1 00:00:00,400 --> 00:00:04,480 Speaker 1: Finely, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, 2 00:00:05,240 --> 00:00:09,920 Speaker 1: whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things 3 00:00:09,960 --> 00:00:14,800 Speaker 1: are lovely, whatever things are of good report. If there 4 00:00:14,840 --> 00:00:19,320 Speaker 1: is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think 5 00:00:19,360 --> 00:00:25,760 Speaker 1: about these things. Philippians four eight. God, thank you for 6 00:00:25,880 --> 00:00:29,400 Speaker 1: filling the world with things that are true and honorable, 7 00:00:29,800 --> 00:00:34,519 Speaker 1: good and right and pure. Thank you for the beauty, 8 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:40,640 Speaker 1: the loveliness, the excellence. Thank you for all the things 9 00:00:40,680 --> 00:00:43,479 Speaker 1: that bring joy to me, all the things that are 10 00:00:43,560 --> 00:00:49,360 Speaker 1: positive and uplifting. There are so many many of these things. 11 00:00:50,360 --> 00:00:54,120 Speaker 1: Give me eyes to see them and a heart to 12 00:00:54,240 --> 00:00:59,160 Speaker 1: understand and appreciate them. Help me to focus on these 13 00:00:59,160 --> 00:01:05,040 Speaker 1: things obedience to your word. Today, Yes, today, I declare 14 00:01:05,120 --> 00:01:07,399 Speaker 1: that I will walk in the light of your love 15 00:01:08,080 --> 00:01:12,120 Speaker 1: and the joy of your salvation. I will choose to 16 00:01:12,160 --> 00:01:17,120 Speaker 1: celebrate your goodness, your faithfulness. I will choose to stay 17 00:01:17,120 --> 00:01:21,480 Speaker 1: hopeful and joyful no matter what happens to me. I 18 00:01:21,560 --> 00:01:26,600 Speaker 1: will count my blessings. I will look for others who 19 00:01:26,640 --> 00:01:30,360 Speaker 1: need help, or need hope, or just need a little 20 00:01:30,400 --> 00:01:33,560 Speaker 1: more joy in their day, and I will give it 21 00:01:33,600 --> 00:01:37,560 Speaker 1: to them. In Jesus' name, Lord, I ask you to 22 00:01:37,600 --> 00:01:41,720 Speaker 1: show me what to do and what to say. Use 23 00:01:41,840 --> 00:01:47,119 Speaker 1: me to encourage and inspire everyone around me today. Let 24 00:01:47,200 --> 00:01:51,880 Speaker 1: your love and your joy and your light shine through me. 25 00:01:53,840 --> 00:01:55,760 Speaker 1: In Jesus's name, I pray. 26 00:01:57,320 --> 00:01:57,720 Speaker 2: Amen. 27 00:01:59,640 --> 00:02:03,080 Speaker 1: Thank you for praying with me today. Stay tuned to 28 00:02:03,120 --> 00:02:06,840 Speaker 1: immerse yourself in the greatest stories ever told from prey 29 00:02:06,920 --> 00:02:09,840 Speaker 1: dot COM's podcast, Heroes in the Bible. 30 00:02:11,560 --> 00:02:14,520 Speaker 3: Hi, I'm doctor Tony Evans and I'm excited for you 31 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:17,680 Speaker 3: to join me on this series. Please be sure to 32 00:02:17,720 --> 00:02:21,440 Speaker 3: follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify so that you 33 00:02:21,520 --> 00:02:25,240 Speaker 3: get the newest episodes right as they come out. Welcome 34 00:02:25,280 --> 00:02:32,920 Speaker 3: to the epic Adventure of David, a story of honor, battle, jealousy, darkness, friendship, love, scandal, 35 00:02:33,040 --> 00:02:36,120 Speaker 3: and murder. While most people know of David the myth, 36 00:02:36,200 --> 00:02:39,600 Speaker 3: ifew know about David the Man. I'm glad you're here 37 00:02:39,639 --> 00:02:42,720 Speaker 3: with me as we mind the depths of this renowned tale. 38 00:02:43,120 --> 00:02:47,040 Speaker 3: In this episode, the weight is finally over. We finally 39 00:02:47,040 --> 00:02:50,160 Speaker 3: get to meet David, the runt of Jesse turned King. 40 00:02:50,800 --> 00:02:53,640 Speaker 3: And question may have crossed your mind along the lines 41 00:02:53,639 --> 00:02:56,200 Speaker 3: of why is it taking us so long in the 42 00:02:56,280 --> 00:02:59,280 Speaker 3: story to finally get to David. This is an important 43 00:02:59,360 --> 00:03:02,520 Speaker 3: question that this deserves time. The ark of Saul's rise 44 00:03:02,600 --> 00:03:05,760 Speaker 3: and fall from grace was a confirmation of everything Samuel 45 00:03:05,760 --> 00:03:08,840 Speaker 3: warned the people up. They clamored for a king, and 46 00:03:08,960 --> 00:03:11,880 Speaker 3: Samuel warned them of how corrupt this king could become. 47 00:03:12,360 --> 00:03:16,080 Speaker 3: Sure enough, the king became corrupt. Saul started out with 48 00:03:16,160 --> 00:03:19,760 Speaker 3: a pure heart, but quickly descended into pride. His life 49 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:22,840 Speaker 3: is supposed to make us look at David with skeptical eyes, 50 00:03:23,320 --> 00:03:26,720 Speaker 3: watching to see if he will walk down a similar path. 51 00:03:27,480 --> 00:03:30,360 Speaker 3: No doubt, David is going to have plenty of opportunities 52 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:33,280 Speaker 3: in his life to follow his pride instead of commands 53 00:03:33,320 --> 00:03:37,400 Speaker 3: of God. He will have chances to indulge, stray, and sin. 54 00:03:38,240 --> 00:03:41,200 Speaker 3: Will he give in the same way Saul did? Is 55 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:45,000 Speaker 3: the crown just too heavy a weight so that any man, pure, 56 00:03:45,040 --> 00:03:48,600 Speaker 3: old wicked would fail if they wore it. Watch David's 57 00:03:48,640 --> 00:03:51,960 Speaker 3: life carefully and see how he handles the intense pressures 58 00:03:52,160 --> 00:03:55,440 Speaker 3: of being God's chosen king. But let's not get ahead 59 00:03:55,480 --> 00:03:58,280 Speaker 3: of ourselves. We have a lot to get to before 60 00:03:58,360 --> 00:04:01,280 Speaker 3: David is ever given a crown. The prelude of this 61 00:04:01,360 --> 00:04:04,320 Speaker 3: episode and the beginning of this episode introduced us to 62 00:04:04,440 --> 00:04:08,240 Speaker 3: two different shepherds. One was once a prince, but became 63 00:04:08,280 --> 00:04:11,360 Speaker 3: a shepherd. The other was a shepherd but became a prince. 64 00:04:11,880 --> 00:04:14,840 Speaker 3: The parallels in their lives speak to the heart of God. 65 00:04:15,240 --> 00:04:18,040 Speaker 3: He isn't looking for a warrior, a scholar, a noble 66 00:04:18,160 --> 00:04:20,960 Speaker 3: or politician to lead his people. He is looking for 67 00:04:21,040 --> 00:04:25,440 Speaker 3: a shepherd. Lets meet God's chosen one. In episode five, 68 00:04:25,920 --> 00:04:27,279 Speaker 3: The Forgotten. 69 00:04:26,760 --> 00:04:37,760 Speaker 2: Sun prelude to chapter five, the clouds whist blissfully over 70 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:40,640 Speaker 2: the blue skies. It was as if they were traveling 71 00:04:40,720 --> 00:04:45,360 Speaker 2: slowly somewhere unknown and untouched. Moses smiled as he watched 72 00:04:45,360 --> 00:04:48,760 Speaker 2: them glide over the skies like sailboats on the open ocean. 73 00:04:49,440 --> 00:04:52,640 Speaker 2: He lounged in the grass, occasionally glancing over at the 74 00:04:52,680 --> 00:04:56,880 Speaker 2: sheep grazing beside him. The life of a shepherd suited him. 75 00:04:57,200 --> 00:04:59,839 Speaker 2: All the cares and troubles of being an Egyptian prince 76 00:05:00,160 --> 00:05:03,479 Speaker 2: been a heavy burden. Now in the wilderness with the 77 00:05:03,480 --> 00:05:06,840 Speaker 2: people of Midian, he felt at peace. He was content 78 00:05:06,920 --> 00:05:10,159 Speaker 2: to be a shepherd. He counted and named the sheep daily, 79 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:13,320 Speaker 2: led them to the green fields and gentle streams, and 80 00:05:13,480 --> 00:05:18,320 Speaker 2: ensured they were safe from predators. As Moses lounged, he 81 00:05:18,360 --> 00:05:20,760 Speaker 2: saw one of the lambs trot away, past the large 82 00:05:20,839 --> 00:05:24,000 Speaker 2: rocks and up the mountain. Moses stood up and grabbed 83 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:27,800 Speaker 2: a staff. Every lamb was important, and they were all 84 00:05:27,839 --> 00:05:31,239 Speaker 2: worth going. After Moses left the other sheep and began 85 00:05:31,279 --> 00:05:34,800 Speaker 2: to scale the mountain, the little lamb left Moses's view 86 00:05:35,040 --> 00:05:38,559 Speaker 2: as it wandered through the canyons. Moses picked up the pace, 87 00:05:38,720 --> 00:05:42,880 Speaker 2: listening to the echoing bass. As Moses reached the peak, 88 00:05:43,279 --> 00:05:45,719 Speaker 2: he could see a light emanating from the dark shadows 89 00:05:45,720 --> 00:05:48,760 Speaker 2: of the canyons. He gripped his shepherd's staff tightly and 90 00:05:48,800 --> 00:05:52,560 Speaker 2: approached slowly. As he turned the corner, a burst of 91 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:56,359 Speaker 2: light danced upwards from a flame. Before Moses stood a 92 00:05:56,360 --> 00:06:00,200 Speaker 2: bush of blaze with bright white fire. Although the fire 93 00:06:00,240 --> 00:06:04,360 Speaker 2: was burning hot, the bush was untouched and unconsumed. The 94 00:06:04,360 --> 00:06:08,159 Speaker 2: ground around him was pulsing with power. Moses could feel 95 00:06:08,160 --> 00:06:12,120 Speaker 2: it in his feet. The prince turned shepherd came closer, 96 00:06:12,480 --> 00:06:17,000 Speaker 2: then halted immediately when he heard a voice. Moses, it whispered. 