While David lived in a luxurious, stable home, God’s Spirit dwelt in a tent. David wanted to build God a house, but the Lord said He would rather build up David’s house. Through him would come all the kings and eventually the King of the World. God’s Spirit no longer hovers over the mercy seat of the ark. Instead, He lives in the hearts of believers. We are the temple that houses His Spirit, now.
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Reverence and Holiness
God is holy and deserves to be treated with reverence, but that may look different than you think. God thinks Uzzah is being irreverent and Michal thinks David is. What is your initial reaction? Do you feel differently after studying the lesson?.
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David, King of Israel
Even before David was anointed as their king, people wanted to follow Him. Many left their country and their king and risked their lives for Him. But the greatest testament to David’s worthiness as their king, was the number who came to anoint him and the three men who risked their lives just to provide him with a taste of home. Men will fight for a cause. But when they choose to follow a man who has no authority over them and they will do anything to please him, then you know they have found a great leader.
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God's Help is the Best You Will Ever Find
Sometimes when people try to help, they just make things worse. But God never messes up or hurts innocent people in His efforts. His plans are perfect and they always accomplish what He intends. He can be trusted!
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Love and Honor
Do you take joy in the defeat or pain of those who have hurt you? Do you respect God’s choices and timing? Do you trust Him to raise and remove the leaders He chooses, in the time and manner He determines? Will you respect and follow those people until the Lord removes them from leadership? Are you able to set aside your own personal issues with your leaders and see the good they may have done for others? Can you look past the negative things and remember the good in them? Are you willing to praise them publicly while keeping the negative things to yourself? Do you desire the best for everyone rather than selfishly seeking what is best for yourself?
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