1 00:00:00,240 --> 00:00:03,200 Speaker 1: Hi, I'm doctor Tony Evans, and I'm excited for you 2 00:00:03,279 --> 00:00:06,360 Speaker 1: to join me on this series. Please be sure to 3 00:00:06,400 --> 00:00:10,119 Speaker 1: follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify so that you 4 00:00:10,200 --> 00:00:13,920 Speaker 1: get the newest episodes right as they come out. Welcome 5 00:00:13,960 --> 00:00:21,599 Speaker 1: to the Epic Adventure of David, a story of honor, battle, jealousy, darkness, friendship, love, scandal, 6 00:00:21,720 --> 00:00:24,840 Speaker 1: and murder. While most people know of David the Myth, 7 00:00:24,960 --> 00:00:28,280 Speaker 1: few know about David the Man. I'm glad you're here 8 00:00:28,320 --> 00:00:31,720 Speaker 1: with me as we mind the depths of this renowned tale. 9 00:00:31,800 --> 00:00:35,720 Speaker 1: In this episode, the weight is finally over. We finally 10 00:00:35,720 --> 00:00:38,840 Speaker 1: get to meet David, the runt of Jesse turned king. 11 00:00:39,479 --> 00:00:42,320 Speaker 1: And question may have crossed your mind along the lines 12 00:00:42,320 --> 00:00:44,879 Speaker 1: of why is it taking us so long in the 13 00:00:44,960 --> 00:00:47,960 Speaker 1: story to finally get to David. This is an important 14 00:00:48,040 --> 00:00:51,360 Speaker 1: question that deserves time. The arc of Saul's rise and 15 00:00:51,400 --> 00:00:54,680 Speaker 1: fall from grace was a confirmation of everything Samuel warned 16 00:00:54,680 --> 00:00:58,400 Speaker 1: the people up. They clamored for king, and Samuel warned 17 00:00:58,400 --> 00:01:01,640 Speaker 1: them of how corrupt this king could become. Sure Enough, 18 00:01:02,040 --> 00:01:05,520 Speaker 1: the king became corrupt. Saul started out with a pure heart, 19 00:01:05,640 --> 00:01:09,200 Speaker 1: but quickly descended into pride. His life is supposed to 20 00:01:09,280 --> 00:01:12,720 Speaker 1: make us look at David with skeptical eyes, watching to 21 00:01:12,840 --> 00:01:16,679 Speaker 1: see if he will walk down a similar path. No doubt, 22 00:01:17,040 --> 00:01:19,280 Speaker 1: David is going to have plenty of opportunities in his 23 00:01:19,360 --> 00:01:22,360 Speaker 1: life to follow his pride instead of commands of God. 24 00:01:22,880 --> 00:01:27,160 Speaker 1: He will have chances to indulge, stray, and sin. Will 25 00:01:27,200 --> 00:01:30,040 Speaker 1: he give in the same way Saul did? Is the 26 00:01:30,040 --> 00:01:33,080 Speaker 1: crown just too heavy a weight so that any man 27 00:01:33,400 --> 00:01:36,720 Speaker 1: pure or wicked would fail if they wore it. Watch 28 00:01:36,840 --> 00:01:40,080 Speaker 1: David's life carefully and see how he handles the intense 29 00:01:40,120 --> 00:01:43,800 Speaker 1: pressures of being God's chosen king. But let's not get 30 00:01:43,800 --> 00:01:46,560 Speaker 1: ahead of ourselves. We have a lot to get to 31 00:01:46,680 --> 00:01:49,840 Speaker 1: before David is ever given a crown. The prelude of 32 00:01:49,880 --> 00:01:52,840 Speaker 1: this episode and the beginning of this episode introduce us 33 00:01:52,920 --> 00:01:56,520 Speaker 1: to two different shepherds. One was once a prince but 34 00:01:56,600 --> 00:01:59,520 Speaker 1: became a shepherd. The other was a shepherd but became 35 00:01:59,560 --> 00:02:02,840 Speaker 1: a prince. The parallels in their lives speak to the 36 00:02:02,840 --> 00:02:06,040 Speaker 1: heart of God. He isn't looking for a warrior, a scholar, 37 00:02:06,200 --> 00:02:09,080 Speaker 1: a noble, or politician to lead his people. He is 38 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:13,040 Speaker 1: looking for a shepherd. Lets meet God's chosen one. In 39 00:02:13,200 --> 00:02:15,959 Speaker 1: episode five, The Forgotten. 40 00:02:15,480 --> 00:02:26,440 Speaker 2: Sun, prelude to chapter five. The clouds whist blissfully over 41 00:02:26,480 --> 00:02:29,320 Speaker 2: the blue skies. It was as if they were traveling 42 00:02:29,400 --> 00:02:34,000 Speaker 2: slowly somewhere unknown and untouched. Moses smiled as he watched 43 00:02:34,040 --> 00:02:37,440 Speaker 2: them glide over the skies like sailboats on the open ocean. 44 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:41,360 Speaker 2: He lounged in the grass, occasionally glancing over at the 45 00:02:41,360 --> 00:02:45,680 Speaker 2: sheep grazing beside him. The life of a shepherd suited him. 46 00:02:45,880 --> 00:02:48,560 Speaker 2: All the cares and troubles of being an Egyptian prince 47 00:02:48,600 --> 00:02:52,000 Speaker 2: had been a heavy burden. Now in the wilderness with 48 00:02:52,080 --> 00:02:55,120 Speaker 2: the people of Midian, he felt at peace. He was 49 00:02:55,160 --> 00:02:58,200 Speaker 2: content to be a shepherd. He counted and named the 50 00:02:58,200 --> 00:03:01,679 Speaker 2: sheep daily, led them to the fields and gentle streams, 51 00:03:01,919 --> 00:03:06,560 Speaker 2: and ensured they were safe from predators. As Moses lounged, 52 00:03:06,840 --> 00:03:09,080 Speaker 2: he saw one of the lambs trot away past the 53 00:03:09,160 --> 00:03:12,280 Speaker 2: large rocks and up the mountain. Moses stood up and 54 00:03:12,320 --> 00:03:16,280 Speaker 2: grabbed a staff. Every lamb was important, and they were 55 00:03:16,320 --> 00:03:19,600 Speaker 2: all worth going. After Moses left the other sheep and 56 00:03:19,639 --> 00:03:23,160 Speaker 2: began to scale the mountain, the little lamb left Moses's 57 00:03:23,240 --> 00:03:26,840 Speaker 2: view as it wandered through the canyons. Moses picked up 58 00:03:26,880 --> 00:03:31,160 Speaker 2: the pace, listening to the echoing boss. As Moses reached 59 00:03:31,200 --> 00:03:33,640 Speaker 2: the peak, he could see a light emanating from the 60 00:03:33,720 --> 00:03:36,960 Speaker 2: dark shadows of the canyons. He gripped his shepherd's staff 61 00:03:37,040 --> 00:03:40,760 Speaker 2: tightly and approached slowly. As he turned the corner, a 62 00:03:40,800 --> 00:03:44,640 Speaker 2: burst of light danced upwards from a flame. Before Moses 63 00:03:44,680 --> 00:03:48,480 Speaker 2: stood a bush ablaze with bright white fire. Although the 64 00:03:48,480 --> 00:03:52,360 Speaker 2: fire was burning hot, the bush was untouched and unconsumed. 