97 00:06:17,920 --> 00:06:21,080 Speaker 2: The voice was like a still and babbling brook. His 98 00:06:21,200 --> 00:06:24,480 Speaker 2: eyes widened and he looked behind him. The voice was 99 00:06:24,480 --> 00:06:27,600 Speaker 2: not coming from another person in the canyon. The voice 100 00:06:27,640 --> 00:06:32,360 Speaker 2: was coming from the bush itself. Moses. The voice said louder. 101 00:06:33,440 --> 00:06:37,080 Speaker 2: This time, the voice had the intensity of rushing waters. Here, 102 00:06:37,160 --> 00:06:41,560 Speaker 2: I am, Moses said with a trembling voice. Moses did 103 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:44,360 Speaker 2: not understand that his life of being a shepherd was 104 00:06:44,400 --> 00:06:47,719 Speaker 2: about to come to a close. The simple and endearing 105 00:06:47,800 --> 00:06:51,400 Speaker 2: days of tending to sheep had ended. Now Moses was 106 00:06:51,440 --> 00:06:55,400 Speaker 2: asked to tend to a greater flock. God's blog. The 107 00:06:55,480 --> 00:06:58,719 Speaker 2: flock of Israel needed to be led into greener pastures 108 00:06:58,760 --> 00:07:02,159 Speaker 2: and stiller waters. God would not choose a warrior to 109 00:07:02,200 --> 00:07:04,839 Speaker 2: lead them. He would not appoint a king to march 110 00:07:04,880 --> 00:07:09,159 Speaker 2: against the armies of Egypt. No God would send a shepherd. 111 00:07:09,880 --> 00:07:16,520 Speaker 2: The Lord's heart is the heart of a shepherd. Chapter five, 112 00:07:17,040 --> 00:07:21,240 Speaker 2: The Forgotten Son. The wild flowers had tucked in for 113 00:07:21,280 --> 00:07:24,200 Speaker 2: the night, and the soft breeze whistled gently to the 114 00:07:24,200 --> 00:07:27,600 Speaker 2: plucking of the shepherd's harp. The sheep slept soundly under 115 00:07:27,600 --> 00:07:30,760 Speaker 2: the stars, and the young shepherd boy looked up, basking 116 00:07:30,840 --> 00:07:34,000 Speaker 2: in the vastness of their beauty. He played a melody. 117 00:07:34,160 --> 00:07:37,760 Speaker 2: Only he and the Lord knew. His music was better 118 00:07:37,840 --> 00:07:40,960 Speaker 2: to God than incense, for it came straight from the 119 00:07:40,960 --> 00:07:44,560 Speaker 2: well of the boy's heart. He worshiped God under the 120 00:07:44,560 --> 00:07:47,840 Speaker 2: stars and among his sheep. However, the tender moment was 121 00:07:47,920 --> 00:07:51,679 Speaker 2: quickly disturbed by a rustling in the bushes. The shepherd 122 00:07:51,720 --> 00:07:54,440 Speaker 2: boy put down his harp and grabbed his staff resting 123 00:07:54,520 --> 00:07:58,320 Speaker 2: underneath the cypress tree. Slowly he approached the bush with 124 00:07:58,400 --> 00:08:02,160 Speaker 2: his staff grip tightly. As he drew closer, he could 125 00:08:02,160 --> 00:08:05,880 Speaker 2: hear the low pitched purrs of a lion. Its groaning 126 00:08:05,960 --> 00:08:08,400 Speaker 2: was so deep the boy could feel it in his chest. 127 00:08:09,280 --> 00:08:13,160 Speaker 2: He paused and reached back for his sling. It was 128 00:08:13,200 --> 00:08:17,960 Speaker 2: a humble weapon, but effective. His aim had become precise, 129 00:08:18,120 --> 00:08:19,920 Speaker 2: and the speed of the stone made it so he 130 00:08:19,960 --> 00:08:22,520 Speaker 2: could send a stone flying straight through the skull of 131 00:08:22,560 --> 00:08:26,000 Speaker 2: a wolf. As he was arming himself with a stone, 132 00:08:26,480 --> 00:08:29,680 Speaker 2: the lion burst forth from the bushes, right over the shepherd. 133 00:08:30,360 --> 00:08:33,680 Speaker 2: Its hind legs were massive, allowing it to soar over 134 00:08:33,720 --> 00:08:36,760 Speaker 2: the boy with ease. It flat forward to the flock 135 00:08:36,800 --> 00:08:40,400 Speaker 2: of sheep. They scattered, but not before the lion took 136 00:08:40,440 --> 00:08:43,320 Speaker 2: one of the lambs in its mouth. The dark covering 137 00:08:43,360 --> 00:08:46,480 Speaker 2: of night made it hard for the shepherd to see, However, 138 00:08:46,559 --> 00:08:50,200 Speaker 2: he could hear the painful cries of his lamb. The 139 00:08:50,280 --> 00:08:52,480 Speaker 2: lion made a run for it with the lamb alive 140 00:08:52,520 --> 00:08:55,720 Speaker 2: in his jaws. The boy did not think. He acted 141 00:08:55,800 --> 00:08:59,240 Speaker 2: upon his shepherdly instincts and ran after the lion. He 142 00:08:59,320 --> 00:09:02,880 Speaker 2: ran wither and tenacity. He followed the cries of the 143 00:09:02,920 --> 00:09:05,439 Speaker 2: sheep all the way to the canyons outside the city. 144 00:09:06,280 --> 00:09:08,600 Speaker 2: The darkness of night was beginning to melt as the 145 00:09:08,640 --> 00:09:11,840 Speaker 2: sun began its ascent. The dim light allowed the shepherd 146 00:09:11,880 --> 00:09:15,240 Speaker 2: to see the lion scaling a cliff. The lion scaled 147 00:09:15,240 --> 00:09:17,679 Speaker 2: the mountain with ease, with the lamb still crying out 148 00:09:17,679 --> 00:09:20,760 Speaker 2: for help. The shepherd scaled up the mountain on all 149 00:09:20,840 --> 00:09:23,760 Speaker 2: fours until finally reaching the mouth of the lion's den. 150 00:09:24,800 --> 00:09:27,839 Speaker 2: He paused, listening to the echoing shrieks of his sheep 151 00:09:27,920 --> 00:09:31,120 Speaker 2: intermixed with the low roars of the lion. His heart 152 00:09:31,240 --> 00:09:34,880 Speaker 2: was beating furiously fast, his breathing was heavy and rare. 153 00:09:35,679 --> 00:09:37,640 Speaker 2: Now that the lamb had been taken to the den, 154 00:09:37,960 --> 00:09:41,080 Speaker 2: time was running out. The boy stepped forward at the 155 00:09:41,120 --> 00:09:43,280 Speaker 2: mouth of the den, right in the eye line of 156 00:09:43,360 --> 00:09:47,040 Speaker 2: the lion. The beast rose and crouched into an attack position. 157 00:09:48,320 --> 00:09:51,800 Speaker 2: The shepherd steadied his breathing and reached back for his sling. 158 00:09:52,840 --> 00:09:55,280 Speaker 2: He placed the smooth stone in the leather hold and 159 00:09:55,360 --> 00:09:58,640 Speaker 2: began to swing the sling behind him. He had one 160 00:09:58,679 --> 00:10:02,800 Speaker 2: shot at the lion on lee won. He pivoted his 161 00:10:02,840 --> 00:10:05,800 Speaker 2: foot back, bent his front knee, and prepared for the 162 00:10:05,880 --> 00:10:09,960 Speaker 2: first strike. If the lion attacked first, it was over. 163 00:10:10,720 --> 00:10:13,600 Speaker 2: He must be the first one to act. The boy 164 00:10:13,640 --> 00:10:16,880 Speaker 2: burst forward with the sling still swinging behind him. The 165 00:10:16,960 --> 00:10:20,400 Speaker 2: lion took the bait and pounced forward, exposing its underbelly. 