Kings of Israel-David

WK 7 – “Lord Help Me!”

1 Samuel 21

June 29^th, 2025

Justin Scarberry

 

1^st 3 God appointed Kings of Israel:

1. ____________________

2. ____________________

3. ____________________

 

Context of chapter 21

David and _________________ (Saul’s son) became very close friends.  They are trying to figure out Saul’s true intentions regarding David.  David would miss a planned _____________ with Saul and Saul’s reaction would tell them what his true intentions are.

Original Sin

The first recorded sin in the Bible is when ________ fell for the trick and the half truth of the serpent in the garden. Also _________ was not tricked but willingly participated in eating the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of _______ and ________.

Should Christians lie?

Revelation 22:15 NASB

Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral persons,

the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices lying.

 

Holy= ______________________

 

How can we become holy?

Matthew 15:24-25 ESV

²⁴ He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

²⁵ But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.”

Only through __________ can we be reunited with God!

Romans 10:13 ESV

For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

John 6:35 ESV

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger,

and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.

 

We should be sharing with the world that Jesus is the _________ of life

that can fill the spiritual hunger that everyone has.

Romans 14:12 ESV

So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.

Something that will have zero weight when we have to give an account:

________ attendance

Church should not be a ___________ but an eager anticipation to hear from God.

David is starting on a slow downward spiral first with ________ then fleeing to ______________ territory!

Galatians 6:7 ESV

⁷ Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.

Proverbs 3:11:12 NKJV

¹¹ My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction;

¹² For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.

 

 

Aces Baseball Faith & Family Night

July 25^th at 6:10 PM.  50 tickets are booked, more available if needed. Tickets are highly discounted at $24 for seats in the shade. Please let Paulette know if you are interested.   Includes a free cap, fireworks show and a great time of fellowship!

Zelle is up and running! 

Zelle is a digital option for giving your tithes or offerings to support the church to fulfill the Great Commission.

If you would prefer to give digitally:

Go to your bank app on your phone or computer.  Go to the payments section.  Go to the Zelle payment option. If available, scan the link below in the payment section that lists Zelle as an option.  There should be an icon asking to “scan the pay” or something similar.

Zelle Link (scan from your bank app)

Account email is:  accounting@thebridgespanishsprings.com for the Account “The Bridge Church Spanish Springs”.  As a security measure, your bank may want to send you a text to verify your first payment.

 

 

1. Who are the first 3 God appointed kings of Israel? Can you give some brief comments about each of them?

2. Does God know everything before it happens? If so, why did God pick Saul to be king if He knew He would fail?

3. What is the context of 1 Samuel 21?

4. Read 1 Samuel 21:1-8, do you think David is perhaps lying in these verses? Why or why not?  Is it ever ok to lie?  Is one lie bigger than another?  If you wanted to look up what the Bible says about lying, how would you do it?

5. What does it mean to be “holy”? Are Christians holy?  Why or why not?

6. Read Matthew 15:22-28, does God still heal instantly today like verse 28 mentions? What is the significance of this woman being a Caananite?  Why do you think Jesus might reference the people as “dogs” in these verses?

7. What is faith?

8. Can you be a Christian and not go to church? Why or why not?  Would you consider going to church a critical function of a Christian?

9. Read Romans 14:12, what does it mean that we will have to give an account?

10. Read 1 Samuel 21:9-15, what is the significance of David fleeing to the city of Gath? What are some issues with this choice?

11. Are you ready to start helping out with God’s Kingdom work? There are so many things behind the scenes that the church needs help with.  Please reach out to Justin to find you.

 

 

Luke 1:37 ESV

For nothing will be impossible with God

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