A Comparison of the Relationships of David and Solomon with God
CALVARY BIBLE COLLEGE
A COMPARISON OF THE RELATIONSHIPS OF DAVID AND SOLOMON WITH GOD
A PAPER SUBMITTED TO
KEITH MILLER
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE
SURVEY OF OLD TESTAMENT LITERATURE
RP111
BY
NICHOLAS M. HERTZFIELD
KANSAS CITY, MO
DECEMBER 2009 OUTLINE
I. Introduction
II. Early Life of David
III. David’s Focus on God Before Becoming King
IV. David’s Reign as King
V. Solomon’s Early Reign
VI. Solomon’s Decline
VII. Solomon’s Later Years
VIII. Spiritual Achievements of Both
IX. Conclusion
A COMPARISON OF THE RELATIONSHIPS OF DAVID AND SOLOMON WITH GOD
Introduction
In life, every one of us has been given gifts by God. Not everyone will be rich and powerful, but we all have the tools to succeed. Some are made to be leaders, some followers, some rich, some poor, but all are made exactly how God wanted. Two of Israel’s greatest kings, David and Solomon, were given great gifts from God, both sinned greatly, and only one had the right attitude about repentance. In order to really find out about them, one has to look at their entire lives, so as to get a good understanding of their circumstances.
Early Life of David
Successes of David in his early life David, the man after God’s own heart, was born as the youngest son of a poor shepherd named Jesse. Not only was David talented a musician and the “sweetest singer of all Israel,” but he was also an amazing soldier and military tactician. He was a small boy when Samuel came at the Lord’s instruction to anoint his new king, and Samuel was surprised at the Lord’s choice; but God knew David’s heart while Samuel looked at the outward appearance. David had a great talent for music. And when he was still young, Saul had him play his harp and sing to relieve him because of the evil spirit that tormented him. David wrote many hymns of praise to God and of thankfulness for God’s blessings. He also wrote many of sorrow and mourning,
A COMPARISON OF THE RELATIONSHIPS OF DAVID AND SOLOMON WITH GOD
A PAPER SUBMITTED TO
KEITH MILLER
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE
SURVEY OF OLD TESTAMENT LITERATURE
RP111
BY
NICHOLAS M. HERTZFIELD
KANSAS CITY, MO
DECEMBER 2009 OUTLINE
I. Introduction
II. Early Life of David
III. David’s Focus on God Before Becoming King
IV. David’s Reign as King
V. Solomon’s Early Reign
VI. Solomon’s Decline
VII. Solomon’s Later Years
VIII. Spiritual Achievements of Both
IX. Conclusion
A COMPARISON OF THE RELATIONSHIPS OF DAVID AND SOLOMON WITH GOD
Introduction
In life, every one of us has been given gifts by God. Not everyone will be rich and powerful, but we all have the tools to succeed. Some are made to be leaders, some followers, some rich, some poor, but all are made exactly how God wanted. Two of Israel’s greatest kings, David and Solomon, were given great gifts from God, both sinned greatly, and only one had the right attitude about repentance. In order to really find out about them, one has to look at their entire lives, so as to get a good understanding of their circumstances.
Early Life of David
Successes of David in his early life David, the man after God’s own heart, was born as the youngest son of a poor shepherd named Jesse. Not only was David talented a musician and the “sweetest singer of all Israel,” but he was also an amazing soldier and military tactician. He was a small boy when Samuel came at the Lord’s instruction to anoint his new king, and Samuel was surprised at the Lord’s choice; but God knew David’s heart while Samuel looked at the outward appearance. David had a great talent for music. And when he was still young, Saul had him play his harp and sing to relieve him because of the evil spirit that tormented him. David wrote many hymns of praise to God and of thankfulness for God’s blessings. He also wrote many of sorrow and mourning,
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