166 00:10:21,320 --> 00:10:24,480 Speaker 2: The shepherd released the sling, sending the stone whistling through 167 00:10:24,480 --> 00:10:28,199 Speaker 2: the air. The stone landed directly into the beast tents, 168 00:10:28,360 --> 00:10:32,520 Speaker 2: cracking them instantly. The lion's momentum was halted as it 169 00:10:32,600 --> 00:10:36,960 Speaker 2: crumbled to the ground. The boy took action immediately, pouncing 170 00:10:37,000 --> 00:10:40,480 Speaker 2: on the lion fearlessly. He wrapped his legs around its 171 00:10:40,480 --> 00:10:42,880 Speaker 2: neck and took his hands on either side of its jaw. 172 00:10:43,600 --> 00:10:46,320 Speaker 2: The young shepherd roared as he pulled the jaws over 173 00:10:46,400 --> 00:10:49,760 Speaker 2: the free of his haire. Once he was free, the 174 00:10:49,840 --> 00:10:52,160 Speaker 2: boy scooped up the lamb and burst out of the cave, 175 00:10:52,720 --> 00:10:55,920 Speaker 2: not before being slashed in the back. But the giant's pause, 176 00:10:56,800 --> 00:10:59,839 Speaker 2: he kept moving without looking back. He ran as the 177 00:11:00,080 --> 00:11:03,160 Speaker 2: roaring of the lion ballowed in the distance. Although his 178 00:11:03,280 --> 00:11:06,040 Speaker 2: back was dripping with blood, all he cared about was 179 00:11:06,080 --> 00:11:09,679 Speaker 2: the safety of his little lamb. The lion leaped forward 180 00:11:09,679 --> 00:11:11,680 Speaker 2: out of the cave and cornered the shepherd and his 181 00:11:11,760 --> 00:11:15,920 Speaker 2: little lamb. Hobbling with the broken rib, the lion made 182 00:11:15,960 --> 00:11:19,320 Speaker 2: the first wave, slashing its paws at the boy with 183 00:11:19,440 --> 00:11:22,240 Speaker 2: the heart of a protector. The boy dropped his lamb 184 00:11:22,240 --> 00:11:25,320 Speaker 2: and leapt forward, wrapping his arms around the lion's neck. 185 00:11:25,920 --> 00:11:30,200 Speaker 2: It raged against the boy, trying desperately to free itself. However, 186 00:11:30,240 --> 00:11:33,480 Speaker 2: the shepherd would not let go. He arched his back 187 00:11:33,600 --> 00:11:37,760 Speaker 2: and screamed into the canyons. The lion roared before falling 188 00:11:37,760 --> 00:11:41,240 Speaker 2: to the ground and loosing its breath. The shepherd did 189 00:11:41,280 --> 00:11:44,200 Speaker 2: not loosen his grip until the lion's life was taken. 190 00:11:45,040 --> 00:11:48,280 Speaker 2: It would never harm his sheep began, he made sure 191 00:11:48,280 --> 00:11:52,559 Speaker 2: of it. The sun made its way over the horizon, 192 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:56,559 Speaker 2: sprang light over the hills. The wild flowers stretched out 193 00:11:56,600 --> 00:12:00,520 Speaker 2: their petals and yawned. The boy limped his way up 194 00:12:00,559 --> 00:12:03,160 Speaker 2: the hill where the rest of his flock was. His 195 00:12:03,240 --> 00:12:06,240 Speaker 2: sheep were grazing on the grass, enjoying the morning dew 196 00:12:06,320 --> 00:12:09,440 Speaker 2: on each blade. He set the little lamb down beside 197 00:12:09,480 --> 00:12:12,880 Speaker 2: her mother. He inspected the lamb's body for gashes or 198 00:12:12,880 --> 00:12:17,319 Speaker 2: teeth marks. Luckily, her wounds were not deep. She would 199 00:12:17,320 --> 00:12:22,000 Speaker 2: heal just fine. The boy was pleased with himself. However, 200 00:12:22,040 --> 00:12:24,840 Speaker 2: he was very much in pain. He reached over his 201 00:12:24,880 --> 00:12:27,800 Speaker 2: shoulder and placed his hand on the wound. The lion 202 00:12:27,880 --> 00:12:31,360 Speaker 2: had slashed at his left shoulder blade, creating a nasty scratch. 203 00:12:32,480 --> 00:12:36,480 Speaker 2: His hand was covered in blood. He didn't mind. It 204 00:12:36,600 --> 00:12:38,960 Speaker 2: was a small price to pay for his lamb's freedom. 205 00:12:39,679 --> 00:12:42,760 Speaker 2: He was a good shepherd, and a good shepherd always 206 00:12:42,840 --> 00:12:47,040 Speaker 2: lays down his life for his sheep. The boy made 207 00:12:47,040 --> 00:12:50,640 Speaker 2: his way back home. His light hair was dusty and ragged, 208 00:12:50,800 --> 00:12:53,560 Speaker 2: and his face was covered in dirt. He limped into 209 00:12:53,559 --> 00:12:55,960 Speaker 2: his father's house and washed his face and feet with 210 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:59,080 Speaker 2: the basin of water. The home was warm from the fire, 211 00:12:59,240 --> 00:13:01,480 Speaker 2: and the smell of rose mary filled the hair from 212 00:13:01,480 --> 00:13:04,320 Speaker 2: the stew cooking over it. He took a cloth and 213 00:13:04,400 --> 00:13:07,280 Speaker 2: began to tend to his wound. He dabbed it gently, 214 00:13:07,400 --> 00:13:10,240 Speaker 2: wincing with every touch. What did you do now, a 215 00:13:10,360 --> 00:13:12,840 Speaker 2: voice asked from the other side of the room. His 216 00:13:12,920 --> 00:13:16,600 Speaker 2: oldest brother, Eliap was eating casually in the corner. The 217 00:13:16,679 --> 00:13:17,400 Speaker 2: boy smirked. 218 00:13:17,720 --> 00:13:20,079 Speaker 4: You wouldn't believe me if I told. 219 00:13:19,840 --> 00:13:24,319 Speaker 2: You, he said, still tending to the wound. Another brother 220 00:13:24,520 --> 00:13:28,040 Speaker 2: named Abinadab entered in, barely noticing him. As he took 221 00:13:28,120 --> 00:13:31,120 Speaker 2: the ladle and filled his bowl with stew. He glanced 222 00:13:31,160 --> 00:13:31,959 Speaker 2: over and smiled. 223 00:13:32,400 --> 00:13:34,120 Speaker 5: Did a little mouse lose a fight with one of 224 00:13:34,160 --> 00:13:34,520 Speaker 5: his sheep? 225 00:13:34,559 --> 00:13:38,920 Speaker 2: Again? He scoffed, Eliah laughed. The two of them ate 226 00:13:39,000 --> 00:13:41,959 Speaker 2: at the table, chuckling at their youngest brother's pain. He 227 00:13:42,120 --> 00:13:45,880 Speaker 2: must know it was a lion, the boy mumbled quietly. 228 00:13:46,360 --> 00:13:49,160 Speaker 4: He tried to take one of our lambs, but I 229 00:13:49,280 --> 00:13:51,640 Speaker 4: was able to wrestle it out of his jaws and 230 00:13:51,760 --> 00:13:52,199 Speaker 4: save it. 231 00:13:52,520 --> 00:13:55,440 Speaker 2: As he was saying this, the boy's father entered in 232 00:13:55,480 --> 00:13:58,520 Speaker 2: with the rest of his brothers. His name was Jesse, 233 00:13:59,200 --> 00:14:02,280 Speaker 2: and he was an influential man in the city. He 234 00:14:02,320 --> 00:14:04,840 Speaker 2: had accumulated a small amount of wealth from his farm 235 00:14:04,920 --> 00:14:08,160 Speaker 2: in Bethlehem. He was tall, strong, and calloused. 236 00:14:08,559 --> 00:14:10,560 Speaker 6: What did I tell you about telling lies? 237 00:14:10,880 --> 00:14:14,600 Speaker 2: He scolded. His deep and resonating voice shook the room 238 00:14:14,640 --> 00:14:15,319 Speaker 2: when he entered. 239 00:14:15,640 --> 00:14:18,280 Speaker 6: I will not have you parading yourself around like a 240 00:14:18,320 --> 00:14:21,280 Speaker 6: hero when you and I both know you did nothing 241 00:14:21,280 --> 00:14:21,920 Speaker 6: of the sort. 242 00:14:22,480 --> 00:14:25,720 Speaker 4: It did happen. Father, Go and see the teeth marks 243 00:14:25,720 --> 00:14:27,440 Speaker 4: in the lamb for yourself. 244 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:30,920 Speaker 2: The boy replied, However, his words fell on deaf ears. 245 00:14:31,520 --> 00:14:35,200 Speaker 2: His father sat down with his brothers. Together, they discussed 246 00:14:35,200 --> 00:14:38,680 Speaker 2: Eliab's promotion in the ranks of Saul. The boy stood 247 00:14:38,720 --> 00:14:41,800 Speaker 2: to his feet and walked outside. His back was sore, 248 00:14:41,880 --> 00:14:44,800 Speaker 2: but he knew it would heal. He grabbed his shepherd's 249 00:14:44,800 --> 00:14:47,240 Speaker 2: staff and walked up the hill into the sheep's pasture. 250 00:14:47,760 --> 00:14:50,560 Speaker 2: He turned his face towards the sun and closed his eyes. 251 00:14:50,960 --> 00:14:55,280 Speaker 4: Oh Lord, you have searched me, and you know. 252 00:14:55,400 --> 00:15:00,480 Speaker 2: Me, he whispered. The soft breeze caressed his cheek. The 253 00:15:00,560 --> 00:15:04,040 Speaker 2: boy smiled and looked down at his flock. He knew 254 00:15:04,040 --> 00:15:07,840 Speaker 2: the meach by name, He knew their quirks, their personalities, 255 00:15:08,080 --> 00:15:10,960 Speaker 2: and who they got along with. He knew his sheep, 256 00:15:11,520 --> 00:15:12,360 Speaker 2: and they knew him. 257 00:15:12,720 --> 00:15:15,160 Speaker 7: What a joy it is to be known. 258 00:15:15,120 --> 00:15:20,120 Speaker 2: He whispered to himself. That night, the shepherd picked up 259 00:15:20,120 --> 00:15:22,720 Speaker 2: his harp that was still resting under the cypress tree. 260 00:15:23,280 --> 00:15:27,200 Speaker 2: He plucked it, joyfully, singing songs of praise to God. 261 00:15:27,560 --> 00:15:30,160 Speaker 2: As he played. He looked up again to the vast 262 00:15:30,160 --> 00:15:31,320 Speaker 2: heavens and rejoiced. 263 00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:36,600 Speaker 4: Praise him, Sun and Moon, Praise him, all you shining stars. 264 00:15:36,680 --> 00:15:41,520 Speaker 2: He sang. His voice was filled with emotion. Tears fell 265 00:15:41,560 --> 00:15:46,040 Speaker 2: down his smiling face. The Lord was his shepherd, and 266 00:15:46,160 --> 00:15:48,840 Speaker 2: he nestled in closely to him, like a little lamb, 267 00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:55,280 Speaker 2: sleeping under the stars. Under the same stars, Samuel bowed 268 00:15:55,280 --> 00:15:58,800 Speaker 2: before God. His heart ached over the fallen state of 269 00:15:58,840 --> 00:16:02,000 Speaker 2: Saul's heart. The people had cried out for a king, 270 00:16:02,600 --> 00:16:05,479 Speaker 2: and what had been set in motion could not be undone. 