David, The Man of the Heart is a book of essays exploring the impact and implications of the character of King David as revealed through a study of key Psalms. This book is not a chronological biography, but rather an exploration of King David's life as a type of Christ as the Shepherd, the Soldier, the Sovereign, the Sinner, and the Singer. At the same time, the reader is introduced to valuable guidelines to a study of the Psalms.
This is a tale of strength and courage and forgiveness. Throughout his tragic, inspiring, courageous life, David has faced obstacles since birth that would stagger many. Like Paul in 2 Corinthians 3:25, David has been through injustice, prejudice, beatings, attacks from behind, betrayal, and mocking. He is a man with a college education with a BA degree. He attended seminary for three years and is a Bible scholar, but because he has CP, he has been trapped since birth in his own body. He cannot get a job though he is qualified. Yet he is no victim. He gives thanks! Like Paul with the thorn in his flesh, David endures with dignity. He is Christs vessel, and he shines. It is a privilege to call him friend. It has been an honor to transcribe his journey.
In old age, widowed and alone, and with diminished responsibilities at the temple, he turns to these documents, arranging them chronologically to paint an intimate portrait of Israel's most revered king. In doing so Zadok gains a fuller understanding of this complicated and compelling man - a man who walked with God - and through him an assurance that his own choice to serve God has been worthwhile.
Of all the characters bequeathed to us by the Hebrew Bible, none is more compelling or complex than David. Divinely blessed, musically gifted, brave, and eloquent, David's famous slaying of Goliath also confirms that he is a redoubtable man of war. Yet, when his son Absalom rebels, David is dogged by the accusation than he will lose his kingdom because he is not merely a man of war, but a man of 'bloods' - guilty of shedding innocent blood. In this book, for the first time, this language of 'innocent blood' and 'bloodguilt' is traced throughout David's story in the books of Samuel and 1 Kings. The theme emerges initially in Saul's pursuit of David and resurfaces regularly as David rises and men like Nabal, Saul, Ishbosheth, and Abner fall. Innocent blood and bloodguilt also turn out to be central to David's reign. This is seen in a surprising way in David's killing of Uriah, but also in the subsequent deaths of his sons, Amnon and Absalom, his general, Amasa, and even in David's encounters with Shimei. The problem rears its head again when the innocent blood of the Gibeonites shed by Saul comes back to haunt David's kingdom. Finally, the problem reappears when Solomon succeeds David and orchestrates the executions of Joab and Shimei, and the exile of Abiathar. Attending carefully to the text and drawing extensively on previous biblical scholarship, David J. Shepherd suggests that innocent blood is not only a pre-eminent concern of David, and his story in Samuel and 1 Kings, but also shapes the entirety of David's history.
Deep in our souls we all want our lives to count—but do you know why? Because God made you. He crafted you with purpose. Inside your DNA is not just the code for your hair color, height, athletic ability, intelligence, or any other such things. Those are just the things that we can see and measure. No, in your very makeup are the seeds of greatness that God intended for you to cultivate and grow to bring his light into this dark world. In Where Are the Davids? author David Ayer challenges you to become more than just a casual liver of life, observing the ordinary and experiencing the average—because that is not what God intended. Where Are the Davids? is the key to unlocking the door of destiny in your life. This book is the culmination of years of study and over twenty years of ministry experience. Understanding King David’s life as the spiritual model revealing how God raises His warriors from obscurity to reign, this book will show you how to become the champion that He created you to be. Do you want to change the world? Do you want to escape the ordinary and achieve the greatness that God has intended for your life? Then let the original giant-killer, David, show you how. For more information go to: davidayer.me
Of all the characters bequeathed to us by the Hebrew Bible, none is more compelling or complex than David. Divinely blessed, musically gifted, brave, and eloquent, David's famous slaying of Goliath also confirms that he is a redoubtable man of war. Yet, when his son Absalom rebels, David is dogged by the accusation than he will lose his kingdom because he is not merely a man of war, but a man of 'bloods' - guilty of shedding innocent blood. In this book, for the first time, this language of 'innocent blood' and 'bloodguilt' is traced throughout David's story in the books of Samuel and 1 Kings. The theme emerges initially in Saul's pursuit of David and resurfaces regularly as David rises and men like Nabal, Saul, Ishbosheth, and Abner fall. Innocent blood and bloodguilt also turn out to be central to David's reign. This is seen in a surprising way in David's killing of Uriah, but also in the subsequent deaths of his sons, Amnon and Absalom, his general, Amasa, and even in David's encounters with Shimei. The problem rears its head again when the innocent blood of the Gibeonites shed by Saul comes back to haunt David's kingdom. Finally, the problem reappears when Solomon succeeds David and orchestrates the executions of Joab and Shimei, and the exile of Abiathar. Attending carefully to the text and drawing extensively on previous biblical scholarship, David J. Shepherd suggests that innocent blood is not only a pre-eminent concern of David, and his story in Samuel and 1 Kings, but also shapes the entirety of David's history.
A biography of King David is created by collecting stories from various parts of the Bible and putting them in chronological order. Personal comments on the meaning and relevance of the biography are made from a Christian viewpoint.
