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These men were “out of step” with society. These men were “out of step” with society. (1 Sam 22:1-2)(1 Sam 22:1-2)

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1 Samuel 22:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Samuel 22:1-2 (NKJV) 1 David therefore 1 David therefore departed from there and escaped to the cave of departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. So when his brothers and all his Adullam. So when his brothers and all his father’s house heard father’s house heard it,it, they went down there they went down there to him. 2 And everyone to him. 2 And everyone who waswho was in distress, in distress, everyone who everyone who waswas in debt, and everyone in debt, and everyone who who waswas discontented gathered to him. So he discontented gathered to him. So he became captain over them. And there were became captain over them. And there were about four hundred men with him.about four hundred men with him.

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These men were “out of step” with society. These men were “out of step” with society. (1 Sam 22:1-2)(1 Sam 22:1-2)

Jesus found His followers from such Jesus found His followers from such “rejects.” “rejects.” (1 Cor 1:26-29)(1 Cor 1:26-29)

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1 Corinthians 1:26-29 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 1:26-29 (NKJV) 26 For you 26 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, mighty, not many noble, are called.are called. 27 But 27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; put to shame the things which are mighty;

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28 and the base things of the world and the 28 and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, 29 that no flesh nothing the things that are, 29 that no flesh should glory in His presence.should glory in His presence.

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The calling of the mighty menThe calling of the mighty men

These men were “out of step” with society. These men were “out of step” with society. (1 Sam 22:1-2)(1 Sam 22:1-2)

Jesus found His followers from such Jesus found His followers from such “rejects.” “rejects.” (1 Cor 1:26-29)(1 Cor 1:26-29)

The common attraction was a faith in God.The common attraction was a faith in God.

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The calling of the mighty menThe calling of the mighty men

These men were “out of step” with society. These men were “out of step” with society. (1 Sam 22:1-2)(1 Sam 22:1-2)

Jesus found His followers from such Jesus found His followers from such “rejects.” “rejects.” (1 Cor 1:26-29)(1 Cor 1:26-29)

The common attraction was a faith in God.The common attraction was a faith in God. Before Jonathan knew David he stood by Before Jonathan knew David he stood by

faith. faith. (1 Sam 14:1, 6)(1 Sam 14:1, 6)

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1 Samuel 14:1 (NKJV)1 Samuel 14:1 (NKJV) 1Now it happened 1Now it happened one day that Jonathan the son of Saul said one day that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who bore his armor, to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistines’ “Come, let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison that garrison that isis on the other side.” But he on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. did not tell his father.

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1 Samuel 14:6 (NKJV)1 Samuel 14:6 (NKJV) 6 Then Jonathan 6 Then Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the these uncircumcised; it may be that the Lord will work for us. For nothing restrains Lord will work for us. For nothing restrains the Lord from saving by many or by few.”the Lord from saving by many or by few.”

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When Jonathan saw David’s faith they When Jonathan saw David’s faith they became friends. became friends. (1 Sam 17:57-18:1)(1 Sam 17:57-18:1)

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1 Samuel 17:57 -18:1 (NKJV1 Samuel 17:57 -18:1 (NKJV) ) 57 Then, as 57 Then, as David returned from the slaughter of the David returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, Abner took him and brought him Philistine, Abner took him and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistine before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand. 58And Saul said to him, in his hand. 58And Saul said to him, “Whose son “Whose son areare you, young man?”So you, young man?”So David answered, “David answered, “I amI am the son of your the son of your servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.”servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.”

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18:1 - Now when he had finished speaking 18:1 - Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.his own soul.

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When Jonathan saw David’s faith they When Jonathan saw David’s faith they became friends. became friends. (1 Sam 17:57-18:1)(1 Sam 17:57-18:1)

Where did Jesus find His followers? Where did Jesus find His followers? (Jn 1:29, 35, Mt 3:1-4)(Jn 1:29, 35, Mt 3:1-4)

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John 1:29 (NKJV)John 1:29 (NKJV) 29 The next day John 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! the sin of the world!