271 00:16:06,120 --> 00:16:09,280 Speaker 2: In the dead of night, under the twinkling lights, Samuel 272 00:16:09,320 --> 00:16:12,720 Speaker 2: sought wisdom from the Lord. The gentle voice of God 273 00:16:12,800 --> 00:16:15,080 Speaker 2: spoke to the heart of Samuel, saying. 274 00:16:15,760 --> 00:16:21,680 Speaker 7: How long will you lament over Saul? I have rejected him, 275 00:16:22,560 --> 00:16:26,400 Speaker 7: and now it is time to meet my chosen king. 276 00:16:27,760 --> 00:16:31,480 Speaker 7: Fill your horn with oil and go to Jesse, the 277 00:16:31,560 --> 00:16:36,920 Speaker 7: Bethlehemite among his sons. You will meet the new king. 278 00:16:36,760 --> 00:16:40,720 Speaker 2: Of Israel for the first time in a long time. 279 00:16:41,240 --> 00:16:45,920 Speaker 2: Samuel was afraid. Since their last meeting, Saul's mind and 280 00:16:45,960 --> 00:16:49,680 Speaker 2: heart had grown increasingly more paranoid and harsh. He would 281 00:16:49,760 --> 00:16:52,040 Speaker 2: send small platoons of his men to march around the 282 00:16:52,080 --> 00:16:55,080 Speaker 2: perimeter of Samuel's home to keep track of him. He 283 00:16:55,240 --> 00:16:57,800 Speaker 2: feared if he went and anointed a new king that 284 00:16:57,920 --> 00:17:01,400 Speaker 2: Saul would find out and kill him. Samuel dug his 285 00:17:01,480 --> 00:17:04,000 Speaker 2: hands into the dirt and lifted his eyes to heaven. 286 00:17:04,560 --> 00:17:08,680 Speaker 6: How can I move without Saul flinching? If I depart 287 00:17:08,680 --> 00:17:10,520 Speaker 6: from here and make it known that I am searching 288 00:17:10,560 --> 00:17:13,560 Speaker 6: for a new king, surely Saul will kill me. 289 00:17:14,359 --> 00:17:18,000 Speaker 2: The Lord spoke softly to his chosen prophet. His voice 290 00:17:18,080 --> 00:17:21,960 Speaker 2: was like fresh water trickling in from a stream. Samuel 291 00:17:22,040 --> 00:17:26,480 Speaker 2: listened like he would a song. Fear not, Samuel, take 292 00:17:26,520 --> 00:17:29,600 Speaker 2: a halfer with you to bed Lamb and say that 293 00:17:29,640 --> 00:17:32,280 Speaker 2: you have come to make a sacrifice to the Lord. 294 00:17:33,920 --> 00:17:39,080 Speaker 2: Invite Jesse to the sacrifice. When you arrived, I will 295 00:17:39,119 --> 00:17:43,199 Speaker 2: guide you and show you what to do. When the 296 00:17:43,240 --> 00:17:46,760 Speaker 2: time is right, you shall anoint the one I. 297 00:17:46,720 --> 00:17:48,200 Speaker 4: Have declared to be king. 298 00:17:48,880 --> 00:17:53,560 Speaker 2: Samuel nodded. A resolute peace filled his heart. When he 299 00:17:53,600 --> 00:17:56,760 Speaker 2: first anointed Saul as king, it was because the people 300 00:17:56,800 --> 00:18:00,320 Speaker 2: demanded it. However, now he was searching for a king 301 00:18:00,400 --> 00:18:05,760 Speaker 2: that God had already chosen from the beginning. Samuel took 302 00:18:05,760 --> 00:18:09,760 Speaker 2: a heifer and made his way to Bethlehem. Samuel led 303 00:18:09,760 --> 00:18:12,600 Speaker 2: the heifer in on a rope through the marketplace of Bethlehem. 304 00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:16,159 Speaker 2: People whispered to each other as he passed by. They 305 00:18:16,200 --> 00:18:19,800 Speaker 2: knew who he was, and they were afraid. Word of 306 00:18:19,800 --> 00:18:23,000 Speaker 2: what Samuel had done to King Agant spread and they 307 00:18:23,040 --> 00:18:25,719 Speaker 2: feared the prophet was now on a campaign of justice. 308 00:18:26,320 --> 00:18:30,800 Speaker 2: The elders approached Samuel trepidaciously. Do you come in peace? 309 00:18:31,320 --> 00:18:35,840 Speaker 2: They asked, with trembling bows. Samuel paused for a moment. 310 00:18:36,480 --> 00:18:40,240 Speaker 2: Among the elders of the city was Jesse. The prophet smirked, 311 00:18:40,400 --> 00:18:42,159 Speaker 2: amused at God's perfect timing. 312 00:18:42,760 --> 00:18:45,240 Speaker 6: Yes, my sons, I come in peace, he said, with 313 00:18:45,280 --> 00:18:47,480 Speaker 6: a grin. I have come here to make a peace 314 00:18:47,520 --> 00:18:52,120 Speaker 6: offering to the Lord and hold a feast. Consecrate yourselves 315 00:18:52,160 --> 00:18:54,920 Speaker 6: and join me as I worship. Then we will hold 316 00:18:54,920 --> 00:18:57,600 Speaker 6: a feast in Jesse's home and enjoy the remainder of 317 00:18:57,640 --> 00:18:58,400 Speaker 6: the sacrifice. 318 00:18:59,520 --> 00:19:02,760 Speaker 2: Jesse's eyes widened. It was a great honor to be 319 00:19:02,800 --> 00:19:06,159 Speaker 2: asked by the prophet to share a ceremonial meal. He 320 00:19:06,240 --> 00:19:08,920 Speaker 2: had heard that King Saul once joined Samuel for such 321 00:19:08,920 --> 00:19:12,679 Speaker 2: an event before he was anointed as king. Jesse pondered 322 00:19:12,720 --> 00:19:15,040 Speaker 2: the prophet's reasons for holding the feast in his home. 323 00:19:15,760 --> 00:19:18,399 Speaker 2: His home was not the largest, nor was he the 324 00:19:18,440 --> 00:19:22,360 Speaker 2: most prominent elder in Bethlehem. Jesse hurried home and prepared 325 00:19:22,440 --> 00:19:25,960 Speaker 2: everything for Samuel and the other elders. An altar was 326 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:29,560 Speaker 2: consecrated for Samuel to make a sacrifice, and the kitchens 327 00:19:29,560 --> 00:19:32,600 Speaker 2: were made ready for the feast. Jesse and his wife 328 00:19:32,600 --> 00:19:36,200 Speaker 2: busied themselves for hours ensuring everything was perfect for the night. 329 00:19:37,440 --> 00:19:40,080 Speaker 2: Jesse gathered his sons and daughters and spoke with them. 330 00:19:40,600 --> 00:19:46,440 Speaker 2: His sons Eliab, Abinadab Shama, nathanal Radye, and Osom stood 331 00:19:46,480 --> 00:19:51,240 Speaker 2: at attention silently. His daughters Zuruaya and Abigail sat at 332 00:19:51,240 --> 00:19:54,560 Speaker 2: his feet. However, the youngest son was not in attendance. 333 00:19:55,080 --> 00:19:58,280 Speaker 2: All must be perfect for the prophet, Jesse demanded. 334 00:19:58,840 --> 00:20:01,680 Speaker 6: This home will be like temple to the holiest man 335 00:20:01,720 --> 00:20:04,960 Speaker 6: in Israel. You are all to attend him and hold 336 00:20:05,000 --> 00:20:06,199 Speaker 6: yourselves with honor. 337 00:20:06,840 --> 00:20:09,879 Speaker 2: Jesse then turned to Eliab and grabbed his shoulders. 338 00:20:10,040 --> 00:20:13,119 Speaker 6: Eliab, my son, you are the pride and honor of 339 00:20:13,160 --> 00:20:16,960 Speaker 6: this family. You are my eldest and a true warrior. 340 00:20:17,760 --> 00:20:22,320 Speaker 6: You shall sit beside the prophet tonight. Hold yourself with dignity, 341 00:20:22,359 --> 00:20:25,040 Speaker 6: for I perceive the prophet is here for more reasons 342 00:20:25,520 --> 00:20:27,040 Speaker 6: than making a sacrifice. 343 00:20:27,359 --> 00:20:30,639 Speaker 2: Eliab nodded regally, and the rest of the children nodded 344 00:20:30,640 --> 00:20:35,760 Speaker 2: in agreement. The sacrifice had been made. With the elders 345 00:20:35,800 --> 00:20:39,560 Speaker 2: and Jesse's sons in attendance, Samuel stood over the flames 346 00:20:39,560 --> 00:20:41,760 Speaker 2: on the altar and lifted his voice to the Lord. 347 00:20:42,560 --> 00:20:45,520 Speaker 2: He made himself attentive to the voice of God, for 348 00:20:45,560 --> 00:20:47,679 Speaker 2: he knew that it was now time to meet the 349 00:20:47,720 --> 00:20:51,040 Speaker 2: new king of Israel. He turned and gestured for them 350 00:20:51,080 --> 00:20:53,639 Speaker 2: to make their way to the home of Jesse. He 351 00:20:53,680 --> 00:20:57,440 Speaker 2: walked behind them, observing each son that marched beside Jesse. 352 00:20:58,040 --> 00:21:01,520 Speaker 2: They were impressive young men. They walked with confidence in 353 00:21:01,560 --> 00:21:05,400 Speaker 2: their steps. As they all sat down to eat, Samuel 354 00:21:05,480 --> 00:21:09,399 Speaker 2: noticed Jesse's oldest son, Eliab, sitting beside him. As the 355 00:21:09,480 --> 00:21:12,639 Speaker 2: day drew on, the old prophet observed every word that 356 00:21:12,760 --> 00:21:15,760 Speaker 2: came out of Eliab's mouth. He spoke like a noble. 