Lesson One – David, a Man After God's Own Heart
I Sam 13,15,16; Ps 119:33-37

Discussion
1. What is the setting of David being described as a "man after God's heart?" 
2. What can we learn of its meaning from seeing the opposite in King Saul?
3. Why does the Lord place such a premium on the heart? 16:7
4. How would you define in 1 or 2 sentences a heart after God's own heart from what we see in this study?
5. How does Jesus Christ, the greater Son of David, display "a heart after God's heart"?

Personal Application
​1. Enjoy God's pleasure in your obedience
2. Pray for God to give you a heart after His (Ps 119:33-37)  
3. Imitate the heart of Jesus Christ, the Son of  David                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

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Lesson Two – David, a Man After God's Own Heart
I Sam 17 – David & Goliath
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Discussion
1. What do we learn about David's heart from the contrast between his response to Goliath's challenge & the response of Saul & his men?
2. What light does Hebrews 11:1,32-34 shed on this event, especially on David's heart?
3. How can I apply this to fearful things in my life?
4. What do you learn about David's heart from Psalm 56:3-4
5. What do you learn of David's heart from his responses to Eliab, King Saul & Goliath? 
6. What besides faith is found in his heart as a motivation for fighting Goliath? 
7. Where do you see this heart in Jesus Christ?

Personal Application
1. At the 1st sign of FEAR, talk it down with FAITH in your God.
2. Honor the Lord by trusting His great faithfulness by speaking up for Him to others. Be ready!
3. Bring your weakness in dependence upon His strength.
4. Pray for a heart w/ greater faith & zeal for the honor of God.

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Lesson Three – David, a Man After God's Own Heart
I Sam 18-19 – Saul versus David

Discussion
1. Why was Saul jealous of David?
2. What are ways that I can be jealous of others & what does it lead to?
3. What is the connection between fear & jealousy? (18:12,15)
4. Lists the various attempts of Saul to kill David in chapters 18-19.
5.What do you learn from Saul's unsuccessful attempts on David's life?
6. From Ps 59 list all the lessons you can about David's response to this attempt on his life.
7. What 2 attributes of God were David's great comfort & why?
8. Who was jealous of David's Greater Son & why? What did it lead to?

Personal Application
1. Thank God for His constant Protection
2. Make God's love & strength the theme of your meditation & praise
WISDOM that  KNOWS what is the absolute best for me
STRENGTH that is ABLE to bring about the best for me
LOVE that DELIGHTS to do what is best for me 
3. Seek first the honor of God in all that troubles you

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Lesson Four – David, a Man After God's Own Heart
I Sam 20-21 – David & Jonathan  

Discussion
1. Why are men slower to develop close friendships with other guys?
2. What first drew Jonathan's heart to David? I Sam 18:1-4
3. What key qualities of a good friend do you see in Jonathan & explain
4. What does it take for Jonathan to believe that his father is really out to kill David?
5. What do you learn from Psalm 34 about this event in Gath?
6. Why are we to tell others in the congregation what God has done for us personally?
7. What was David doing while scribbling & slobbering?  Ps 34:6
8. How does David's personal deliverance in Gath parallel ultimate salvation? Ps 34:22

Personal Application
1. Do a meal or activity with a brother to deepen friendship/fellowship.
2. Think & do what covenant faithfulness is to the Lord Jesus & to your wife. 
3. Come next week ready to share your praises for the Lord that we might "exalt His name together."