October 30
Lesson 9 (KJV)
David Anointed as King
Devotional Reading: Acts 13:21–31
Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1–13
1 Samuel 16:1–13
1 And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
2 And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the Lord said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the Lord.
3 And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.
4 And Samuel did that which the Lord spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?
5 And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the Lord: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.
6 And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the Lord’s anointed is before him.
7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
8 Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.
9 Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the Lord chosen this.
10 Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The Lord hath not chosen these.
11 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.
12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the Lord said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
Key Text
The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart—1 Samuel 16:7b
God’s Exceptional Choice
Unit 2: Out of Slavery to Nationhood
Lessons 5–9
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Describe the selection process of David as king.
2. Compare and contrast that process with that of the choosing of Saul as king.
3. Write a prayer asking God for a clean heart and eyes of faith.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. The Unlikely President
B. Lesson Context
I. God Chooses a New King (1 Samuel 16:1–3)
A. Rejection (v. 1)
Pity Party for One
B. Direction (vv. 2–3)
II. God Chooses David (1 Samuel 16:4–13)
A. Coming to Bethlehem (vv. 4–5)
B. Rejecting Older Sons (vv. 6–10)
C. Selecting the Shepherd Son (vv. 11–13)
Picture Perfect
Conclusion
A. Walking by Faith
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
How to Say It
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Abimelech |
Uh-bim-eh-lek. |
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Abinadab |
Uh-bin-uh-dab. |
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Eliab |
Ee-lye-ab. |
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Gibeah |
Gib-ee-uh (G as in get). |
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Kirjathjearim |
Kir-jath-jee-uh-rim or jee-a-rim. |
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Ramah |
Ray-muh. |
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Shammah |
Shuh-muh. |
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What Do You Think? How do you discern when you have moved from healthy mourning into unhealthy over-focusing? Digging Deeper What cautions do you employ to ensure that you do not assume someone else is unhealthily dwelling on pain because he or she does not mourn like you do? |
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What Do You Think? How can you discern when an unpopular course of action is in keeping with God’s will? Digging Deeper What fears prevent you from acting when you feel it is right to do so? |
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What Do You Think? What do you learn from situations in which you have been passed over for a promotion or other position of authority? Digging Deeper How do you serve effectively when you have not been called to be a leader? |
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What Do You Think? In what ways do you experience the presence of the Holy Spirit? Digging Deeper What you intentionally do this week to help you follow the Spirit’s lead more closely (see Galatians 5:25)? |
Conclusion
A. Walking by Faith
God’s choice transcended human expectations of royalty and testifies to the Lord’s knowledge of the human heart. We are at a disadvantage when we make decisions based on what we see. And sight may not be limited to what we sense right before our eyes. We fear that war and persecution may come to us, that violence is blossoming all around; we dread the next hurricane or tornado or earthquake. We mourn the moral failings of our secular leaders and, especially, of Christian leaders.
But like David, we have been anointed with the Spirit (2 Corinthians 1:21–22). And this Spirit leads us not into fear of what we see but with confidence in what we cannot see, hope in what we know by faith (5:7). Like Samuel, we do not often know the whole story or what we are meant to do many (or even a few) steps into the future. For the prophet, as for us, the Lord gives the information needed in order to be able to act in faith. We can work confidently when we are focused on becoming more like Jesus and calling others to love Him as we do.
Visual for Lessons 6 & 9. Ask the class to consider how they answered this question in lesson 6 and how it may have shifted since then.
When you look at the world, do not trust only your senses. Ask God for the heart to see what He sees, to see past all the terror and sin to His redeeming work and desire for the hearts of all people. May we pray as David did, “Create in me a clean heart, O God” (Psalm 51:10).
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What Do You Think? What takeaways from lessons 8 and 9 are most challenging to you? Digging Deeper What changes do these insights require of you in thought, speech, and action? |
B. Prayer
Lord God, teach us to value the heart over the outward appearance of a person. Purify our own hearts so that when others see us, they will see that You have chosen us and are forming us in the image of Jesus. It is in His name that we pray. Amen.
C. Thought to Remember
What does God see in your heart?
Involvement Learning
Enhance your lesson with KJV Bible Student (from your curriculum supplier) and the reproducible activity page (at www.standardlesson.com or in the back of the KJV Standard Lesson Commentary Deluxe Edition).
Krause, Mark S. et al. “David Anointed as King.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2022–2023. Ed. Jane Ann Kenney, Ronald L. Nickelson, and Taylor Z. Stamps. Vol. 70. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2022. 79–80. Print. The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary.
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