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Saul and David: The Heart That Seeks God

This exploration contrasts Saul and David, focusing on God's perspective of the heart. While Saul acted with presumptuousness and in his own strength, David sought guidance and enquired of God, demonstrating faith and reverence. As David lived in exile as God's anointed future king, he remained steadfast and caring, even during difficult times. The message encourages believers to ask God for guidance in both significant and seemingly minor decisions. With book recommendations like "The Forgotten God" by Francis Chan and "The Power of a Whisper" by Bill Hybels, discover the importance of listening to God.

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Saul and David: The Heart That Seeks God

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  1. Saul 1Sand Mule! No heart for God Saw-l

  2. David 2Sand Mules! All heart for God

  3. Gods view • 1 Sam 16 : 7 • Man looks on the outside but God looks on the heart • Acts 13 : 22 • I have found David a man after my own heart

  4. So Far • A man after Gods own Heart • A man of Faith • A man of covenant

  5. Today! • A heart to enquire • 1Sam.23:1-14

  6. Context! • David was Saul's servant • He was anointed as the next king • He was in exile because of this • He had a small band of men

  7. Context! • David was Saul's servant • He was anointed as the next king • He was in exile because of this • He had a small band of men

  8. Compare and contrast! • Saul was presumptuous • David enquired of God • David was chosen • Saul was rejected • Saul walked in his own strength David walked in step with God

  9. Book recommendation • The forgotten God by Francis Chan

  10. Jesus • Jn.519 • Jesus only did what He saw His Father do!

  11. Jesus • Jn.519 • Jesus only did what He saw His Father do!

  12. Ask • We say we don't know what God wants us to do but do we really ask and do we really listen? • Listening to God helps stop us from making mistakes

  13. This story • David enquires of God and gets an answer go • His men are fearful • Does he let that stop him? No he enquires again of God a second time

  14. This story • David shows concern for others at a time he could easily have said I have enough on my plate and I don't have enough resources

  15. This story • David didn't withdraw his support because he felt let down, miss treated or un appreciated!

  16. This story • Two questions • Has he got Gods authority to do this? • Saul is the one that should be doing this and he doesn't want to dishonour Saul Contrast this with the way Absalom behaves!

  17. This story • Two questions • Is God with him for safety and sucess?

  18. Our story • Me leaving work to go full time • Coming to Hexham we needed to hear from God if this was right for us

  19. The big and the small • Do we just enquire of God for the big decisions or do we seek his guidance on the seemingly small things? • Do we make rash decissions?

  20. Openess • Seen it all before – got the tee-shirt • Do we come with a leaning towards a particular answer? • Not wanting to hear because of fear

  21. How? • Read the bible • Prophecy • Sermons • Discipleship • Hear and do

  22. Book recommendation! • The power of a whisper by Bill Hybells

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