Message Notes

(I) UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLICAL-HISTORICAL RECORDS

1. As seen in the life of King David

2. Recorded in the Scriptures

a) In the Books of History ( 1 Samuel, 1 Chronicles )

b) In the Psalms (Davidic)

3. Purpose of these Biblical records

a) Historical

b) Theological

c) Didactic

(II) THE MANY BATTLES OF DAVID

1. External foes

a) Wars

b) Many enemies that threatened the ancient nation of Israel

2. Internal foes

a) Wicked subjects

b) Usurpers

3. Personal fears

a) Doubts

b) Danger of losing life

(III) THE CONQUESTS DAVID EXPERIENCED

1. Over many enemies

2. Over personal doubts and fears

(IV) WHAT WAS THE SECRET OF DAVID’S STRENGTH?

The answer:

“Truly my soul waits for God;From Him comes my salvation.He only is my rock and my salvation;He is my defense;I shall not be greatly moved.My soul, wait silently for God alone,For my expectation is from Him…He only is my rock and my salvation;He is my defense;I shall not be moved.In God is my salvation and my glory;The rock of my strength,And my refuge is in God.” Psalm 62:1-2, 5-7

1. Waiting upon God (Psalm 62:1, 5)

2. Trusting God

a) Salvation

b) Rock

c) Defense

d) Refuge

3. Resulting in the following:-

a) Unmoved by the difficult circumstances of life

b) Strength to meet all problems

c) Glorying in the Lord