Lesson 17
SAUL AND DAVID
LIFE OF SAUL VERSUS LIFE OF DAVID
LIFE OF SAUL |
LIFE OF DAVID |
| · Saul was man's kind of king (1 Sam. 10:23-24) | · David was God's kind of king (2 Sam. 7:8-16) |
| · Saul was a man after people's praise (1 Sam. 18:6-8) | · David was a man after God's heart (Acts 13:22) |
| · Saul's kingdom was rejected (1 Sam. 15:23) | · David's kingship was eternal through Jesus (2 Sam. 7:29) |
| · Saul was cruel (1 Sam. 20:30-34; 22:11-19) | · David was kind and benevolent (2 Sam. 9; 1 Chron. 19:2) |
| · Saul was unforgiving (1 Sam. 14:44; 18:9) | · David was forgiving (1 Sam. 26) |
| · When confronted, Saul lied (1 Sam. 15:10-31) | · When confronted, David repented (2 Sam. 12:13; 24:10) |
| · Saul was fearful (1 Sam. 17:11; 18:12) | · David was courageous (1 Sam. 17; 1 Chron. 18) |
| · Saul was separated from God (1 Sam. 16:14) | · David was at peace with God (Psa. 4:8; 37:11) |
-Life Application Bible, p. 489 (edited, jrp)