357 00:21:16,040 --> 00:21:18,879 Speaker 2: It had the strong back of a warrior. He stood 358 00:21:18,920 --> 00:21:21,600 Speaker 2: taller than the rest of his brothers, and his personality 359 00:21:21,680 --> 00:21:25,000 Speaker 2: seemed to be even taller. He laughed with the elders, 360 00:21:25,280 --> 00:21:29,159 Speaker 2: making relatable jokes and jabs at them. However, he was 361 00:21:29,200 --> 00:21:32,639 Speaker 2: also able to speak of politics, war, and the strategy 362 00:21:32,680 --> 00:21:33,399 Speaker 2: of King Saul. 363 00:21:33,800 --> 00:21:37,359 Speaker 6: Surely he must be the one God has chosen, Samuel 364 00:21:37,440 --> 00:21:40,439 Speaker 6: thought to himself. He has all the makings of a 365 00:21:40,480 --> 00:21:40,960 Speaker 6: young king. 366 00:21:41,560 --> 00:21:44,080 Speaker 2: Among the clanging of dishes and laughs of the guests, 367 00:21:44,520 --> 00:21:48,120 Speaker 2: Samuel heard a still and quiet voice, like a whisper 368 00:21:48,119 --> 00:21:52,800 Speaker 2: of beckoning him away from the feast. He heard God speak, saying, look. 369 00:21:52,760 --> 00:21:58,520 Speaker 7: Past his height in appearance, Samuel, I have rejected the 370 00:21:58,560 --> 00:22:04,000 Speaker 7: man you see before you, For man sees the outward appearance. 371 00:22:05,119 --> 00:22:08,560 Speaker 7: They see the strength of the man's arms, and the 372 00:22:08,600 --> 00:22:13,359 Speaker 7: way he carries a sword. But the Lord looks into 373 00:22:13,400 --> 00:22:13,800 Speaker 7: the heart. 374 00:22:14,840 --> 00:22:17,879 Speaker 2: Samuel bowed his head for a moment, closing his eyes 375 00:22:17,920 --> 00:22:21,080 Speaker 2: and resentering his mind on the heart of God. He 376 00:22:21,240 --> 00:22:24,359 Speaker 2: desperately desired to see what God saw. He did not 377 00:22:24,520 --> 00:22:27,440 Speaker 2: want to see yet another Saul darken the palace halls. 378 00:22:28,160 --> 00:22:32,359 Speaker 2: He could not bear it, Jesse, Samuel said, beckoning him over. 379 00:22:33,200 --> 00:22:35,840 Speaker 2: Jesse quickly made his way over to Samuel's side to 380 00:22:35,920 --> 00:22:36,320 Speaker 2: the table. 381 00:22:36,960 --> 00:22:39,680 Speaker 6: Bring all your sons to me, I wish to see. 382 00:22:39,520 --> 00:22:43,800 Speaker 2: Them, Jesse smiled brightly. Samuel could tell that his sons 383 00:22:43,840 --> 00:22:46,840 Speaker 2: were his pride and joy. He was pleased to bring 384 00:22:46,880 --> 00:22:53,160 Speaker 2: them before the prophet. Samuel looked at them closely. Elieb Abinadab, Shama, 385 00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:57,639 Speaker 2: nethanal brad Eye, and Ozom all stood at attention before 386 00:22:57,640 --> 00:23:00,879 Speaker 2: the sitting prophet. Samuel s stood to his feet and 387 00:23:00,960 --> 00:23:04,280 Speaker 2: walked up to them. Since the Lord had rejected Eliab, 388 00:23:04,680 --> 00:23:07,920 Speaker 2: he moved on to a Benedab. He grabbed his hand 389 00:23:07,960 --> 00:23:12,040 Speaker 2: and peered into his eyes. Samuel's brow furrowed with concentration. 390 00:23:12,920 --> 00:23:15,640 Speaker 2: He looked with the eyes of God, trying to peer 391 00:23:15,640 --> 00:23:18,240 Speaker 2: into the heart and soul of the man standing before him. 392 00:23:18,600 --> 00:23:20,679 Speaker 6: Neither has the Lord chosen this one. 393 00:23:20,560 --> 00:23:24,400 Speaker 2: Samuel whispered to himself. A Benedab looked at his father 394 00:23:24,480 --> 00:23:28,440 Speaker 2: in confusion. Jesse simply shrugged. None of them knew what 395 00:23:28,560 --> 00:23:32,960 Speaker 2: Samuel was up to. The old prophet stood before Shamah. 396 00:23:33,320 --> 00:23:36,320 Speaker 2: Although he was shorter than Eliab, he was clearly more 397 00:23:36,359 --> 00:23:38,800 Speaker 2: built than the rest of his brothers. His hands were 398 00:23:38,880 --> 00:23:41,440 Speaker 2: rugged from his recent admission into the ranks of Saul. 399 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:45,400 Speaker 2: Samuel scanned him up and down, then looked closely into 400 00:23:45,400 --> 00:23:49,520 Speaker 2: his eyes. He shook his head. Nor this one, he whispered. 401 00:23:50,320 --> 00:23:53,040 Speaker 2: The Lord had clearly rejected all the sons of Jesse 402 00:23:53,119 --> 00:23:56,560 Speaker 2: that were before him. Samuel sighed and scratched his head 403 00:23:56,600 --> 00:23:57,280 Speaker 2: in confusion. 404 00:23:58,640 --> 00:24:02,119 Speaker 6: Jesse, are these all yours? He asked, Ah, there is 405 00:24:02,160 --> 00:24:05,560 Speaker 6: still the youngest. However, he is keeping the sheep and 406 00:24:05,600 --> 00:24:08,160 Speaker 6: the pasture. You would not want to meet him anyway. 407 00:24:08,440 --> 00:24:11,040 Speaker 2: Jesse and the rest of his sons chuckled. Where is 408 00:24:11,080 --> 00:24:13,800 Speaker 2: your pasture, Samuel asked, calmly. 409 00:24:14,320 --> 00:24:17,800 Speaker 6: Over the hill just beyond the stables. The boy takes 410 00:24:17,800 --> 00:24:22,040 Speaker 6: the sheep all throughout the hills and valleys beyond our property. However, 411 00:24:22,160 --> 00:24:24,359 Speaker 6: to day I would imagine he is plucking his silly 412 00:24:24,480 --> 00:24:28,360 Speaker 6: harp under the cypress tree. I would not bother with him. 413 00:24:28,960 --> 00:24:33,040 Speaker 2: Jesse's ambivalence toward his youngest son's surprise Samuel. He had 414 00:24:33,080 --> 00:24:35,600 Speaker 2: such pride in his other sons, it was odd that 415 00:24:35,640 --> 00:24:38,960 Speaker 2: he would forget one of them. Samuel bowed his head 416 00:24:38,960 --> 00:24:40,320 Speaker 2: to Jesse and the other sons. 417 00:24:40,840 --> 00:24:44,359 Speaker 6: I shall be on my way. Thank you for your hospitality. 418 00:24:44,560 --> 00:24:46,280 Speaker 6: May the Lord bless you and keep you. 419 00:24:46,800 --> 00:24:49,919 Speaker 2: Jesse and his sons bowed before Samuel and thanked him. 420 00:24:50,320 --> 00:24:53,240 Speaker 2: Samuel picked up his staff and wandered past the stables 421 00:24:53,240 --> 00:24:56,560 Speaker 2: and up the grassy hill. The wild flowers were in 422 00:24:56,640 --> 00:25:01,240 Speaker 2: full bloom arrangue, the grassy hills in splendor. Soft music 423 00:25:01,240 --> 00:25:04,280 Speaker 2: could be heard from a distance. Samuel smiled as he 424 00:25:04,320 --> 00:25:07,120 Speaker 2: looked at the flower swaying back and forth in the breeze. 425 00:25:07,800 --> 00:25:09,919 Speaker 2: It was as if they were dancing to the music. 426 00:25:10,840 --> 00:25:14,320 Speaker 2: Samuel made his way up the hill. Sheep were grazing 427 00:25:14,440 --> 00:25:18,000 Speaker 2: lazily in the mild sun. The music seemed to soothe them. 428 00:25:18,760 --> 00:25:22,360 Speaker 2: Samuel looked around for the source of the melodies. Underneath 429 00:25:22,400 --> 00:25:24,920 Speaker 2: the cypress tree in the shade was the shepherd boy 430 00:25:25,000 --> 00:25:28,080 Speaker 2: Jesse spoke of. He leaned his back against the trunk 431 00:25:28,119 --> 00:25:30,840 Speaker 2: of the tree, strumming his harp to the same tempo 432 00:25:30,880 --> 00:25:35,439 Speaker 2: of the wind. Samuel approached the tree, trying not to 433 00:25:35,480 --> 00:25:38,400 Speaker 2: interrupt the boy's playing. He sat on the stone, only 434 00:25:38,440 --> 00:25:41,240 Speaker 2: a few yards away from where the boy lounged. The 435 00:25:41,320 --> 00:25:44,720 Speaker 2: old prophet leaned back and observed him. He could not 436 00:25:44,800 --> 00:25:48,440 Speaker 2: have been any older than sixteen. His long hair was 437 00:25:48,560 --> 00:25:51,359 Speaker 2: lighter than his brother's. He was not as looming as 438 00:25:51,400 --> 00:25:54,760 Speaker 2: his oldest brother Eliab. However, he was very handsome and 439 00:25:54,800 --> 00:25:58,280 Speaker 2: ruddy in appearance. Samuel was content to be silent for 440 00:25:58,320 --> 00:26:01,560 Speaker 2: a while and listened to the music. The song was 441 00:26:01,600 --> 00:26:05,280 Speaker 2: a bomb. It was weary and downcast soul. The boy's 442 00:26:05,359 --> 00:26:10,440 Speaker 2: music was emotional and somber, yet filled with an unwavering joy. 443 00:26:10,480 --> 00:26:14,000 Speaker 2: Clearly it was a song written from the heart. As 444 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:17,400 Speaker 2: the song gently came to a close, Samuel leaned over 445 00:26:17,440 --> 00:26:20,600 Speaker 2: as he sat and cleared his throat. The boy jumped 446 00:26:20,640 --> 00:26:23,760 Speaker 2: back and grabbed his staff. Who are you, the young 447 00:26:23,800 --> 00:26:27,800 Speaker 2: shepherd said quickly. Samuel laughed and waved his hands. 