65 00:03:52,920 --> 00:03:56,560 Speaker 2: The ground around him was pulsing with power. Moses could 66 00:03:56,560 --> 00:04:00,280 Speaker 2: feel it in his feet. The prince turned shepherd came 67 00:04:00,320 --> 00:04:04,120 Speaker 2: closer than halted immediately when he heard a voice. Moses, 68 00:04:04,960 --> 00:04:08,880 Speaker 2: It whispered. The voice was like a still and babbling brook. 69 00:04:09,680 --> 00:04:13,000 Speaker 2: His eyes widened, and he looked behind him. The voice 70 00:04:13,080 --> 00:04:15,840 Speaker 2: was not coming from another person in the canyon. The 71 00:04:15,920 --> 00:04:20,200 Speaker 2: voice was coming from the bush itself, Moses. The voice 72 00:04:20,200 --> 00:04:24,080 Speaker 2: said louder this time. The voice had the intensity of 73 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:29,000 Speaker 2: rushing waters. Here I am, Moses said, with a trembling voice. 74 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:32,080 Speaker 2: Moses did not understand that his life of being a 75 00:04:32,120 --> 00:04:35,720 Speaker 2: shepherd was about to come to a close. The simple 76 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:39,360 Speaker 2: and endearing days of tending to sheep had ended. Now 77 00:04:39,400 --> 00:04:43,359 Speaker 2: Moses was asked to tend to a greater flock God's blog. 78 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:46,839 Speaker 2: The flock of Israel needed to be led into greener 79 00:04:46,880 --> 00:04:50,720 Speaker 2: pastures and stiller waters. God would not choose a warrior 80 00:04:50,760 --> 00:04:53,159 Speaker 2: to lead them. He would not appoint a king to 81 00:04:53,240 --> 00:04:57,320 Speaker 2: march against the armies of Egypt. No God would send 82 00:04:57,320 --> 00:05:01,120 Speaker 2: to shepherd. The Lord's heart is the heart of a shepherd. 83 00:05:04,480 --> 00:05:09,680 Speaker 2: Chapter five, The Forgotten Son. The wild flowers had tucked 84 00:05:09,720 --> 00:05:12,599 Speaker 2: in for the night, and the soft breeze whistled gently 85 00:05:12,640 --> 00:05:15,640 Speaker 2: to the plucking of the shepherd's harp. The sheep slept 86 00:05:15,640 --> 00:05:18,760 Speaker 2: soundly under the stars, and the young shepherd boy looked up, 87 00:05:19,000 --> 00:05:22,679 Speaker 2: basking in the vastness of their beauty. He played a melody. 88 00:05:22,839 --> 00:05:26,479 Speaker 2: Only he and the Lord knew. His music was better 89 00:05:26,520 --> 00:05:29,640 Speaker 2: to God than incense, for it came straight from the 90 00:05:29,640 --> 00:05:33,240 Speaker 2: well of the boy's heart. He worshiped God under the 91 00:05:33,279 --> 00:05:36,520 Speaker 2: stars and among his sheep. However, the tender moment was 92 00:05:36,600 --> 00:05:40,359 Speaker 2: quickly disturbed by a rustling in the bushes. The shepherd 93 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:43,120 Speaker 2: boy put down his harp and grabbed his staff resting 94 00:05:43,200 --> 00:05:47,039 Speaker 2: underneath the cyphress tree. Slowly he approached the bush with 95 00:05:47,080 --> 00:05:50,800 Speaker 2: his staff grip tightly. As he drew closer, he could 96 00:05:50,839 --> 00:05:54,560 Speaker 2: hear the low pitched purrs of a lion. Its groaning 97 00:05:54,640 --> 00:05:57,080 Speaker 2: was so deep the boy could feel it in his chest. 98 00:05:57,960 --> 00:06:01,840 Speaker 2: He paused and reached back for his sling. It was 99 00:06:01,880 --> 00:06:06,640 Speaker 2: a humble weapon, but effective. His aim had become precise, 100 00:06:06,800 --> 00:06:08,599 Speaker 2: and the speed of the stone made it so he 101 00:06:08,640 --> 00:06:11,200 Speaker 2: could send a stone flying straight through the skull of 102 00:06:11,240 --> 00:06:14,800 Speaker 2: a wolf. As he was arming himself with a stone, 103 00:06:15,160 --> 00:06:18,360 Speaker 2: the lion burst forth from the bushes, right over the shepherd. 104 00:06:19,040 --> 00:06:22,360 Speaker 2: Its hind legs were massive, allowing it to soar over 105 00:06:22,400 --> 00:06:25,440 Speaker 2: the boy with ease. It led forward into the flock 106 00:06:25,480 --> 00:06:29,080 Speaker 2: of sheep. They scattered, but not before the lion took 107 00:06:29,120 --> 00:06:32,000 Speaker 2: one of the lambs in its mouth. The dark covering 108 00:06:32,040 --> 00:06:35,160 Speaker 2: of night made it hard for the shepherd to see. However, 109 00:06:35,240 --> 00:06:38,880 Speaker 2: he could hear the painful cries of his lamb. The 110 00:06:38,960 --> 00:06:41,159 Speaker 2: lion made a run for it, with the lamb alive 111 00:06:41,200 --> 00:06:44,400 Speaker 2: in his jaws. The boy did not think. He acted 112 00:06:44,480 --> 00:06:47,920 Speaker 2: upon his shepherdly instincts and ran after the lion. He 113 00:06:48,040 --> 00:06:51,440 Speaker 2: ran with vigor and tenacity. He followed the cries of 114 00:06:51,480 --> 00:06:54,119 Speaker 2: the sheep all the way to the canyons outside the city. 115 00:06:54,960 --> 00:06:57,320 Speaker 2: The darkness of night was beginning to melt as the 116 00:06:57,320 --> 00:07:00,560 Speaker 2: sun began its ascent. The dim lightled out the shepherd 117 00:07:00,560 --> 00:07:03,920 Speaker 2: to see the lion scaling a cliff. The lion scaled 118 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:06,560 Speaker 2: the mountain with ease, with the lamb still crying. 