David - A man after God's own heart
From the quiet pastures of Bethlehem to the throne in Jerusalem, David’s life is one of the Bible's richest stories of faith, failure, and redemption. Through triumphs and trials, he remains “a man after God’s own heart” — not because of perfection, but because of his persistent pursuit of God.
Six Week Study - Five sessions per week with reading and an optional Bible teaching video.
Reading Plan - Week 1
Week 1
David the Shepherd and Servant
Session 1 - The Anointing and Saul's Service
Session 2 - David and Goliath
Session 3 - Saul's Growing Jealousy and David's Friendship
Session 4 - David on the Run
Session 5 - David's Generosity to Saul
Who God Anoints
Ben Stuart - Passion City Church - DC
David and Goliath
Ben Stuart - Passion City Church - DC
Week 2
Week 2
The Wilderness Years and Saul's Downfall
Session 1 - More Encounters with Saul and Abigail
Session 2 - Living among the Philistines
Session 3 - David's Victories and Saul's Last Battle
Session 4 - David Mourns and Becomes King of Judah
Session 5 - The Rivalry and Abner's Treachery
Inconvenient Obedience
Ben Stuart - Passion City DC
Week 3
Week 3
David's Reign Begins and the Ark Comes to Jerusalem
Session 1 - David Becomes King of All Israel
Session 2 - God's Covenant with David
Session 3 - David's Kindness and Mephibosheth
Session 4 - David's Great Sin
Session 5 - The Consequences of Sin Begin
When God Shoots Down Your Plans
Ben Stuart - Passion City Church DC
David and Bathsheba
Ben Stuart - Passion City Church DC
Week 4
Week 4
Troubles in the Royal Family and Absalom's Rebellion
Session 1 - Absalom's Revenge and Flight
Session 2 - Absalom's Rebellion Begins
Session 3 - Ahithophel's Counsel and Hushai's Intervention
Session 4 - The Death of Absalom
Session 5 - David's Return and Further Unrest
Breaking the Pattern of Sin in Your Life
Ben Stuart - Passion City DC
One additional reason Pastor Ben's teaching resonates for me is that he, too, is not a fan of 'Friends'.
Week 5
Week 5
David's Later Years, Mighty Men, and Census
Session 1 - Famines and Mighty Men
Session 2 - David's Last Words and Mighty Men (continued)
Session 3 - Adonijah's Bid for the Throne
Session 4 - David's Heart for the Temple
Session 5 - Organizing the Kingdom
Last Words
Ben Stuart - Passion City DC
This teaching covers the readings in weeks 5 and 6
Week 6
Week 6
Preparing for the Temple and David's Legacy
Session 1 - Preparations for the Temple (continued)
Session 2 - Divisions of Priests and Musicians
Session 3 - Civil and Military Officials
Session 4 - David's Final Charge and Prayer
Session 5 - David's Praise and Death