1. What Legacy Will You Leave? A Tale of Two Kings Saul & David Saul & David Part 1

2. Deal with public perception? How did these two Kings….

3. Deal with fear? How did these two Kings….

4. Choose their friends? How did these two Kings….

5. Deal with waiting? How did these two Kings….

6. Handle correction? How did these two Kings….

7. Heros and Zeros Heroes emerge in times of crisis. Zeroes find a safe place to hide in crisis. Heroes have been prepared and predisposed to their heroism by their way of life. Zeroes have been prepared and predisposed to their “zeroism” by their way of life. Heroes are not frightened by the odds which appear stacked against them. Zeroes are paralyzed by the odds which appear stacked against them.

8. Heroes Heroes work and train very hard, but in the end they look to God for the victory. Zeroes are idle, and often lazy, but in the end they look for victory. Heroes take their duties and responsibilities seriously. Zeroes often look for someone else to perform their duties and responsibilities. Heroes go above and beyond the call of duty, out of faith, loyalty, and love. Zeroes do only what is required, no more.

9. Heroes Heroes emerge where heroism is modeled, valued, and rewarded. Zeroes emerge when victory is secured. Heroes are those who have the courage to identify themselves with God’s anointed. Zeroes identify themselves with heroes.

10. David’s Legacy Right Relationships - II Samuel 23:1 “the man who was raised on high” “The anointed of the God of Jacob” “the sweet Psalmist of Israel” Right Speech II Samuel 23:2 “The Spirit of the L ORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.” Right Focus II Samuel 23:5 “Truly is not my house so with God?” He has made an everlasting covenant with me” “He has made an everlasting covenant with me”

11. Saul’s Legacy Unauthorized Worship 1 Sam 13:8-9 Now he waited seven days, according to the appointed time set by Samuel, but Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattering from him. 9 So Saul said, "Bring to me the burnt offering and the peace offerings." And he offered the burnt offering. Partial Obedience 1 Sam 15:3 and 9 'Now go and strike Amalek and utterly destroy all that he has, and do not spare him; 1 Sam 15:3 - But Saul and the people spared Agag

12. Saul’s Legacy Obsessed by Jealousy 1 Sam 18:8 Then Saul became very angry, for this saying displeased him; and he said, "They have ascribed to David ten thousands, but to me they have ascribed thousands. Ungodly Consultation 1 Sam 28: 3 and 7 Saul had removed from the land those who were mediums and spiritists. 1 Sam 28:3 - Seek for me a woman who is a medium, that I may go to her and inquire of her.“ 1 Samuel 28:7

13. The Downward Spiral of Saul Rejected by GodRejected by God – 1 Samuel 15:26 Killed in DisgraceKilled in Disgrace – 1 Samuel 31:4 Left with No OneLeft with No One – 1 Chronicles 10:6

14. The Enduring Legacy of David Chosen by GodChosen by God – 1 Samuel 16:13 Shown Kindness ForeverShown Kindness Forever – 2 Samuel 22:51 Given Lasting KingshipGiven Lasting Kingship – 1 Kings 2:4

15. The Eternal Kingdom of David’s Sons The Son of DavidThe Son of David –Matthew 1:1 Other Sons of DavidOther Sons of David –Matthew 1:20 The Kingdom That Never EndsThe Kingdom That Never Ends –Daniel 7:14

16. 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames.

17. A Solid Foundation Are our hearts set on God or on our own selfish desires?Are our hearts set on God or on our own selfish desires? God will test each one of us to determine if our faith in Him is real or merely external.God will test each one of us to determine if our faith in Him is real or merely external. Build everything on the solid foundation of belief in the Son of David, Jesus.Build everything on the solid foundation of belief in the Son of David, Jesus.