119 00:07:06,200 --> 00:07:06,800 Speaker 3: Out for help. 120 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:10,280 Speaker 2: The shepherd scaled up the mountain on all fours until 121 00:07:10,320 --> 00:07:14,120 Speaker 2: finally reaching the mouth of the lion's den. He paused, 122 00:07:14,480 --> 00:07:17,240 Speaker 2: listening to the echoing shrieks of his sheep intermixed with 123 00:07:17,320 --> 00:07:20,400 Speaker 2: the low roars of the lion. His heart was beating 124 00:07:20,520 --> 00:07:24,680 Speaker 2: furiously fast, his breathing was heavy and rare. Now that 125 00:07:24,720 --> 00:07:27,280 Speaker 2: the lamb had been taken to the den, time was 126 00:07:27,360 --> 00:07:30,120 Speaker 2: running out. The boy stepped forward at the mouth of 127 00:07:30,160 --> 00:07:32,480 Speaker 2: the den, right in the eye line of the lion. 128 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:37,160 Speaker 2: The beast rose and crouched into an attack position. The 129 00:07:37,200 --> 00:07:40,480 Speaker 2: shepherd steadied his breathing and reached back for his sling. 130 00:07:41,560 --> 00:07:43,960 Speaker 2: He placed the smooth stone in the leather hold and 131 00:07:44,040 --> 00:07:47,320 Speaker 2: began to swing the sling behind him. He had one 132 00:07:47,360 --> 00:07:52,119 Speaker 2: shot at the lion, only one. He pivoted his foot back, 133 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:55,160 Speaker 2: bent his front knee, and prepared for the first strike. 134 00:07:56,240 --> 00:07:59,760 Speaker 2: If the lion attacked first, it was over. He must 135 00:07:59,800 --> 00:08:03,000 Speaker 2: be the first one to act. The boy burst forward 136 00:08:03,000 --> 00:08:06,200 Speaker 2: with the sling still swinging behind him. The lion took 137 00:08:06,240 --> 00:08:10,560 Speaker 2: the bait and pounced forward, exposing its underbelly. The shepherd 138 00:08:10,600 --> 00:08:13,520 Speaker 2: released the sling, sending the stone whistling through the air. 139 00:08:14,240 --> 00:08:18,400 Speaker 2: The stone landed directly into the beast tents, cracking them instantly. 140 00:08:19,360 --> 00:08:22,200 Speaker 2: The lion's momentum was halted as it crumbled to the ground. 141 00:08:23,080 --> 00:08:26,880 Speaker 2: The boy took action, immediately, pouncing on the lion fearlessly. 142 00:08:27,720 --> 00:08:29,960 Speaker 2: He wrapped his legs around its neck and took his 143 00:08:30,040 --> 00:08:33,160 Speaker 2: hands on either side of its job. The young shepherd 144 00:08:33,320 --> 00:08:35,520 Speaker 2: roared as he pulled the jaws over the free of 145 00:08:35,600 --> 00:08:39,320 Speaker 2: his hand. Once he was free, the boy scooped up 146 00:08:39,320 --> 00:08:42,079 Speaker 2: the lamb and burst out of the cave, not before 147 00:08:42,200 --> 00:08:43,480 Speaker 2: being slashed in the back. 148 00:08:43,559 --> 00:08:45,640 Speaker 3: But the giant's pause, he. 149 00:08:45,679 --> 00:08:49,000 Speaker 2: Kept moving without looking back. He ran as the roaring 150 00:08:49,040 --> 00:08:52,200 Speaker 2: of the lion ballowed in the distance. Although his back 151 00:08:52,320 --> 00:08:54,880 Speaker 2: was dripping with blood, all he cared about was the 152 00:08:54,920 --> 00:08:58,520 Speaker 2: safety of his little lamb. The lion leaped forward out 153 00:08:58,559 --> 00:09:01,080 Speaker 2: of the cave and corned the shack and his little lamb. 154 00:09:01,960 --> 00:09:05,319 Speaker 2: Hobbling with a broken rib, The lion made the first wave, 155 00:09:05,720 --> 00:09:08,640 Speaker 2: slashing its paws at the boy with the heart of 156 00:09:08,679 --> 00:09:11,800 Speaker 2: a protector. The boy dropped his lamb and leapt forward, 157 00:09:11,880 --> 00:09:15,600 Speaker 2: wrapping his arms around the lion's neck. It raged against 158 00:09:15,640 --> 00:09:19,480 Speaker 2: the boy, trying desperately to free itself. However, the shepherd 159 00:09:19,520 --> 00:09:22,920 Speaker 2: would not let go. He arched his back and screamed 160 00:09:22,920 --> 00:09:26,680 Speaker 2: into the canyons. The lion roared before falling to the 161 00:09:26,679 --> 00:09:30,520 Speaker 2: ground and loosing its breath. The shepherd did not loosen 162 00:09:30,600 --> 00:09:34,079 Speaker 2: his grip until the lion's life was taken. It would 163 00:09:34,120 --> 00:09:37,280 Speaker 2: never harm his sheep began, he made sure of it. 164 00:09:39,360 --> 00:09:42,200 Speaker 2: The sun made its way over the horizon, sprang light 165 00:09:42,240 --> 00:09:45,880 Speaker 2: over the hills. The wild flowers stretched out their petals 166 00:09:45,880 --> 00:09:49,600 Speaker 2: and yawned. The boy limped his way up the hill 167 00:09:49,640 --> 00:09:52,400 Speaker 2: where the rest of his flock was. His sheep were 168 00:09:52,400 --> 00:09:56,400 Speaker 2: grazing on the grass, enjoying the morning dew on each blade. 169 00:09:56,480 --> 00:09:59,960 Speaker 2: He set the little lamb down beside her mother. Heed 170 00:10:00,120 --> 00:10:03,800 Speaker 2: the lamb's body for gashes or teeth marks. Luckily, her 171 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:07,760 Speaker 2: wounds were not deep. She would heal just fine. The 172 00:10:07,840 --> 00:10:11,680 Speaker 2: boy was pleased with himself, However, he was very much 173 00:10:11,720 --> 00:10:14,520 Speaker 2: in pain. He reached over his shoulder and placed his 174 00:10:14,600 --> 00:10:17,440 Speaker 2: hand on the wound the lion had slashed at his 175 00:10:17,520 --> 00:10:21,960 Speaker 2: left shoulder blade, creating a nasty scratch. His hand was 176 00:10:22,040 --> 00:10:25,840 Speaker 2: covered in blood. He didn't mind. It was a small 177 00:10:25,840 --> 00:10:28,920 Speaker 2: price to pay for his lamb's freedom. He was a 178 00:10:28,960 --> 00:10:32,200 Speaker 2: good shepherd, and a good shepherd always lays down his 179 00:10:32,240 --> 00:10:36,560 Speaker 2: life for his sheep. The boy made his way back home. 180 00:10:37,320 --> 00:10:40,120 Speaker 2: His light hair was dusty and ragged, and his face 181 00:10:40,280 --> 00:10:43,040 Speaker 2: was covered in dirt. He limped into his father's house 182 00:10:43,120 --> 00:10:45,480 Speaker 2: and washed his face and feet with the basin of water. 