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John 1:35 (NKJV)John 1:35 (NKJV) 35 Again, the next day, 35 Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. John stood with two of his disciples.

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Matthew 3:1-4 (NKJV)Matthew 3:1-4 (NKJV) 1In those days 1In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 and saying, “Repent, wilderness of Judea, 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”

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The qualities of the mighty menThe qualities of the mighty men

They had a strong faithThey had a strong faith

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They had a strong faithThey had a strong faith Eleazar and Shammah Eleazar and Shammah (2 Sam 23:9-12)(2 Sam 23:9-12)

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2 Samuel 23:9 -10 (NKJV) 2 Samuel 23:9 -10 (NKJV) 9 And after him 9 And after him waswas Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, oneone of the of the three mighty men with David when they defied the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines Philistines whowho were gathered there for battle, and were gathered there for battle, and the men of Israel had retreated. 10 He arose and the men of Israel had retreated. 10 He arose and attacked the Philistines until his hand was weary, attacked the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand stuck to the sword. The Lord brought and his hand stuck to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day; and the people about a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to plunder.returned after him only to plunder.

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2 Samuel 23:11-12 (NKJV)2 Samuel 23:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And after 11 And after him him waswas Shammah the son of Agee the Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a together into a troop where there was a piece of ground full of lentils. So the people piece of ground full of lentils. So the people fled from the Philistines. 12 But he fled from the Philistines. 12 But he stationed himself in the middle of the field, stationed himself in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the Lord brought about a great victory.the Lord brought about a great victory.

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They had a strong faithThey had a strong faith Eleazar and Shammah Eleazar and Shammah (2 Sam 23:9-12)(2 Sam 23:9-12) They were not here from privilege They were not here from privilege

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They had a strong faithThey had a strong faith Eleazar and Shammah Eleazar and Shammah (2 Sam 23:9-12)(2 Sam 23:9-12) They were not here from privilege They were not here from privilege The followers of Christ learned to stand The followers of Christ learned to stand

(Mt 12:30; Titus 1:9-11)(Mt 12:30; Titus 1:9-11)

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Matthew 12:30 (NKJV)Matthew 12:30 (NKJV) 30 He who is not 30 He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.gather with Me scatters abroad.

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Titus 1:9 -11 (NKJV)Titus 1:9 -11 (NKJV) 9 holding fast the 9 holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.exhort and convict those who contradict.

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They had a strong faithThey had a strong faith Eleazar and Shammah Eleazar and Shammah (2 Sam 23:9-12)(2 Sam 23:9-12) They were not here from privilege They were not here from privilege The followers of Christ learned to stand The followers of Christ learned to stand

(Mt 12:30; Titus 1:9-11)(Mt 12:30; Titus 1:9-11) They understood the meaning of love and They understood the meaning of love and

loyalty.loyalty.

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Genuine love does not wait on commands. Genuine love does not wait on commands. (2 Sam 23:13-17)(2 Sam 23:13-17)

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2 Samuel 23:13-17 (NKJV)2 Samuel 23:13-17 (NKJV) 13 Then three 13 Then three of the thirty chief men went down at harvest of the thirty chief men went down at harvest time and came to David at the cave of time and came to David at the cave of Adullam. And the troop of Philistines Adullam. And the troop of Philistines encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. 14 encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. 14 David David waswas then in the stronghold, and the then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines garrison of the Philistines waswas then then inin Bethlehem. Bethlehem.

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15 And David said with longing, “15 And David said with longing, “Oh, that Oh, that someone would give me a drink of the water someone would give me a drink of the water from the well of Bethlehemfrom the well of Bethlehem, which , which isis by the by the gate!” 16 So the three mighty men broke gate!” 16 So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, drew water through the camp of the Philistines, drew water from the well of Bethlehem that from the well of Bethlehem that waswas by the by the gate, and took it and brought gate, and took it and brought itit to David. to David. Nevertheless he would not drink it, but Nevertheless he would not drink it, but poured poured it out to the Lord. it out to the Lord.

