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Native Father, issue #139, July/August, 2005. Related articles from this issue: |
I Will Trust and Not Be Afraid A Bible Study by David Hertzler |
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King David, the sweet singer of Israel, spoke about trust more often than any other biblical writer. Where and how did he learn so much about trust? Look for clues in the scriptures below. From whom did David learn about trust? Not from trustworthy parents. Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13. The prophet Samuel invited Jesse and his sons to a special sacrifice, to anoint one of them as king. Which son did Jesse not think important enough to bring along? Not from trustworthy brothers. Read 1 Samuel 17:17-30. David took some food to his brothers, who were serving in his nation’s army. Think of three words to describe the way his oldest brother talked to him. Not from a trustworthy national leader? Read 1 Samuel 16:14 and 17:10-11, 32-33. When King Saul lost his trust in God, was he able to inspire trust in others? Then how did David learn about trust? †Read 1 Samuel 16:12, 18. What was Samuel’s first impression of David? What important bit of informa-tion did Saul’s servant add when he told Saul about David? What has the presence of the Lord taught you about trust? †Read 1 Samuel 17:34-37. Keeping sheep was important work in that economy. But it was a hard, dirty job that was usually given to the youngest or lowest person in the family. How did David turn it into an opportunity for developing his fighting skills? What did these encounters with wild animals teach him about trust? What are you learning about trust by rising to the challenges of your job? †Read 1 Samuel 18:1-4 and 19:1-3. Jonathan was Saul’s eldest son and was expected to be the next king. Do you think he knew that David had been anointed to be the next king? What do you think were the terms of the covenant (18:3) that he made with David? As pressure against David increased, Jonathan became one of the few people he could trust. What are your friends teaching you about trust? †Read Psalm 40:3. David was recognized as a skillful musician. How did he use his music to restore trust in others (see also 1 Samuel 16:23)? Do you think that David sometimes used music to strengthen his own trust (see Psalm 18:46-50)? What has the music you sing and listen to taught you about trust? |
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