Want to know about the future? About two decades in the making, the mission of this book- GODS NEW PLAN FOR THE HOLY NATION AND THE PAST is to PROVE that KING David is The PAST, the PRESENT & the FUTURE, and that he KNOWS the FUTURE. GODS NEW PLAN PROVES that KING David is KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. This book also PROVES that Time Travel is possible, but NOT in the way people might THINK. GODS NEW PLAN is an entirely NEW government built from scratch with the help of GOD. This book PROVES that several Laws of the Universe are TRUE and this book is part of the apocalypse. GODS NEW PLAN features over 400 pages and over 50 pages of Laws. This book contains the three parts of KING Davids mission. This book gives readers Spiritual Enlightenment and provides the Mission of the Beast and the False Profit and what they will do. GODS NEW PLAN PROVES that Divine Intervention and Spiritual Hearing & Seeing are REAL and NOT a figment of the imagination. This book provides KING Davids fantastic predictions, some of which may have ALREADY come TRUE. GODS NEW PLAN also explains some of mankinds most common questions, such as: the origin of man and the meaning of life. THE PAST features over 25 stories and contains many original characters. This book utilizes humor, action and adventure to make certain points regarding good verses- evil. Lucky and his friends are unique Problem Solvers and succeed with great solutions when problems arise. THE PAST would also make a great movie or a few movies. This Classic Literary Masterpiece combines love, faith and teamwork into a collection of stories, children of all ages may enjoy. Please tell your friends and neighbors.
“David, Did You Know?” by David Edward Keesey David Edward Keesey acknowledged God’s presence early in his life, having received Jesus Christ in his life as his Lord and Savior at the age of twelve. At a later age, he learned of the significance of the Power of the Holy Spirit, His guidance, and His direction when surrendering David’s will to His. Join David on his spiritual journey in “David, Did You Know?”
Here is a gospel-like story about the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of an old, wise man who often understood the meanings and mysteries of Jesus when others did not. From the years immediately before Christ's birth to the days following his Resurrection, Ascension, and Pentecost, this eye-witness account will leave the reader with a deeper appreciation of Jesus' life, his ministry, and his lasting contribution to the world. This is a must read book that you will return to over and over again as you learn more about and fall more deeply in love with Jesus while also admiring David, the Elder Apostle.
When Davids world changes forever and his friend traps him, he doesnt know how to escape. Confused by the way his friend is acting and not knowing what to do, he plays their game in silence, day after day. Afraid he will lose his friend, David finds himself stuck in a dangerous and scary situation. And then one day he realizes how his sword can help.
The musings and wisdom of a personal journey.From the Publisher:David A Britner, a man that many affectionately call “my guru,” shares his favorite stories and experiences in easy to understand writings that effectively open the doorway to metaphysical concepts and ideas that anyone can understand.
David Barker takes a unique approach in this exploration of the psalms of David. Each chapter begins with a creative retelling of the biblical narrative, setting the scene for the psalm arising out of that experience. Having grounded the psalm in the "story," Barker then goes into a verse-by-verse exposition of the psalm, and provides some explanatory notes and a statement of the key message of the psalm. At the end of each psalm exposition, Barker asks three basic questions: What do we learn about God? What do we learn about ourselves as the people of God? and What do we learn about the world? Answering these questions helps us to understand how David's experience shaped his theocentric and biblical worldview. David's theology of God is of One who is sovereign in every situation and reigns as King. All of life is lived in the presence of God, and life and the act of worship, are an interactive dynamic of despair and hope, failure and success, sin and forgiveness (with consequences). David faced all of these, and his psalms reveal how his understanding of God grew and was enriched through these experiences. It is hoped this practical look at David's psalms will deepen your understanding of God and the transforming work accomplished on the cross by his Son, Jesus Christ.
Remember David is a simple story that reminds us that God is bigger than any problem we may face in our life. Especially now, facing the pandemic and taking all the precautions can be a little scary to young children, but God is bigger than COVID-19. Just as God helped David face the lions and the bears, God also prepared him to face Goliath. If we put our faith and trust in God, He will help us defeat this pandemic and prepare us for whatever "giant" may come our way.
A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART - DAVID, THE BELOVED A story from history that portrays all aspects of the human condition, David is a novel that gives the reader great insights into the life of one of the best-known personalities in the Bible. The years between David's anointing as the future king of Israel and the day he was crowned king were fraught with intrigue, passion, deceit, and fear - as well as faith, hope, and courage. The author brings David to life in a most compelling and vivid manner, and his description of palace scenes, battles, historical dress, and ancient customs gives the reader a sense of place and time. The book is filled with intriguing dialogue that makes the characters come to life. In fact, this novel reads so well that you will want to keep reading in order to discover what will happen next. Through the events of David's life, you will be reminded that biblical characters were real people who lived in a completely different world, yet endured the same triumphs and tragedies we experience today. Written with passion and an attention to detail that transport the reader to the heart of ancient Israel, this inspiring book graphically illustrates David's victory over the giant Goliath, the pursuit by the tormented King Saul, wars with the Philistines, and the ultimate fulfillment of being crowned king. David, the warrior, came to know the face of God and to be called a man after His own heart. David, the book, beautifully tells his extraordinary story.
Do you feel as if life is moving too fast? Have you ever felt flustered, fearful, like a fool? Perhaps you want to live frivolously or struggle with forgiving someone. You are not alone. The faces we wear in public may make others think we have it all together. But in reality, most of us are simply trying to make sense of the complex, sometimes confusing, and strangely wonderful moments of our lives. Open this book and find a word that you are drawn to and read one of the reflections. You might discover how your own experiences have lifted you to new places and expanded your view of yourself and the world.
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