448 00:26:28,920 --> 00:26:31,280 Speaker 6: I'm sorry if I startled you, my son, Please do 449 00:26:31,400 --> 00:26:33,560 Speaker 6: not be alarmed. I come in peace. 450 00:26:34,280 --> 00:26:36,360 Speaker 2: The boy lowered his staff and looked at the man 451 00:26:36,440 --> 00:26:36,960 Speaker 2: up and down. 452 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:41,160 Speaker 4: You must be the prophet I heard about. I could 453 00:26:41,240 --> 00:26:44,160 Speaker 4: hear my father clamoring to my family about you from here. 454 00:26:45,160 --> 00:26:48,919 Speaker 2: The boy bowed a knee in respect. Samuel peered at 455 00:26:48,920 --> 00:26:51,200 Speaker 2: the boy for a long while before speaking again. 456 00:26:53,160 --> 00:26:56,600 Speaker 6: Tell me why were you not in attendance at the feast. 457 00:26:56,560 --> 00:26:59,080 Speaker 2: He asked. The boy shrugged. 458 00:26:59,280 --> 00:27:03,520 Speaker 4: I am only shepherd, he replied. I suppose my place 459 00:27:03,640 --> 00:27:04,720 Speaker 4: is among my sheep. 460 00:27:05,200 --> 00:27:08,320 Speaker 2: In that moment, Samuel felt a surge of God's joy 461 00:27:08,359 --> 00:27:11,040 Speaker 2: well up from within him, as if the voice of 462 00:27:11,119 --> 00:27:14,240 Speaker 2: God was striking like lightning in his mind. He could 463 00:27:14,280 --> 00:27:15,280 Speaker 2: hear the Lord. 464 00:27:15,040 --> 00:27:20,199 Speaker 7: Say, arise, anoint him, for this is the one I 465 00:27:20,400 --> 00:27:21,000 Speaker 7: have chosen. 466 00:27:21,520 --> 00:27:23,040 Speaker 2: Samuel stood in front of the boy. 467 00:27:23,560 --> 00:27:28,880 Speaker 6: Surely you are not only a shepherd. What is your name, David? 468 00:27:29,080 --> 00:27:33,680 Speaker 6: He replied, Kneel before the Lord, David, for the Lord 469 00:27:33,760 --> 00:27:34,879 Speaker 6: desires to bless you. 470 00:27:35,440 --> 00:27:38,600 Speaker 2: Samuel took his horn of oil and anointed David's head, 471 00:27:39,040 --> 00:27:41,720 Speaker 2: and the spirit of God rushed upon the shepherd boy 472 00:27:41,880 --> 00:27:45,560 Speaker 2: like a mighty tempest. A surge of courageous fire burned 473 00:27:45,600 --> 00:27:49,320 Speaker 2: within David's belly. Although David hadn't the slightest clue why 474 00:27:49,359 --> 00:27:52,760 Speaker 2: Samuel had anointed him, he knew that from that day forward, 475 00:27:53,280 --> 00:27:58,120 Speaker 2: the Lord had destined him for great things. Samuel departed 476 00:27:58,160 --> 00:28:01,320 Speaker 2: and went to Rama, please about whom God had chosen. 477 00:28:01,760 --> 00:28:03,600 Speaker 2: He knew that he did not have to bring David 478 00:28:03,680 --> 00:28:06,600 Speaker 2: before the people as he once did with Saul. He 479 00:28:06,680 --> 00:28:09,400 Speaker 2: knew that in God's timing, David would be more than 480 00:28:09,480 --> 00:28:12,200 Speaker 2: just a shepherd to his sheep, but a shepherd over 481 00:28:12,240 --> 00:28:16,119 Speaker 2: the flock of Israel. Samuel chuckled to himself as he 482 00:28:16,200 --> 00:28:21,200 Speaker 2: departed Bethlehem. God chose an unremarkable city and an unremarkable 483 00:28:21,240 --> 00:28:25,159 Speaker 2: young man to accomplish his purposes. He truly did choose 484 00:28:25,200 --> 00:28:28,160 Speaker 2: the unexpected things of this world to display his power. 485 00:28:30,240 --> 00:28:34,280 Speaker 2: Ah a cry of frustration could be heard from the 486 00:28:34,359 --> 00:28:37,640 Speaker 2: dark halls of the king's palace. The clanging of thrown 487 00:28:37,760 --> 00:28:41,600 Speaker 2: lamp stands and broken pots echoed throughout the property. All 488 00:28:41,640 --> 00:28:44,920 Speaker 2: the servants knew that it was Saul again. His outbursts 489 00:28:44,920 --> 00:28:48,360 Speaker 2: of anger in the night had been regular occurrences. They 490 00:28:48,400 --> 00:28:51,560 Speaker 2: listened as the king raged in his throne room. An 491 00:28:51,680 --> 00:28:55,440 Speaker 2: evil and dark spirit had overcome him. Since the spirit 492 00:28:55,520 --> 00:28:58,640 Speaker 2: of the Lord had departed from Saul's presence, a brooding 493 00:28:58,720 --> 00:29:02,640 Speaker 2: and harmful tormentor had taken residence in his mind. Tears 494 00:29:02,720 --> 00:29:05,800 Speaker 2: ran down Saul's frustrated face as he leaned against the wall, 495 00:29:05,880 --> 00:29:09,240 Speaker 2: banging his fists against them. The king fell to his 496 00:29:09,360 --> 00:29:13,480 Speaker 2: knees and sobbed. He was ashamed of his anger and 497 00:29:13,640 --> 00:29:17,160 Speaker 2: angry at his shame. Saul ceased his wailing when he 498 00:29:17,160 --> 00:29:22,080 Speaker 2: heard the door slowly creak open. Samuel, the King asked frantically. 499 00:29:23,480 --> 00:29:25,080 Speaker 2: Saul's servant poked his head. 500 00:29:24,880 --> 00:29:28,240 Speaker 5: In no, my lord, it is I tavvy. 501 00:29:28,680 --> 00:29:31,920 Speaker 2: Saul wiped his eyes and stood to his feet. Sweat 502 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:35,160 Speaker 2: dripped down his back and brow. He was a haggard sight. 503 00:29:35,680 --> 00:29:39,680 Speaker 2: What is it, Tavey, Saul said, with a tired voice. 504 00:29:40,200 --> 00:29:43,200 Speaker 5: It is clear that a harmful spirit is tormenting you. 505 00:29:44,640 --> 00:29:46,480 Speaker 5: I know a young man from Bethlehem who was able 506 00:29:46,480 --> 00:29:49,959 Speaker 5: to play the liar and harp. He is very skilled 507 00:29:50,120 --> 00:29:53,280 Speaker 5: and of good reputation for his music. He's a smart 508 00:29:53,280 --> 00:29:56,360 Speaker 5: young man, and I hear he's courageous as well. When 509 00:29:56,360 --> 00:29:59,040 Speaker 5: you feel out of control and frustrated, he can play 510 00:29:59,040 --> 00:29:59,840 Speaker 5: for you. 511 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:02,760 Speaker 2: He receive peace. It's all sighed and leaned back in 512 00:30:02,840 --> 00:30:06,920 Speaker 2: his throne. Very well, the king said, while rubbing his eyes. 513 00:30:07,440 --> 00:30:12,560 Speaker 2: Send him to me. Perhaps music will give me peace. 514 00:30:14,560 --> 00:30:18,400 Speaker 2: Tavy rode into Bethlehem into the home of Jesse. Jesse 515 00:30:18,600 --> 00:30:20,800 Speaker 2: was pleased to see a servant of the king present. 516 00:30:21,400 --> 00:30:24,080 Speaker 6: First a prophet, and now a servant of the king. 517 00:30:24,560 --> 00:30:28,160 Speaker 2: Jesse thought to himself, the Lord must favor me greatly. 518 00:30:28,960 --> 00:30:32,120 Speaker 5: Good morning, Jesse, how are you and your sons? 519 00:30:32,240 --> 00:30:34,160 Speaker 2: Taffy asked, graciously. 520 00:30:34,200 --> 00:30:37,560 Speaker 6: Farewell, my lord. To what do I owe the presence 521 00:30:37,640 --> 00:30:38,680 Speaker 6: of the king's servant. 522 00:30:39,120 --> 00:30:42,400 Speaker 5: The King requires your son's presence. What if his skill 523 00:30:42,440 --> 00:30:43,200 Speaker 5: has traveled far? 524 00:30:43,840 --> 00:30:47,360 Speaker 2: Jesse puffed his chest up with pride, with his hands 525 00:30:47,360 --> 00:30:49,280 Speaker 2: on his waist and a smile on his face. 526 00:30:49,400 --> 00:30:53,000 Speaker 6: He said, Eliab is truly skilled, isn't he. I'm sure 527 00:30:53,040 --> 00:30:55,680 Speaker 6: the king would benefit from having a strong right hand 528 00:30:55,760 --> 00:30:56,280 Speaker 6: such as his. 529 00:30:56,800 --> 00:30:58,200 Speaker 2: Tavvy shook his head. 530 00:30:58,520 --> 00:31:02,120 Speaker 5: No, sir, the youngest of you, David is his name. 531 00:31:02,120 --> 00:31:05,080 Speaker 5: If I'm not mistaken. The king is in need of 532 00:31:05,080 --> 00:31:06,520 Speaker 5: his skills as a musician. 533 00:31:06,920 --> 00:31:10,160 Speaker 2: Jesse looked over his shoulder. David was shearing a few 534 00:31:10,160 --> 00:31:13,680 Speaker 2: of the sheep under the stables. A slight snarl left 535 00:31:13,720 --> 00:31:17,560 Speaker 2: his upper lip. David, the runt of the litter, was 536 00:31:17,600 --> 00:31:20,560 Speaker 2: going to receive the highest honor anyone in his family 537 00:31:20,640 --> 00:31:25,760 Speaker 2: ever received. Jesse turned around. His snarl was replaced with 538 00:31:25,840 --> 00:31:29,120 Speaker 2: the fraudulent smile. He bowed and said. 539 00:31:29,440 --> 00:31:31,600 Speaker 6: David will be in the presence of the King with 540 00:31:31,680 --> 00:31:33,640 Speaker 6: his lyre in two days time. 541 00:31:34,520 --> 00:31:39,760 Speaker 2: Tavvy bowed his head and rode off. David creaked open 542 00:31:39,800 --> 00:31:43,040 Speaker 2: the large wooden doors into the throne room. None of 543 00:31:43,040 --> 00:31:45,480 Speaker 2: the lamp stands were lit, and the fire in the 544 00:31:45,520 --> 00:31:48,920 Speaker 2: center of the room was flickering dimly. The shepherd boy 545 00:31:48,960 --> 00:31:51,800 Speaker 2: approached the throne softly with the lyre in his hands. 