51:3
David admitted his sin. 2 Sam. 12:13 I have sinned
Against the Lord. “I have”…. He had hurt the Living God…and he was sorry for That. He admitted and confessed his sins. “I have sinned” I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to
Forgive us of our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”He could tell you the sorrow that went with the punishment for his sins.

13. I Samuel 16:7 ..Lord looks on the heart
I Sam. 17:50..So David triumphed over the Philistine with
A sling and a stone
I Sam. 30:6 ..David was greatly distressed..men talked of
Stoning him..he found strength in the Lord his God
2 Sam. 12:12-13.David said to Nathan: I have sinned against
The Lord.
Psalm 23:6..and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever..

14. How do we get closer to God?

15. Heb. 10:22-25
22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching

16.   Relax - Focus your mind on God (Col. 3:2)
Read - Listen to God Speak ( Psa.85:8..”I will
hear what God the Lord will speak..)
Reflect - Think about the reading (Psalm 19:14)
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation
Of my heart,be acceptable .. 
Record - Write down important thoughts, questions, observations from your reading
Memorize : Psalm 119:11
Request - Spend time in prayer (I Thess. 5:17)

17. Lord, I’m coming home Remember the Prodigal Son.
Lk. 15:17 And when he came
To himself…
He was ready then to go home!

18. Let’s all of us get closer to God!
Nearer My God To Thee 450
Near to the Heart of God 447
Closer to Thee.. Near to thy side! 102
Nearer, Still Nearer 436
Nearer the Cross 439