Sermon Recap
Pastor Ryan Wetherhead delved into the life of David, revealing how this shepherd boy became a great king through a heart aligned with God. He showed through David’s life that there is a clash of kingdoms, between trusting God's reality or the temporal things we put our confidence in. Pastor Ryan emphasized the importance of being faithful in life's little moments, fostering confidence rooted in God, and practicing dependence on the Holy Spirit. He illustrated this through David's journey. David, despite facing immense trials, remained steadfast under God’s guidance, showcasing how our struggles can propel us toward our divine purpose. The sermon invited listeners to examine the "kingdoms" at play in their own lives—a call to reflect on whether one seeks earthly validation or the eternal assurance found in Christ.
Ice Breaker Option
If you were building a house, what's the first thing you would plan and why?
HEAD Read 1 Samuel 16:6-13
• What is the context of this account? What is happening in the Kingdom of Isreal? Refer back to 1 Samuel 13:13-14.
• When Samuel comes to Jesse’s house, what is he expecting? Why does God reject the older sons of Jesus?
• Where do we find David in this passage and what does this say about how he was considered? What do we know about David’s relationship with God at this point in his life? Refer to 1 Samuel 17:34-37.
• How does David’s story foreshadow Christ?
HEART
• Where do you see the clash between God's kingdom and man's kingdom in your own life, where God's ways are often opposite to our natural thinking?
• What makes it hard to trust the reality of God’s kingdom over our present reality?
• Identify a time where God has proven Himself in a way that was unexpected. How do these moments build your dependence on God?
HANDS
Faithful with what is right in front of us
• What are some small responsibilities you currently have. How can you focus on being more faithful in these areas this week?
Confidence in God is all we really have
• What steps can you take to become more aware of God’s presence in your life this week?
Practice dependence upon the spirit
• Can you identify an area in your life where you need to submit to God’s process, relying on His guidance instead of trying to control the situation yourself? How will you submit to Him in this?
PRAYER
Begin your prayer time with silence, giving the Holy Spirit room to speak.
• Pray for the grace to be faithful in the small things in life.
• Ask for confidence in God amidst your challenges.
• Pray for a deeper awareness of living before God in all aspects of life.
• Pray for those struggling to see the eternal perspective.
Going Deeper:
The Old Testament is more than ancient history - it's a rich unfolding story that points us to Jesus. Through the lives of ordinary people, we see God's extraordinary faithfulness and grace at work. Use the provided reading plan to discover how approachable and relevant the Old Testament truly is, revealing the heart of God in every chapter.
• How will you make room in your schedule for this daily reading and reflection?
• What will help you respond to what you learn? Consider journaling your responses to the reflection questions.
• Who will you invite to walk with you on this journey