183 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:48,439 Speaker 2: The home was warm from the fire, and the smell 184 00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:51,319 Speaker 2: of rosemary filled the air from the stew cooking over it. 185 00:10:51,960 --> 00:10:54,319 Speaker 2: He took a cloth and began to tend to his wound. 186 00:10:55,000 --> 00:10:57,800 Speaker 2: He damped it gently, wincing with every touch. What did 187 00:10:57,840 --> 00:11:00,400 Speaker 2: you do now, a voice asked from the other side 188 00:11:00,400 --> 00:11:03,840 Speaker 2: of the room. His oldest brother, Eliap, was eating casually 189 00:11:03,880 --> 00:11:06,080 Speaker 2: in the corner. The boy smirked. 190 00:11:06,400 --> 00:11:08,760 Speaker 4: You wouldn't believe me if I told. 191 00:11:08,520 --> 00:11:13,000 Speaker 2: You, he said, still tending to the wound. Another brother 192 00:11:13,200 --> 00:11:16,760 Speaker 2: named Abinadab entered in, barely noticing him as he took 193 00:11:16,800 --> 00:11:19,800 Speaker 2: the ladle and filled his ball with stew. He glanced 194 00:11:19,840 --> 00:11:20,640 Speaker 2: over and smiled. 195 00:11:21,120 --> 00:11:22,800 Speaker 5: Did a little mouse lose a fight with one of 196 00:11:22,840 --> 00:11:23,200 Speaker 5: his sheep? 197 00:11:23,240 --> 00:11:27,599 Speaker 2: Again? He scoffed, Eliab laughed. The two of them ate 198 00:11:27,679 --> 00:11:30,640 Speaker 2: at the table, chuckling at their youngest brother's pain. You 199 00:11:30,800 --> 00:11:34,560 Speaker 2: must know it was a lion, the boy mumbled quietly. 200 00:11:35,040 --> 00:11:37,840 Speaker 4: He tried to take one of our lambs, but I 201 00:11:37,960 --> 00:11:40,320 Speaker 4: was able to wrestle it out of his jaws and 202 00:11:40,440 --> 00:11:40,880 Speaker 4: save it. 203 00:11:41,200 --> 00:11:44,120 Speaker 2: As he was saying this, the boy's father entered in 204 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:47,199 Speaker 2: with the rest of his brothers. His name was Jesse, 205 00:11:47,880 --> 00:11:50,960 Speaker 2: and he was an influential man in the city. He 206 00:11:51,000 --> 00:11:53,600 Speaker 2: had accumulated a small amount of wealth from his farm 207 00:11:53,600 --> 00:11:56,840 Speaker 2: in Bethlehem. He was tall, strong and calloused. 208 00:11:57,240 --> 00:11:59,240 Speaker 6: What did I tell you about telling lies? 209 00:11:59,520 --> 00:12:03,280 Speaker 2: He scored. His deep and resonating voice shook the room 210 00:12:03,320 --> 00:12:04,000 Speaker 2: when he entered. 211 00:12:04,360 --> 00:12:06,920 Speaker 6: I will not have you parading yourself around like a 212 00:12:07,040 --> 00:12:09,960 Speaker 6: hero when you and I both know you did nothing 213 00:12:09,960 --> 00:12:10,600 Speaker 6: of the sort. 214 00:12:11,160 --> 00:12:14,400 Speaker 4: It did happen. Father, Go and see the teeth marks 215 00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:16,120 Speaker 4: in the lamb for yourself. 216 00:12:15,679 --> 00:12:19,600 Speaker 2: The boy replied, However, his words fell on deaf ears. 217 00:12:20,200 --> 00:12:23,880 Speaker 2: His father sat down with his brothers. Together they discussed 218 00:12:23,880 --> 00:12:27,360 Speaker 2: Eliap's promotion in the ranks of Saul. The boy stood 219 00:12:27,400 --> 00:12:30,480 Speaker 2: to his feet and walked outside. His back was sore, 220 00:12:30,559 --> 00:12:33,480 Speaker 2: but he knew it would heal. He grabbed his shepherd's 221 00:12:33,480 --> 00:12:35,920 Speaker 2: staff and walked up the hill into the sheep's pasture. 222 00:12:36,440 --> 00:12:39,280 Speaker 2: He turned his face towards the sun and closed his eyes. 223 00:12:39,640 --> 00:12:44,240 Speaker 4: Oh Lord, you have searched me, and you know me. 224 00:12:44,600 --> 00:12:49,480 Speaker 2: He whispered. The soft breeze caressed his cheek. The boy 225 00:12:49,520 --> 00:12:52,800 Speaker 2: smiled and looked down at his flock. He knew the 226 00:12:52,880 --> 00:12:56,880 Speaker 2: meach by name. He knew their quirks, their personalities, and 227 00:12:56,920 --> 00:13:00,320 Speaker 2: who they got along with. He knew his sheep, and 228 00:13:00,400 --> 00:13:01,040 Speaker 2: they knew him. 229 00:13:01,400 --> 00:13:03,840 Speaker 3: What a joy it is to be known. 230 00:13:03,800 --> 00:13:08,800 Speaker 2: He whispered to himself. That night, the shepherd picked up 231 00:13:08,800 --> 00:13:11,400 Speaker 2: his harp that was still resting under the cypress tree. 232 00:13:11,960 --> 00:13:15,880 Speaker 2: He plucked it, joyfully, singing songs of praise to God. 233 00:13:16,240 --> 00:13:18,840 Speaker 2: As he played, he looked up again of the vast 234 00:13:18,840 --> 00:13:20,000 Speaker 2: heavens and rejoiced. 235 00:13:20,320 --> 00:13:25,280 Speaker 4: Praise him, Sun and Moon, Praise him, all you shining stars. 