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17 And he said, “Far be it from me, O Lord, 17 And he said, “Far be it from me, O Lord, that I should do this! Is that I should do this! Is this notthis not the blood of the blood of the men who went in the men who went in jeopardy ofjeopardy of their their lives?” Therefore he would not drink it. lives?” Therefore he would not drink it. These things were done by the three mighty These things were done by the three mighty men.men.

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Genuine love does not wait on commands. Genuine love does not wait on commands. (2 Sam 23:13-17)(2 Sam 23:13-17)

Must we wait for a command? Must we wait for a command? (1 Cor 16:1-2; 2 Cor 8:8-9)(1 Cor 16:1-2; 2 Cor 8:8-9)

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1 Corinthians 16:1-2 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 16:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Now concerning the 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first dayday of of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:8 through 2 Corinthians 8:9 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 8:8 through 2 Corinthians 8:9 (NKJV) 8I 8I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others. 9For you know the grace your love by the diligence of others. 9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.might become rich.

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2 Corinthians 8:8-9 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 8:8-9 (NKJV) 8 I speak not 8 I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of sincerity of your love by the diligence of others. 9 For you know the grace of our others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.through His poverty might become rich.

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Genuine love does not wait on commands. Genuine love does not wait on commands. (2 Sam 23:13-17)(2 Sam 23:13-17)

Must we wait for a command? Must we wait for a command? (1 Cor 16:1-2; 2 Cor 8:8-9)(1 Cor 16:1-2; 2 Cor 8:8-9)

They obeyed when it went against their They obeyed when it went against their reason and emotions.reason and emotions.

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Genuine love does not wait on commands. Genuine love does not wait on commands. (2 Sam 23:13-17)(2 Sam 23:13-17)

Must we wait for a command? Must we wait for a command? (1 Cor 16:1-2; 2 Cor 8:8-9)(1 Cor 16:1-2; 2 Cor 8:8-9)

They obeyed when it went against their They obeyed when it went against their reason and emotions.reason and emotions.

Abishai was willing to follow Abishai was willing to follow (1 Sam 26:6-12)(1 Sam 26:6-12)

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1 Samuel 26:6 -7 (NKJV)1 Samuel 26:6 -7 (NKJV) 6 Then David answered, 6 Then David answered, and said to Ahimelech the Hittite and to Abishai the and said to Ahimelech the Hittite and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying, “Who will son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” And go down with me to Saul in the camp?” And Abishai said, “I will go down with you.” 7 So David Abishai said, “I will go down with you.” 7 So David and Abishai came to the people by night; and there and Abishai came to the people by night; and there Saul lay sleeping within the camp, with his spear Saul lay sleeping within the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. And Abner and the stuck in the ground by his head. And Abner and the people lay all around him.people lay all around him.

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1 Samuel 26:7-12 (NKJV) 1 Samuel 26:7-12 (NKJV) 7 So7 So David and Abishai came to the people by night; and David and Abishai came to the people by night; and there Saul lay sleeping within the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. there Saul lay sleeping within the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. And Abner and the people lay all around him. 8 Then Abishai said to David, “God has And Abner and the people lay all around him. 8 Then Abishai said to David, “God has delivered your enemy into your hand this day. Now therefore, please, let me strike him delivered your enemy into your hand this day. Now therefore, please, let me strike him at once with the spear, right to the earth; and I will not at once with the spear, right to the earth; and I will not have to strikehave to strike him a second him a second time!”time!”