546 00:31:52,560 --> 00:31:55,800 Speaker 2: Laying back in the shadows was the king even with 547 00:31:55,880 --> 00:31:59,880 Speaker 2: his tired and tormented demeanor. His presence was larger than life. 548 00:32:00,200 --> 00:32:04,360 Speaker 2: David he noticed the king's massive armor and sword mounted 549 00:32:04,360 --> 00:32:09,040 Speaker 2: above his throne. They reflected the flickering firelight, bouncing right 550 00:32:09,080 --> 00:32:14,240 Speaker 2: back into David's eyes. The glow was magnificent. The echoes 551 00:32:14,280 --> 00:32:16,880 Speaker 2: of David's footsteps came to a halt as he bowed 552 00:32:16,880 --> 00:32:20,360 Speaker 2: before the king. Saul's eyes scanned David up and down. 553 00:32:20,840 --> 00:32:27,320 Speaker 2: I hear your music calms the soul, shepherd boy, Saul slurred. 554 00:32:27,720 --> 00:32:29,840 Speaker 4: Only the Lord can calm the soul, my. 555 00:32:29,920 --> 00:32:32,480 Speaker 2: King, David replied, respectfully. 556 00:32:32,320 --> 00:32:36,600 Speaker 4: The music I play is unto him, and in his 557 00:32:36,760 --> 00:32:39,120 Speaker 4: delight the peace pours forth. 558 00:32:39,640 --> 00:32:43,040 Speaker 2: So you were a poet as well. Saul scoffed the 559 00:32:43,120 --> 00:32:47,680 Speaker 2: Lord's delight, this fickle boy. One day you have it, 560 00:32:49,160 --> 00:32:54,120 Speaker 2: the other you don't. David did not reply to Saul's outburst. 561 00:32:55,040 --> 00:32:57,480 Speaker 2: He simply sat on the stool beside the fire and 562 00:32:57,560 --> 00:33:01,600 Speaker 2: began to strum. The anthem coming from David's lyre was 563 00:33:01,680 --> 00:33:05,400 Speaker 2: pure and heartfelt. The song seemed to touch Saul's heart 564 00:33:05,640 --> 00:33:08,680 Speaker 2: like a warm fire. The highs and lows of the 565 00:33:08,720 --> 00:33:12,840 Speaker 2: song took the king on an emotional journey. Finally finishing 566 00:33:12,960 --> 00:33:16,400 Speaker 2: in a place of rest. When David was finished playing, 567 00:33:16,960 --> 00:33:19,240 Speaker 2: Saul felt as if he was resting in the fields 568 00:33:19,240 --> 00:33:23,400 Speaker 2: of green by quiet streams. He breathed in deeply and 569 00:33:23,520 --> 00:33:28,360 Speaker 2: fell asleep. David smiled, pleased that his music was able 570 00:33:28,400 --> 00:33:31,480 Speaker 2: to bring peace to Saul. He stood up and put 571 00:33:31,520 --> 00:33:35,200 Speaker 2: another log in the fire. Its small flame increased, filling 572 00:33:35,240 --> 00:33:39,840 Speaker 2: the room with warmth. David set himself again and continued 573 00:33:39,880 --> 00:33:43,120 Speaker 2: to play. The King was pleased with him and loved 574 00:33:43,160 --> 00:33:47,120 Speaker 2: him like his own son. Saul sent word to Jesse 575 00:33:47,360 --> 00:33:49,680 Speaker 2: asking for him to remain in his service as his 576 00:33:49,800 --> 00:33:53,520 Speaker 2: armor bear. So whenever Saul felt tormented by the evil 577 00:33:53,560 --> 00:33:57,560 Speaker 2: spear within, he would call on David to quiet the beast. 578 00:33:58,520 --> 00:34:02,080 Speaker 2: David was pleased to surveying. He found in him the 579 00:34:02,160 --> 00:34:05,040 Speaker 2: recognition he had always longed for in his own father. 580 00:34:05,800 --> 00:34:08,200 Speaker 2: Nothing was sweeter than sitting in the presence of the 581 00:34:08,320 --> 00:34:12,279 Speaker 2: King playing his music. Unto the Lord, he prayed it 582 00:34:12,320 --> 00:34:13,280 Speaker 2: would never cease. 583 00:34:16,080 --> 00:34:19,200 Speaker 3: Just how far would a shepherd go for his lamb? 584 00:34:19,760 --> 00:34:22,919 Speaker 3: For David, it was into the mouth of the lion's den. 585 00:34:23,719 --> 00:34:26,520 Speaker 3: In the episode leading up to this one, we're told 586 00:34:26,560 --> 00:34:29,839 Speaker 3: that God has chosen someone who is after his own heart. 587 00:34:30,480 --> 00:34:33,799 Speaker 3: Not only is God seeking a man who pursues the 588 00:34:33,840 --> 00:34:37,840 Speaker 3: heart of God, but also someone who models his heart 589 00:34:38,040 --> 00:34:41,959 Speaker 3: after God's. The scene of David's pursuing the lion gives 590 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:45,760 Speaker 3: us a brilliant glimpse into his heart. He is brave, tender, 591 00:34:46,280 --> 00:34:49,800 Speaker 3: fierce when needed, and humble. But we must not glaze 592 00:34:50,280 --> 00:34:53,240 Speaker 3: over the most important quality of David. He is willing 593 00:34:53,280 --> 00:34:56,640 Speaker 3: to die for his sheep. The story tells us that 594 00:34:56,680 --> 00:34:59,520 Speaker 3: the scratch on his back was a small price to 595 00:34:59,600 --> 00:35:02,840 Speaker 3: pay for his lamb's freedom. He was a good shepherd, 596 00:35:03,000 --> 00:35:05,800 Speaker 3: and a good shepherd always lays down his life for 597 00:35:05,920 --> 00:35:09,840 Speaker 3: his sheep. This is our first of many allusions to Jesus, 598 00:35:10,120 --> 00:35:13,759 Speaker 3: who calls himself the good Shepherd. David's story is going 599 00:35:13,800 --> 00:35:17,600 Speaker 3: to continually point forward to the ultimate chosen hero of God, 600 00:35:18,080 --> 00:35:18,840 Speaker 3: Jesus Christ. 601 00:35:19,320 --> 00:35:19,920 Speaker 2: We're going to. 602 00:35:19,840 --> 00:35:22,200 Speaker 3: Spend a lot of time getting to know David in 603 00:35:22,280 --> 00:35:25,200 Speaker 3: this series. In many ways, I hope we grow with him, 604 00:35:25,520 --> 00:35:28,520 Speaker 3: falling deeper in love with God in the process. He 605 00:35:28,600 --> 00:35:32,719 Speaker 3: is going to have triumphs, tragedies, and many adventures. As 606 00:35:32,760 --> 00:35:35,719 Speaker 3: we witness the highs and lows of David's life, we 607 00:35:35,840 --> 00:35:39,080 Speaker 3: must always remember our first impression of him with the lion. 608 00:35:39,760 --> 00:35:43,720 Speaker 3: This episode depicts him as a warrior poet. One moment, 609 00:35:43,800 --> 00:35:46,719 Speaker 3: he is writing music under the stars, the next he 610 00:35:46,800 --> 00:35:50,279 Speaker 3: is strangling a lion with his bare hands. David is 611 00:35:50,320 --> 00:35:55,080 Speaker 3: simultaneously fierce and inspired. We should keep this dichotomy in 612 00:35:55,160 --> 00:35:58,440 Speaker 3: mind when we follow David on his escapades. He is 613 00:35:58,440 --> 00:36:01,480 Speaker 3: a sensitive soul, but it does not mean he isn't dangerous. 614 00:36:01,920 --> 00:36:05,200 Speaker 3: David is clearly capable of great things like taking down 615 00:36:05,239 --> 00:36:08,120 Speaker 3: a wild beast, but he would much rather be singing 616 00:36:08,160 --> 00:36:11,240 Speaker 3: to the Lord among the sheep. David has no ambition 617 00:36:11,400 --> 00:36:14,279 Speaker 3: for the throne. He simply wants to be near to 618 00:36:14,320 --> 00:36:18,279 Speaker 3: God and protect his flock. David's balance of faithfulness and 619 00:36:18,320 --> 00:36:21,239 Speaker 3: fierceness are what make him an excellent shepherd, and it 620 00:36:21,280 --> 00:36:24,920 Speaker 3: will make him an excellent king as well. After a 621 00:36:24,920 --> 00:36:28,879 Speaker 3: long day, David leans back and sings to God. Praise him, 622 00:36:29,120 --> 00:36:33,520 Speaker 3: Sun and Moon, Praise him, all you shining stars. This 623 00:36:33,600 --> 00:36:37,200 Speaker 3: song is taken from Psalm one eight. In this series, 624 00:36:37,480 --> 00:36:39,920 Speaker 3: we will get to hear a few psalms of David. 625 00:36:40,360 --> 00:36:42,960 Speaker 3: He wrote seventy three psalms that we know of, and 626 00:36:43,040 --> 00:36:46,440 Speaker 3: they are all beautiful, raw and profound. Songs from his 627 00:36:46,560 --> 00:36:49,560 Speaker 3: heart to God's. It is important for us to remember 628 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:53,320 Speaker 3: that David was first and foremost a shepherd and poet. 629 00:36:53,760 --> 00:36:57,120 Speaker 3: He was also a worship leader before the Congregation of Israel. 