236 00:13:25,360 --> 00:13:30,200 Speaker 2: He sang. His voice was filled with emotion. Tears fell 237 00:13:30,240 --> 00:13:34,720 Speaker 2: down his smiling face. The Lord was his shepherd, and 238 00:13:34,840 --> 00:13:37,520 Speaker 2: he nestled in closely to him, like a little lamb 239 00:13:37,760 --> 00:13:43,960 Speaker 2: sleeping under the stars. Under the same stars, Samuel bowed 240 00:13:43,960 --> 00:13:47,480 Speaker 2: before God. His heart ached over the fallen state of 241 00:13:47,520 --> 00:13:50,680 Speaker 2: Saul's heart. The people had cried out for a king, 242 00:13:51,280 --> 00:13:54,200 Speaker 2: and what had been set in motion could not be undone. 243 00:13:54,840 --> 00:13:57,960 Speaker 2: In the dead of night, under the twinkling lights, Samuel 244 00:13:58,000 --> 00:14:01,400 Speaker 2: sought wisdom from the Lord. The gentle voice of God 245 00:14:01,480 --> 00:14:03,719 Speaker 2: spoke to the heart of Samuel, saying. 246 00:14:04,440 --> 00:14:10,920 Speaker 3: How long will you lament over Saul? I have rejected him, 247 00:14:11,200 --> 00:14:15,080 Speaker 3: and now it is time to meet my chosen king. 248 00:14:16,440 --> 00:14:20,200 Speaker 3: Fill your horn with oil and go to Jesse, the 249 00:14:20,240 --> 00:14:25,600 Speaker 3: Bethlehemite among his sons. You will meet the new king of. 250 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:30,440 Speaker 2: Israel for the first time in a long time. Samuel 251 00:14:30,560 --> 00:14:34,880 Speaker 2: was afraid. Since their last meeting, Saul's mind and heart 252 00:14:34,880 --> 00:14:38,680 Speaker 2: had grown increasingly more paranoid and harsh. He would send 253 00:14:38,680 --> 00:14:41,200 Speaker 2: small platoons of his men to march around the perimeter 254 00:14:41,280 --> 00:14:44,320 Speaker 2: of Samuel's home to keep track of him. He feared 255 00:14:44,360 --> 00:14:46,840 Speaker 2: if he went and anointed a new king that Saul 256 00:14:46,880 --> 00:14:50,440 Speaker 2: would find out and kill him. Samuel dug his hands 257 00:14:50,440 --> 00:14:52,680 Speaker 2: into the dirt and lifted his eyes to heaven. 258 00:14:53,240 --> 00:14:57,360 Speaker 6: How can I move without Saul flinching? If I depart 259 00:14:57,360 --> 00:14:59,200 Speaker 6: from here and make it known that I am searching 260 00:14:59,240 --> 00:15:02,240 Speaker 6: for a new king, surely Saul will kill me. 261 00:15:03,080 --> 00:15:06,680 Speaker 2: The Lord spoke softly to his chosen prophet. His voice 262 00:15:06,760 --> 00:15:10,640 Speaker 2: was like fresh water trickling in from a stream. Samuel 263 00:15:10,720 --> 00:15:12,000 Speaker 2: listened like he would a song. 264 00:15:12,840 --> 00:15:16,840 Speaker 3: Fear not, Samuel, take a heifer with you to bethleemb 265 00:15:17,320 --> 00:15:20,320 Speaker 3: and say that you have come to make a sacrifice 266 00:15:20,360 --> 00:15:27,200 Speaker 3: to the Lord. Invite Jesse to the sacrifice. When you arrived, 267 00:15:27,320 --> 00:15:29,960 Speaker 3: I will guide you and show you what to do. 268 00:15:31,600 --> 00:15:35,040 Speaker 3: When the time is right, you shall anoint the one 269 00:15:35,200 --> 00:15:35,560 Speaker 3: I have. 270 00:15:35,640 --> 00:15:41,040 Speaker 2: Declared to be king. Samuel nodded. A resolute peace filled 271 00:15:41,040 --> 00:15:44,320 Speaker 2: his heart. When he first anointed Saul as king, it 272 00:15:44,440 --> 00:15:48,040 Speaker 2: was because the people demanded it. However, now he was 273 00:15:48,080 --> 00:15:50,880 Speaker 2: searching for a king that God had already chosen from 274 00:15:50,880 --> 00:15:55,880 Speaker 2: the beginning. Samuel took a heifer and made his way 275 00:15:55,920 --> 00:15:59,560 Speaker 2: to Bethlehem. Samuel led the heifer in on a rope 276 00:15:59,560 --> 00:16:02,720 Speaker 2: through the market place of Bethlehem. People whispered to each 277 00:16:02,760 --> 00:16:05,760 Speaker 2: other as he passed by. They knew who he was, 278 00:16:06,240 --> 00:16:09,520 Speaker 2: and they were afraid. Word of what Samuel had done 279 00:16:09,560 --> 00:16:12,720 Speaker 2: the king agant spread and they feared the prophet was 280 00:16:12,800 --> 00:16:17,200 Speaker 2: now on a campaign of justice. The elders approached Samuel trepidaciously, 281 00:16:17,840 --> 00:16:22,200 Speaker 2: Do you come in peace, they asked, with trembling brows. 282 00:16:23,160 --> 00:16:26,160 Speaker 2: Samuel paused for a moment. Among the elders of the 283 00:16:26,200 --> 00:16:31,680 Speaker 2: city was Jesse. The prophet smirked, amused at God's perfect timing. Yes, 284 00:16:31,760 --> 00:16:34,400 Speaker 2: my sons, I come in peace, he said, with a grin. 285 00:16:34,880 --> 00:16:36,680 Speaker 2: I have come here to make a peace offering to 286 00:16:36,720 --> 00:16:41,200 Speaker 2: the Lord and hold a feast. Consecrate yourselves and join 287 00:16:41,280 --> 00:16:44,040 Speaker 2: me as I worship. Then we will hold a feast 288 00:16:44,040 --> 00:16:47,120 Speaker 2: in Jesse's home and enjoy the remainder of the sacrifice. 289 00:16:48,240 --> 00:16:51,440 Speaker 2: Jesse's eyes widened. It was a great honor to be 290 00:16:51,480 --> 00:16:54,840 Speaker 2: asked by the prophet to share a ceremonial meal. He 291 00:16:54,920 --> 00:16:57,600 Speaker 2: had heard that King Saul once joined Samuel for such 292 00:16:57,600 --> 00:17:01,400 Speaker 2: an event before he was anointed as king. Jesse pondered 293 00:17:01,400 --> 00:17:03,720 Speaker 2: the prophet's reasons for holding the feast in his home. 294 00:17:04,440 --> 00:17:07,080 Speaker 2: His home was not the largest, nor was he the 295 00:17:07,119 --> 00:17:11,040 Speaker 2: most prominent elder in Bethlehem. Jesse hurried home and prepared 296 00:17:11,119 --> 00:17:14,639 Speaker 2: everything for Samuel and the other elders. An altar was 297 00:17:14,680 --> 00:17:18,199 Speaker 2: consecrated for Samuel to make a sacrifice, and the kitchens 298 00:17:18,240 --> 00:17:21,280 Speaker 2: were made ready for the feast. Jesse and his wife 299 00:17:21,280 --> 00:17:24,880 Speaker 2: busied themselves for hours ensuring everything was perfect for the night, 300 00:17:26,119 --> 00:17:28,760 Speaker 2: Jesse gathered his sons and daughters and spoke with them. 301 00:17:29,280 --> 00:17:35,119 Speaker 2: His sons Eliab abinedab Shama, nethanal Radye, and Ozom stood 302 00:17:35,160 --> 00:17:39,920 Speaker 2: at attention silently. His daughters Zuruayah and Abigail sat at 303 00:17:39,920 --> 00:17:43,240 Speaker 2: his feet. However, the youngest son was not in attendance. 