9But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him; for who can stretch out 9But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him; for who can stretch out his hand against the Lord’S anointed, and be guiltless?” 10David said his hand against the Lord’S anointed, and be guiltless?” 10David said furthermore, “furthermore, “AsAs the Lord lives, the Lord shall strike him, or his day shall the Lord lives, the Lord shall strike him, or his day shall come to die, or he shall go out to battle and perish. 11The Lord forbid that I come to die, or he shall go out to battle and perish. 11The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the Lord’S anointed. But please, take should stretch out my hand against the Lord’S anointed. But please, take now the spear and the jug of water that now the spear and the jug of water that areare by his head, and let us go.” by his head, and let us go.” 12So David took the spear and the jug of water 12So David took the spear and the jug of water byby Saul’s head, and they Saul’s head, and they got away; and no man saw or knew got away; and no man saw or knew itit or awoke. For they or awoke. For they werewere all asleep, all asleep, because a deep sleep from the Lord had fallen on them.because a deep sleep from the Lord had fallen on them.

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9 But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him; 9 But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him; for who can stretch out his hand against the for who can stretch out his hand against the Lord’S anointed, and be guiltless?” 10 David said Lord’S anointed, and be guiltless?” 10 David said furthermore, “furthermore, “AsAs the Lord lives, the Lord shall the Lord lives, the Lord shall strike him, or his day shall come to die, or he shall strike him, or his day shall come to die, or he shall go out to battle and perish. 11 The Lord forbid that go out to battle and perish. 11 The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the Lord’S I should stretch out my hand against the Lord’S anointed. But please, take now the spear and the anointed. But please, take now the spear and the jug of water that jug of water that areare by his head, and let us go.” by his head, and let us go.”

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12 So David took the spear and the jug of 12 So David took the spear and the jug of water water byby Saul’s head, and they got away; Saul’s head, and they got away; and no man saw or knew and no man saw or knew itit or awoke. For or awoke. For they they werewere all asleep, because a deep sleep all asleep, because a deep sleep from the Lord had fallen on them.from the Lord had fallen on them.

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The power of David’s leadershipThe power of David’s leadership

David leadership was essential David leadership was essential (2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:15-17) (2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:15-17)

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2 Samuel 18:3 (NKJV2 Samuel 18:3 (NKJV) ) 3 But the people 3 But the people answered, “You shall not go out! For if we answered, “You shall not go out! For if we flee away, they will not care about us; nor if flee away, they will not care about us; nor if half of us die, will they care about us. But half of us die, will they care about us. But you areyou are worth ten thousand of us now. For worth ten thousand of us now. For you are now more help to us in the city.”you are now more help to us in the city.”

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2 Samuel 21:15-17 (NKJV2 Samuel 21:15-17 (NKJV) ) 15 When the 15 When the Philistines were at war again with Israel, David Philistines were at war again with Israel, David and his servants with him went down and fought and his servants with him went down and fought against the Philistines; and David grew faint. 16 against the Philistines; and David grew faint. 16 Then Ishbi-Benob, who Then Ishbi-Benob, who waswas one of the sons of the one of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose bronze spear giant, the weight of whose bronze spear waswas three three hundred hundred shekels,shekels, who was bearing a new who was bearing a new sword,sword,

thought he could kill David.thought he could kill David.

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17 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah came to 17 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah came to his aid, and struck the Philistine and killed his aid, and struck the Philistine and killed him. Then the men of David swore to him, him. Then the men of David swore to him, saying, “You shall go out no more with us saying, “You shall go out no more with us to battle, lest you quench the lamp of to battle, lest you quench the lamp of Israel.”Israel.”

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The power of David’s leadershipThe power of David’s leadership

David leadership was essential David leadership was essential (2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:15-17) (2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:15-17)

There is power in the example of one man. There is power in the example of one man. (2 Sam 23:16-17)(2 Sam 23:16-17)

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The power of David’s leadershipThe power of David’s leadership

David leadership was essential David leadership was essential (2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:15-17) (2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:15-17)

There is power in the example of one man. There is power in the example of one man. (2 Sam 23:16-17)(2 Sam 23:16-17)

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The power of David’s leadershipThe power of David’s leadership

David leadership was essential David leadership was essential (2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:15-17) (2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:15-17)

There is power in the example of one man. There is power in the example of one man. (2 Sam 23:16-17)(2 Sam 23:16-17)

What have we seen in Jesus Christ? What have we seen in Jesus Christ? (1 Pt 2:21-25; Rom 5:6-8)(1 Pt 2:21-25; Rom 5:6-8)

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Romans 5:6-8 (NKJV)Romans 5:6-8 (NKJV) 6 For when we 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.were still sinners, Christ died for us.