630 00:36:57,600 --> 00:37:00,920 Speaker 3: The multiple layers of David make him a unique character 631 00:37:00,960 --> 00:37:04,200 Speaker 3: in scripture. Many of the figures in the Bible before 632 00:37:04,280 --> 00:37:08,680 Speaker 3: David were singularly focused. Their stories were more focused and 633 00:37:08,840 --> 00:37:12,480 Speaker 3: less nuanced than David's. David is our first deep dive 634 00:37:12,640 --> 00:37:15,600 Speaker 3: into a man with diverse interest. He is the Bible's 635 00:37:15,640 --> 00:37:19,120 Speaker 3: first renaissance man. David may be interesting to us, but 636 00:37:19,200 --> 00:37:21,799 Speaker 3: his family doesn't seem to think so. One of the 637 00:37:21,840 --> 00:37:24,880 Speaker 3: more perplexing mysteries of David's story is why his father 638 00:37:25,280 --> 00:37:27,880 Speaker 3: and brothers seem to have so much contempt for him. 639 00:37:28,160 --> 00:37:31,520 Speaker 3: One of the reasons that David may have been forgotten 640 00:37:31,640 --> 00:37:36,040 Speaker 3: and ridiculed is that he was illegitimate, that is, born 641 00:37:36,200 --> 00:37:40,080 Speaker 3: out of wedlock, since he himself says in sin, my 642 00:37:40,200 --> 00:37:43,239 Speaker 3: mother conceived me. At the end of the episode, David 643 00:37:43,320 --> 00:37:46,400 Speaker 3: is grafted into the household of Saul as his alma 644 00:37:46,400 --> 00:37:50,200 Speaker 3: bear and personal musician. David finds a great deal of 645 00:37:50,239 --> 00:37:52,960 Speaker 3: purpose and comfort in the house of Saul, and eventually 646 00:37:52,960 --> 00:37:57,319 Speaker 3: becomes his literal son through marriage. Father wounds are a 647 00:37:57,400 --> 00:38:00,920 Speaker 3: clear theme in David's life. At first, he finds the 648 00:38:00,960 --> 00:38:03,920 Speaker 3: fatherly attention from Saul that he lacked from his own father. 649 00:38:04,480 --> 00:38:07,680 Speaker 3: This causes him to be loyal to a fault. Later 650 00:38:07,760 --> 00:38:10,600 Speaker 3: on in the story, we will see David for giving 651 00:38:10,680 --> 00:38:14,359 Speaker 3: Saul endlessly. David is a great man, but we will 652 00:38:14,400 --> 00:38:18,360 Speaker 3: occasionally see glimpses of his inner child, who was neglected 653 00:38:18,360 --> 00:38:21,439 Speaker 3: by his father. But the loving embrace of God will 654 00:38:21,440 --> 00:38:25,400 Speaker 3: fill the gaps in David's life better than any father could. 655 00:38:26,160 --> 00:38:29,240 Speaker 3: An obvious example of this neglect is when Samuel comes 656 00:38:29,239 --> 00:38:33,080 Speaker 3: to Jesse's house. I want you to imagine the most 657 00:38:33,080 --> 00:38:36,200 Speaker 3: important person in your country coming to your home and 658 00:38:36,440 --> 00:38:40,360 Speaker 3: you purposefuly send one of your kids away. This should 659 00:38:40,400 --> 00:38:42,960 Speaker 3: give you a good idea of where David stood with 660 00:38:43,040 --> 00:38:47,239 Speaker 3: his family. God had sights on him, though, and Samuel 661 00:38:47,480 --> 00:38:51,960 Speaker 3: eventually found him. David's brothers had similar qualities to Saul. 662 00:38:52,160 --> 00:38:55,400 Speaker 3: They were large, charismatic, and outwardly had the qualities of 663 00:38:55,440 --> 00:38:58,239 Speaker 3: a king. When people look for leaders, they can look 664 00:38:58,280 --> 00:39:01,200 Speaker 3: for the wrong things. But God, God looks at the heart. 665 00:39:01,560 --> 00:39:05,080 Speaker 3: God tells Samuel look past the height and appearance. For 666 00:39:05,280 --> 00:39:08,360 Speaker 3: man sees the outward appearance. They see the strength of 667 00:39:08,400 --> 00:39:11,360 Speaker 3: the man's arms and the way he carries the sword. 668 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:14,600 Speaker 3: But the Lord looks into his heart. David is not 669 00:39:14,640 --> 00:39:18,600 Speaker 3: a perfect person. He, like Saul, will make many mistakes 670 00:39:18,600 --> 00:39:21,640 Speaker 3: in his life. The difference that God sees between David 671 00:39:21,640 --> 00:39:24,200 Speaker 3: and Saul is the heart. We would be wise to 672 00:39:24,239 --> 00:39:27,799 Speaker 3: take personal inventory of our own hearts. Do we do 673 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:31,239 Speaker 3: all the right things for God all the while neglecting 674 00:39:31,280 --> 00:39:34,640 Speaker 3: our own inner hearts. This is part of why pray 675 00:39:34,800 --> 00:39:38,240 Speaker 3: dot com is such an invaluable resource. There are hours 676 00:39:38,239 --> 00:39:41,160 Speaker 3: of content that seeks to tend to your hearts like 677 00:39:41,200 --> 00:39:45,640 Speaker 3: a garden, so they might thrive and grow. Samuel bids 678 00:39:45,719 --> 00:39:49,880 Speaker 3: Jesse and the other brothers farewell and turns his gaze 679 00:39:49,960 --> 00:39:52,640 Speaker 3: upward to the hills. Do you remember how beautiful the 680 00:39:52,719 --> 00:39:57,320 Speaker 3: description of the hill was. The wildflowers were in full bloom, 681 00:39:57,880 --> 00:40:01,680 Speaker 3: arraying the grassy hills in splind The soft music could 682 00:40:01,680 --> 00:40:04,960 Speaker 3: be heard from a distance. Samuel smiled as he looked 683 00:40:05,000 --> 00:40:07,720 Speaker 3: at the flowers swaying back and forth in the breeze. 684 00:40:08,200 --> 00:40:11,000 Speaker 3: It was as if they were dancing to the music. 685 00:40:11,480 --> 00:40:14,560 Speaker 3: Samuel made his way up the hill sheep were grazing 686 00:40:14,680 --> 00:40:18,839 Speaker 3: lazily in the mild sun. The music seemed to soothe them. 687 00:40:19,200 --> 00:40:23,839 Speaker 3: This description is supposed to elicit feelings of Eden in us. 688 00:40:24,440 --> 00:40:28,959 Speaker 3: Samuel steps into this harmonious space where heaven and earth 689 00:40:29,000 --> 00:40:32,360 Speaker 3: seemed to converge. David is a picture of Jesus among 690 00:40:32,440 --> 00:40:36,040 Speaker 3: the people of God, leading them with a soothing melody 691 00:40:36,080 --> 00:40:39,680 Speaker 3: of peace. It is a heavenly image followed by a 692 00:40:39,760 --> 00:40:43,360 Speaker 3: heavenly blessing that is given to David. Samuel annoints his 693 00:40:43,440 --> 00:40:46,280 Speaker 3: head with oil, which is a symbol of God's spirit. 694 00:40:46,840 --> 00:40:50,920 Speaker 3: David was changed. From that moment. We are immediately taken 695 00:40:50,960 --> 00:40:53,680 Speaker 3: away from the scene of heaven and brought into hell. 696 00:40:54,320 --> 00:40:58,680 Speaker 3: Saul's chambers are dark, chaotic, and tormenting. The scene with 697 00:40:58,800 --> 00:41:01,640 Speaker 3: David jumping to the scene of Saul is supposed to 698 00:41:01,640 --> 00:41:04,520 Speaker 3: be jarring for us and a reminder that the veil 699 00:41:04,600 --> 00:41:08,200 Speaker 3: between peace and chaos is Then, Saul is tormented by 700 00:41:08,239 --> 00:41:11,959 Speaker 3: an evil spirit without comfort. Everyone around him feels his pain, 701 00:41:12,320 --> 00:41:15,880 Speaker 3: and Kavi seeks to give him ease. David is brought 702 00:41:15,920 --> 00:41:18,640 Speaker 3: into the darkness to bring the peace and light of God. 703 00:41:19,160 --> 00:41:21,399 Speaker 3: This is an image of what Jesus does to us 704 00:41:21,719 --> 00:41:24,920 Speaker 3: He steps into our darkness and brings comfort. He sings 705 00:41:24,920 --> 00:41:28,280 Speaker 3: the song of Grace over us and soothes our anxious minds. 706 00:41:28,760 --> 00:41:32,040 Speaker 3: The relationship between Saul and David will be a complicated one. 707 00:41:32,480 --> 00:41:35,120 Speaker 3: As I mentioned before, Saul would be like a father 708 00:41:35,200 --> 00:41:38,240 Speaker 3: to David, but that closeness will come at a cost. 709 00:41:39,400 --> 00:41:42,400 Speaker 3: Everyone close to Saul end up hurt by him, and 710 00:41:42,520 --> 00:41:45,600 Speaker 3: David will be no different. In the next three episodes, 711 00:41:45,880 --> 00:41:48,359 Speaker 3: we will see the ups and downs of their relationship. 712 00:41:48,719 --> 00:41:51,960 Speaker 3: We will also get to witness David fall in love, 713 00:41:52,360 --> 00:41:56,480 Speaker 3: make bonds, and vanquished enemies, but first we will watch 714 00:41:56,600 --> 00:42:01,040 Speaker 3: him slay a giant. Follow the podcast on our Spotify 715 00:42:01,520 --> 00:42:04,319 Speaker 3: to get the newest episodes right as they come out, 716 00:42:04,719 --> 00:42:08,879 Speaker 3: and always be inspired by the Bible. Join us next 717 00:42:08,880 --> 00:42:11,439 Speaker 3: time for the episode we have all been waiting for, 718 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,480 Speaker 3: David and Goliath.