304 00:17:43,760 --> 00:17:47,600 Speaker 6: All must be perfect for the Prophet. Jesse demanded, This 305 00:17:47,800 --> 00:17:50,360 Speaker 6: home will be like a temple to the holiest man 306 00:17:50,400 --> 00:17:53,639 Speaker 6: in Israel. You are all to attend him and hold 307 00:17:53,680 --> 00:17:54,840 Speaker 6: yourselves with honor. 308 00:17:55,520 --> 00:17:58,560 Speaker 2: Jesse then turned to Eliab and grabbed his shoulders. 309 00:17:58,720 --> 00:18:01,800 Speaker 6: Eliab, my son, you are the pride and honor of 310 00:18:01,840 --> 00:18:05,640 Speaker 6: this family. You are my eldest and a true warrior. 311 00:18:06,440 --> 00:18:11,000 Speaker 6: You shall sit beside the Prophet tonight. Hold yourself with dignity, 312 00:18:11,040 --> 00:18:13,720 Speaker 6: for I perceive the Prophet is here for more reasons 313 00:18:14,200 --> 00:18:15,720 Speaker 6: than making a sacrifice. 314 00:18:16,040 --> 00:18:19,320 Speaker 2: Eliab nodded regally, and the rest of the children nodded 315 00:18:19,320 --> 00:18:24,440 Speaker 2: in agreement. The sacrifice had been made. With the elders 316 00:18:24,480 --> 00:18:28,240 Speaker 2: and Jesse's sons in attendance. Samuel stood over the flames 317 00:18:28,240 --> 00:18:30,440 Speaker 2: on the altar and lifted his voice to the Lord. 318 00:18:31,240 --> 00:18:34,200 Speaker 2: He made himself attentive to the voice of God, for 319 00:18:34,240 --> 00:18:36,359 Speaker 2: he knew that it was now time to meet the 320 00:18:36,400 --> 00:18:39,720 Speaker 2: new king of Israel. He turned and gestured for them 321 00:18:39,760 --> 00:18:42,320 Speaker 2: to make their way to the home of Jesse. He 322 00:18:42,359 --> 00:18:46,119 Speaker 2: walked behind them, observing each son that marched beside Jesse. 323 00:18:46,720 --> 00:18:50,199 Speaker 2: They were impressive young men. They walked with confidence in 324 00:18:50,240 --> 00:18:54,080 Speaker 2: their steps. As they all sat down to eat, Samuel 325 00:18:54,160 --> 00:18:58,080 Speaker 2: noticed Jesse's oldest son, Eliab, sitting beside him. As the 326 00:18:58,160 --> 00:19:01,359 Speaker 2: day drew on, the old prophet observed every word that 327 00:19:01,440 --> 00:19:04,440 Speaker 2: came out of Eliab's mouth. He spoke like a noble. 328 00:19:04,720 --> 00:19:07,560 Speaker 2: It had the strong back of a warrior. He stood 329 00:19:07,600 --> 00:19:10,280 Speaker 2: taller than the rest of his brothers, and his personality 330 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:13,680 Speaker 2: seemed to be even taller. He laughed with the elders, 331 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:17,840 Speaker 2: making relatable jokes and jabs at them. However, he was 332 00:19:17,880 --> 00:19:21,320 Speaker 2: also able to speak of politics, war, and the strategy 333 00:19:21,359 --> 00:19:22,080 Speaker 2: of King Saul. 334 00:19:22,480 --> 00:19:24,679 Speaker 6: Surely he must be the one God has. 335 00:19:24,600 --> 00:19:27,040 Speaker 2: Chosen, Samuel thought to himself. 336 00:19:27,520 --> 00:19:29,640 Speaker 6: He has all the makings of a young king. 337 00:19:30,240 --> 00:19:32,760 Speaker 2: Among the clanging of dishes and laughs of the guests, 338 00:19:33,200 --> 00:19:36,800 Speaker 2: Samuel heard a still and quiet voice, like a whisper 339 00:19:36,800 --> 00:19:41,560 Speaker 2: of beckoning him away from the feast, he heard God speak, saying, look. 340 00:19:41,440 --> 00:19:47,199 Speaker 3: Past his height in appearance, Samuel, I have rejected the 341 00:19:47,240 --> 00:19:52,639 Speaker 3: man you see before you. For man sees the outward appearance. 342 00:19:53,800 --> 00:19:57,240 Speaker 3: They see the strength of the man's arms and the 343 00:19:57,280 --> 00:20:02,040 Speaker 3: way he carries a sword. But the Lord looks into 344 00:20:02,080 --> 00:20:02,480 Speaker 3: the heart. 345 00:20:03,520 --> 00:20:06,560 Speaker 2: Samuel bowed his head for a moment, closing his eyes 346 00:20:06,600 --> 00:20:09,760 Speaker 2: and resentering his mind on the heart of God. He 347 00:20:09,920 --> 00:20:13,040 Speaker 2: desperately desired to see what God saw. He did not 348 00:20:13,200 --> 00:20:16,520 Speaker 2: want to see yet another Saul darken the palace halls. 349 00:20:16,840 --> 00:20:21,040 Speaker 2: He could not bear it, Jesse, Samuel said, beckoning him over. 350 00:20:21,880 --> 00:20:24,520 Speaker 2: Jesse quickly made his way over to Samuel's side to 351 00:20:24,600 --> 00:20:25,000 Speaker 2: the table. 352 00:20:25,640 --> 00:20:28,440 Speaker 6: Bring all your sons to me. I wish to see. 353 00:20:28,200 --> 00:20:32,479 Speaker 2: Them, Jesse smiled brightly. Samuel could tell that his sons 354 00:20:32,520 --> 00:20:35,520 Speaker 2: were his pride and joy. He was pleased to bring 355 00:20:35,560 --> 00:20:41,840 Speaker 2: them before the prophet. Samuel looked at them closely. Alieb A, Bennedab, Shama, 356 00:20:42,440 --> 00:20:46,320 Speaker 2: nethaneal rad Eye, and Ozom all stood at attention before 357 00:20:46,320 --> 00:20:49,920 Speaker 2: the sitting prophet. Samuel stood to his feet and walked 358 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:53,439 Speaker 2: up to them. Since the Lord had rejected Aliab, he 359 00:20:53,520 --> 00:20:56,720 Speaker 2: moved on to a Bennedab. He grabbed his hand and 360 00:20:56,760 --> 00:21:01,719 Speaker 2: peered into his eyes. Samuel's brow furrowed with concentration. He 361 00:21:01,760 --> 00:21:04,520 Speaker 2: looked with the eyes of God, trying to peer into 362 00:21:04,560 --> 00:21:06,920 Speaker 2: the heart and soul of the man standing before him. 363 00:21:07,280 --> 00:21:10,800 Speaker 2: Neither has the Lord chosen this one, Samuel whispered to himself. 