Lance Brown

This week we see king David is bringing the Ark of the Covenant out of the land of the Philistines, to house it in Jerusalem. One of the men touches the Ark and immediately dies. David is angry and sullen.  It seems unfair.  How are we to think of this story? What was God trying…

King Saul dies, and David finally becomes king over Judah, but not of all Israel.  In his experience, we can see that “success” is enjoyable, but also provides us with a test! Will we loosen our morals? Will we try to “coast” with God? Will we set ourselves up for future catastrophes?

As great as it is when people in the Old Testament hear an audible voice from God telling them what to do, that is not always the way God communicates now. In Three Different Chapters, we have three different stories of ways God communicates with David, with the purpose of helping David center His life…

Although David was anointed king, we find David as a fugitive from King Saul, running for his life. This week we will see David was presented with some very difficult tests and choices. The “opportunity” for resentment and bitterness sneaks up on David. He will face incredible disappointment.

Although David has become a national hero and saved King Saul and his kingship, “life” goes in the tank for David.  Popularity may look very appealing, but it can often come at a horrific cost. David would have to flee for his life and become a fugitive.  How would he respond to all the calamity…