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David leadership was essential David leadership was essential (2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:15-17)(2 Sam 18:3; 2 Sam 21:15-17)

There is power in the example of one man. There is power in the example of one man. (2 Sam 23:16-17)(2 Sam 23:16-17)

What have we seen in Jesus Christ? What have we seen in Jesus Christ? (1 Pt 2:21-25; Rom 5:6-8)(1 Pt 2:21-25; Rom 5:6-8)

What did Jesus do with these simple men? What did Jesus do with these simple men? (Acts 4:13)(Acts 4:13)

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Acts 4:13 (NKJVActs 4:13 (NKJV) ) 13 Now when they saw 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.realized that they had been with Jesus.

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He changed the “sons of thunder”. He changed the “sons of thunder”. (Mk 3:17; Lk 9:54-56)(Mk 3:17; Lk 9:54-56)

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Luke 9:54-56 (NKJV)Luke 9:54-56 (NKJV) 54 And when His disciples 54 And when His disciples James and John saw James and John saw this,this, they said, “Lord, do You they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?” 55 heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?” 55 But He turned and rebuked them, and said, “You But He turned and rebuked them, and said, “You do not know what manner of spirit you are of. 56 do not know what manner of spirit you are of. 56 For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives but to save lives but to save them.them.” And they went to another ” And they went to another village.village.

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He changed the “sons of thunder”. He changed the “sons of thunder”. (Mk 3:17; Lk 9:54-56)(Mk 3:17; Lk 9:54-56)

They saw Jesus turn to Jerusalem and then They saw Jesus turn to Jerusalem and then tell them to put up their swords. tell them to put up their swords. (Lk 9:51, Mt 26:35)(Lk 9:51, Mt 26:35)

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Luke 9:51 (NKJV) Luke 9:51 (NKJV) 51Now it came to pass, 51Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, to go to Jerusalem,

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Matthew 26:35 (NKJV) Matthew 26:35 (NKJV) 35 Peter said to 35 Peter said to Him, “Even if I have to die with You, I will Him, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And so said all the not deny You!” And so said all the disciples.disciples.

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David was not able to keep these men from David was not able to keep these men from sin.sin.

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David was not able to keep these men from David was not able to keep these men from sin.sin.

Abishai gave in to the influence of family Abishai gave in to the influence of family (2 Sam 3:30)(2 Sam 3:30)

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2 Samuel 3:30 (NKJV)2 Samuel 3:30 (NKJV) 30 So Joab and 30 So Joab and Abishai his brother killed Abner, because Abishai his brother killed Abner, because he had killed their brother Asahel at Gibeon he had killed their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.in the battle.

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David was not able to keep these men from David was not able to keep these men from sin.sin.

Abishai gave in to the influence of family Abishai gave in to the influence of family (2 Sam 3:30)(2 Sam 3:30)

David did not excuse or overlook this David did not excuse or overlook this matter. matter. (2 Sam 3:31-32, 39)(2 Sam 3:31-32, 39)

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2 Samuel 3:31-32 (NKJV2 Samuel 3:31-32 (NKJV) ) 31Then David 31Then David said to Joab and to all the people who were said to Joab and to all the people who were with him, “Tear your clothes, gird with him, “Tear your clothes, gird yourselves with sackcloth, and mourn for yourselves with sackcloth, and mourn for Abner.” And King David followed the Abner.” And King David followed the coffin. 32So they buried Abner in Hebron; coffin. 32So they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.