364 00:21:11,640 --> 00:21:15,920 Speaker 2: A Benedeb looked at his father in confusion. Jesse simply shrugged. 365 00:21:16,359 --> 00:21:19,520 Speaker 2: None of them knew what Samuel was up to. The 366 00:21:19,560 --> 00:21:23,560 Speaker 2: old prophet stood before Shamah. Although he was shorter than Eliab, 367 00:21:24,119 --> 00:21:26,440 Speaker 2: he was clearly more built than the rest of his brothers. 368 00:21:26,880 --> 00:21:29,320 Speaker 2: His hands were rugged from his recent admission into the 369 00:21:29,359 --> 00:21:33,000 Speaker 2: ranks of Saul. Samuel scanned him up and down, then 370 00:21:33,040 --> 00:21:36,240 Speaker 2: looked closely into his eyes. He shook his head. 371 00:21:36,560 --> 00:21:38,200 Speaker 6: Nor this one, he whispered. 372 00:21:39,000 --> 00:21:41,720 Speaker 2: The Lord had clearly rejected all the sons of Jesse 373 00:21:41,800 --> 00:21:45,280 Speaker 2: that were before him. Samuel sighed and scratched his head 374 00:21:45,280 --> 00:21:45,960 Speaker 2: in confusion. 375 00:21:47,320 --> 00:21:50,680 Speaker 6: Jesse, are these all your sons? He asked, Ah, there 376 00:21:50,760 --> 00:21:54,119 Speaker 6: is still the youngest. However, he is keeping the sheep 377 00:21:54,160 --> 00:21:56,800 Speaker 6: and the pasture. You would not want to meet him anyway. 378 00:21:57,119 --> 00:21:59,800 Speaker 2: Jesse and the rest of his sons chuckled. Where is your, 379 00:22:00,760 --> 00:22:03,400 Speaker 2: Samuel asked, calmly, over. 380 00:22:03,240 --> 00:22:06,560 Speaker 6: The hill just beyond the stables. The boy takes the 381 00:22:06,600 --> 00:22:10,719 Speaker 6: sheep all throughout the hills and valleys beyond our property. However, 382 00:22:10,840 --> 00:22:13,440 Speaker 6: today I would imagine he is plucking his silly harp 383 00:22:13,520 --> 00:22:17,080 Speaker 6: under the cypress tree. I would not bother with him. 384 00:22:17,640 --> 00:22:21,720 Speaker 2: Jesse's ambivalence toward his youngest son's surprise Samuel. He had 385 00:22:21,760 --> 00:22:24,280 Speaker 2: such pride in his other sons, it was odd that 386 00:22:24,320 --> 00:22:27,640 Speaker 2: he would forget one of them. Samuel bowed his head 387 00:22:27,640 --> 00:22:29,000 Speaker 2: to Jesse and the other sons. 388 00:22:29,520 --> 00:22:33,040 Speaker 6: I shall be on my way. Thank you for your hospitality. 389 00:22:33,240 --> 00:22:34,960 Speaker 6: May the Lord bless you and keep you. 390 00:22:35,480 --> 00:22:38,240 Speaker 2: Jesse and his sons bowed before Samuel and thanked him. 391 00:22:39,000 --> 00:22:41,920 Speaker 2: Samuel picked up his staff and wandered past the stables 392 00:22:41,920 --> 00:22:45,240 Speaker 2: and up the grassy hill. The wild flowers were in 393 00:22:45,320 --> 00:22:49,920 Speaker 2: full bloom arrange, the grassy hills in splendor. Soft music 394 00:22:49,920 --> 00:22:52,960 Speaker 2: could be heard from a distance. Samuel smiled as he 395 00:22:53,000 --> 00:22:56,440 Speaker 2: looked at the flowers swaying back and forth in the breeze. 396 00:22:56,480 --> 00:22:58,600 Speaker 2: It was as if they were dancing to the music. 397 00:22:59,480 --> 00:23:02,560 Speaker 2: Samuel he made his way up the hill. Sheep were 398 00:23:02,600 --> 00:23:06,119 Speaker 2: grazing lazily in the mild sun. The music seemed to 399 00:23:06,200 --> 00:23:09,920 Speaker 2: soothe them. Samuel looked around for the source of the melodies. 400 00:23:10,560 --> 00:23:13,400 Speaker 2: Underneath the cypress tree in the shade was the shepherd 401 00:23:13,400 --> 00:23:16,480 Speaker 2: boy Jesse spoke of. He leaned his back against the 402 00:23:16,480 --> 00:23:19,080 Speaker 2: trunk of the tree, strumming his harp to the same 403 00:23:19,160 --> 00:23:23,879 Speaker 2: tempo of the wind. Samuel approached the tree, trying not 404 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:26,800 Speaker 2: to interrupt the boy's playing. He sat on the stone, 405 00:23:26,840 --> 00:23:29,240 Speaker 2: only a few yards away from where the boy lounged. 406 00:23:29,840 --> 00:23:33,320 Speaker 2: The old prophet leaned back and observed him. He could 407 00:23:33,320 --> 00:23:36,960 Speaker 2: not have been any older than sixteen. His long hair 408 00:23:37,080 --> 00:23:39,879 Speaker 2: was lighter than his brother's. He was not as looming 409 00:23:39,920 --> 00:23:43,359 Speaker 2: as his oldest brother Eliab. However, he was very handsome 410 00:23:43,400 --> 00:23:46,840 Speaker 2: and ruddy in appearance. Samuel was content to be silent 411 00:23:46,880 --> 00:23:50,040 Speaker 2: for a while and listened to the music. The song 412 00:23:50,160 --> 00:23:53,560 Speaker 2: was a bomb. It was weary and downcast soul. The 413 00:23:53,600 --> 00:23:56,959 Speaker 2: boy's music was emotional and somber, yet filled with an 414 00:23:57,040 --> 00:24:01,639 Speaker 2: unwavering joy. Clearly, it was a song written from the heart. 415 00:24:02,480 --> 00:24:05,840 Speaker 2: As the song gently came to a close, Samuel leaned 416 00:24:05,880 --> 00:24:08,920 Speaker 2: over as he sat and cleared his throat. The boy 417 00:24:09,000 --> 00:24:12,119 Speaker 2: jumped back and grabbed his staff, who are you, the 418 00:24:12,200 --> 00:24:16,480 Speaker 2: young shepherd said quickly. Samuel laughed and waved his hands. 