Message Notes

(I) THE LAST DAYS OF DAVID

1. I go the way of all the earth (1 Kings 2:2a)

2. Spent with Solomon, the heir to the throne

3. Acceptance of death

a) Maturity of faith

b) Maturity of understanding of life

(II) THE LAST WORDS OF DAVID

1. Reference to the word of God

a) His statutes (1 Kings 2:3c)

b) His commandments (1 Kings 2:3d)

c) His judgments (1 Kings 2:3e)

f) His testimonies (1 Kings 2:3f)

g) As it is written in the law of Moses (1 Kings 2:3g)

2. Admonition to Solomon

a) Be strong (1 Kings 2:2a)

b) Prove yourself a man (1 Kings 2:2b)

c) Keep the charge of the LORD (1 Kings 2:3a)

d) Walk in His ways (1 Kings 2:3b)

e) Keep His statutes (1 Kings 2:3c)

(III) A FIRM BELIEF

1. That you may prosper in all you do (1 Kings 2:3h)

2. That the LORD may fulfill His word (1 Kings 2:4a)

a) Promise to David (1 Kings 2:4b)

b) All offspring who walk in obedience would be blessed (1 Kings 2:4)

i) Take heed

ii) Walk before the Lord

iii) With all the heart

iv) With all the soul

c) There will never be a lack of man on the throne (1 Kings 2:4e)

3. Great words of advice passed on

a) From a father to a son

b) From one generation to another