The following three lessons (June 16, 23, and 30)
are significantly abbreviated. This is
due to my annual summer pilgrimage to the “Holy Land”—that would be Alabama
for you northerners out there!
Things will get back to normal with the July 7 lesson. Thank you for your understanding. May our Lord richly bless your studies!
Mike
Calvert
2 Samuel 5:1-25
Sunday School Lesson for
June 16, 2002
David is Anointed King of
Israel
(5:1-5)
David Makes Jerusalem His
Capital
(5:6-12)
David Expands His Family (5:13-16)
David Conquers The
Philistines
(5:17-25)
In verses
1-5 we learn that the elders of all the tribes of Israel anointed David
as King in the city of Hebron. At this
time David was still a young man of only thirty years of age. The question confronting us is, what was it
about David’s life that made him potential “King” material?
This chapter presents several clues worth tracking
down. In this lesson we will see what
qualities are necessary for effective spiritual leadership. These points will apply to leadership on any
level, including family, the church, and the work place.
5:10, 12 – The clear and
unmistakable call of God. Note the
two key phrases in these verses: “because
the Lord God Almighty was with him”, and “the Lord had established him
as King over Israel.”
5:19, 23 – A vibrant and dynamic
relationship with the Lord God which results in a special sensitivity to His
voice. Note the two times where we
learn that David “inquired” of the Lord.
5:20 – A lifestyle of faith in God’s ability
to do what He promised. Note that
David “went to Bal-perazim” and defeated the Philistines. His actions were based upon what God had
told him in verse 19.
5:25 – Obedience to every command of the Lord. Here we see that David, “did as the Lord
commanded him.” The result was a
resounding victory.
5:20 – A steadfast refusal to enjoy the glory
that belongs only to God. Carefully
note David’s statement in this verse.
He said, “the Lord has broken out against my enemies.”