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2 Samuel 3:39 (NKJV)2 Samuel 3:39 (NKJV) 39 And I 39 And I amam weak weak today, though anointed king; and these men, today, though anointed king; and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, the sons of Zeruiah, areare too harsh for me. too harsh for me. The Lord shall repay the evildoer according The Lord shall repay the evildoer according to his wickedness.”to his wickedness.”

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Ezekiel 33:12 (NKJV)Ezekiel 33:12 (NKJV) - 12 “Therefore you, O - 12 “Therefore you, O son of man, say to the children of your people: son of man, say to the children of your people: ‘The righteousness of the righteous man shall ‘The righteousness of the righteous man shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression; not deliver him in the day of his transgression; as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall because of it in the day that he turns from fall because of it in the day that he turns from his wickedness; nor shall the righteous be able his wickedness; nor shall the righteous be able to live because of to live because of his righteousnesshis righteousness in the day in the day that he sins.’that he sins.’

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David let his heart stray into sin. David let his heart stray into sin. (2 Sam 11:3-5)(2 Sam 11:3-5)

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2 Samuel 11:3-5 (NKJV)2 Samuel 11:3-5 (NKJV) 3 So David sent and 3 So David sent and inquired about the woman. And inquired about the woman. And someonesomeone said, “ said, “IsIs this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?” 4 Then David sent of Uriah the Hittite?” 4 Then David sent messengers, and took her; and she came to him, messengers, and took her; and she came to him, and he lay with her, for she was cleansed from her and he lay with her, for she was cleansed from her impurity; and she returned to her house. 5And the impurity; and she returned to her house. 5And the woman conceived; so she sent and told David, and woman conceived; so she sent and told David, and said, “I said, “I amam with child.” with child.”

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David let his heart stray into sin. David let his heart stray into sin. (2 Sam 11:3-5)(2 Sam 11:3-5)

David gave orders that led to Uriah’s death. David gave orders that led to Uriah’s death. (2 Sam 11:14-17)(2 Sam 11:14-17)

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2 Samuel 11:14-17 (NKJV)2 Samuel 11:14-17 (NKJV) 14 In the morning it 14 In the morning it happened that David wrote a letter to Joab and happened that David wrote a letter to Joab and sent sent itit by the hand of Uriah. 15 And he wrote in by the hand of Uriah. 15 And he wrote in the letter, saying, “Set Uriah in the forefront of the the letter, saying, “Set Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retreat from him, that he may be hottest battle, and retreat from him, that he may be struck down and die.” 16 So it was, while Joab struck down and die.” 16 So it was, while Joab besieged the city, that he assigned Uriah to a place besieged the city, that he assigned Uriah to a place

where he knew there where he knew there werewere valiant men. valiant men.

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17 Then the men of the city came out and 17 Then the men of the city came out and fought with Joab. And fought with Joab. And somesome of the people of the people of the servants of David fell; and Uriah the of the servants of David fell; and Uriah the Hittite died also.Hittite died also.

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David let his heart stray into sin. David let his heart stray into sin. (2 Sam 11:3-5)(2 Sam 11:3-5)

David gave orders that led to Uriah’s death. David gave orders that led to Uriah’s death. (2 Sam 11:14-17)(2 Sam 11:14-17)

What did Uriah think of David? What did Uriah think of David?

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David let his heart stray into sin. David let his heart stray into sin. (2 Sam 11:3-5)(2 Sam 11:3-5)

David gave orders that led to Uriah’s death. David gave orders that led to Uriah’s death. (2 Sam 11:14-17)(2 Sam 11:14-17)

What did Uriah think of David?What did Uriah think of David? Where else do we read about him? Where else do we read about him?

(2 Sam 23:39)(2 Sam 23:39)

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2 Samuel 23:39 (NKJV) 2 Samuel 23:39 (NKJV) 3939andand Uriah the Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in all.Hittite: thirty-seven in all.