419 00:24:17,600 --> 00:24:20,000 Speaker 6: I'm sorry if I startled you, my son, Please do 420 00:24:20,080 --> 00:24:22,240 Speaker 6: not be alarmed. I come in peace. 421 00:24:22,960 --> 00:24:25,040 Speaker 2: The boy lowered his staff and looked at the man 422 00:24:25,119 --> 00:24:25,640 Speaker 2: up and down. 423 00:24:26,680 --> 00:24:29,840 Speaker 4: You must be the prophet I heard about. I could 424 00:24:29,920 --> 00:24:32,840 Speaker 4: hear my father clamoring to my family about you from here. 425 00:24:33,840 --> 00:24:37,600 Speaker 2: The boy bowed a knee in respect. Samuel peered at 426 00:24:37,600 --> 00:24:39,879 Speaker 2: the boy for a long while before speaking again. 427 00:24:41,840 --> 00:24:44,919 Speaker 6: Tell me why were you not in attendance at the feast, 428 00:24:45,240 --> 00:24:45,760 Speaker 6: he asked. 429 00:24:46,880 --> 00:24:47,760 Speaker 2: The boy shrugged. 430 00:24:47,960 --> 00:24:51,679 Speaker 4: I am only a shepherd, he replied. I suppose my 431 00:24:51,840 --> 00:24:53,399 Speaker 4: place is among my sheep. 432 00:24:53,880 --> 00:24:57,000 Speaker 2: In that moment, Samuel felt a surge of God's joy 433 00:24:57,040 --> 00:24:59,720 Speaker 2: well up from within him, as if the voice of 434 00:24:59,760 --> 00:25:02,920 Speaker 2: God was striking like lightning in his mind. He could 435 00:25:02,960 --> 00:25:03,960 Speaker 2: hear the Lord. 436 00:25:03,760 --> 00:25:08,879 Speaker 3: Say, arise, anoint him, for this is the one I 437 00:25:09,080 --> 00:25:09,720 Speaker 3: have chosen. 438 00:25:10,200 --> 00:25:11,720 Speaker 2: Samuel stood in front of the boy. 439 00:25:12,240 --> 00:25:17,560 Speaker 6: Surely you are not only a shepherd. What is your name, David? 440 00:25:17,760 --> 00:25:22,359 Speaker 6: He replied, Kneel before the Lord, David, for the Lord 441 00:25:22,440 --> 00:25:23,560 Speaker 6: desires to bless you. 442 00:25:24,119 --> 00:25:27,280 Speaker 2: Samuel took his horn of oil and anointed David's head 443 00:25:27,720 --> 00:25:30,400 Speaker 2: and the spirit of God rushed upon the shepherd boy 444 00:25:30,560 --> 00:25:34,240 Speaker 2: like a mighty tempest. A surge of courageous fire burned 445 00:25:34,280 --> 00:25:38,000 Speaker 2: within David's belly. Although David hadn't the slightest clue why 446 00:25:38,040 --> 00:25:41,439 Speaker 2: Samuel had anointed him, he knew that from that day forward, 447 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:46,800 Speaker 2: the Lord had destined him for great things. Samuel departed 448 00:25:46,840 --> 00:25:50,000 Speaker 2: and went to Rama, pleased about who God had chosen. 449 00:25:50,440 --> 00:25:52,280 Speaker 2: He knew that he did not have to bring David 450 00:25:52,359 --> 00:25:55,280 Speaker 2: before the people as he once did with Saul. He 451 00:25:55,359 --> 00:25:58,080 Speaker 2: knew that in God's timing, David would be more than 452 00:25:58,160 --> 00:26:01,040 Speaker 2: just a shepherd to his sheep, a shepherd over the 453 00:26:01,080 --> 00:26:05,840 Speaker 2: flock of Israel. Samuel chuckled to himself as he departed Bethlehem. 454 00:26:06,520 --> 00:26:10,400 Speaker 2: God chose an unremarkable city and an unremarkable young man 455 00:26:10,480 --> 00:26:14,680 Speaker 2: to accomplish his purposes. He truly did choose the unexpected 456 00:26:14,680 --> 00:26:21,000 Speaker 2: things of this world to display his power. Ah a 457 00:26:21,040 --> 00:26:23,679 Speaker 2: cry of frustration could be heard from the dark halls 458 00:26:23,720 --> 00:26:27,080 Speaker 2: of the King's palace. The clanging of thrown lamp stands 459 00:26:27,119 --> 00:26:30,920 Speaker 2: and broken pots echoed throughout the property. All the servants 460 00:26:30,960 --> 00:26:34,000 Speaker 2: knew that it was Saul again. His outbursts of anger 461 00:26:34,080 --> 00:26:37,800 Speaker 2: in the night had been regular occurrences. They listened as 462 00:26:37,800 --> 00:26:40,840 Speaker 2: the king raged in his throne room, and evil and 463 00:26:40,960 --> 00:26:44,359 Speaker 2: dark spirit had overcome him. Since the spirit of the 464 00:26:44,400 --> 00:26:48,040 Speaker 2: Lord had departed from Saul's presence, a brooding and harmful 465 00:26:48,080 --> 00:26:51,880 Speaker 2: tormentor had taken residence in his mind. Tears ran down 466 00:26:51,920 --> 00:26:54,959 Speaker 2: Saul's frustrated face as he leaned against the wall, banging 467 00:26:54,960 --> 00:26:58,480 Speaker 2: his fists against them. The king fell to his knees 468 00:26:58,600 --> 00:27:02,760 Speaker 2: and sobbed. He was ashamed of his anger and angry 469 00:27:02,960 --> 00:27:06,080 Speaker 2: at his shame. Saul ceased his wailing when he heard 470 00:27:06,119 --> 00:27:10,760 Speaker 2: the door slowly creak open. Samuel, the King asked frantically. 471 00:27:12,160 --> 00:27:13,760 Speaker 2: Saul's servant poked his head. 472 00:27:13,560 --> 00:27:16,919 Speaker 5: In no, my lord, it is I tavvy. 473 00:27:17,359 --> 00:27:20,639 Speaker 2: Saul wiped his eyes and stood to his feet. Sweat 474 00:27:20,680 --> 00:27:23,840 Speaker 2: dripped down his back and brow. He was a haggard sight. 475 00:27:24,359 --> 00:27:28,400 Speaker 2: What is it, Tavey, Saul said, with a tired voice. 476 00:27:28,880 --> 00:27:31,919 Speaker 5: It is clear that a harmful spirit is tormenting you. 477 00:27:33,320 --> 00:27:35,160 Speaker 5: I know a young man from Bethlehem who is able 478 00:27:35,200 --> 00:27:38,680 Speaker 5: to play the liar and harp. He is very skilled 479 00:27:38,800 --> 00:27:41,960 Speaker 5: and of good reputation for his music. He's a smart 480 00:27:41,960 --> 00:27:45,040 Speaker 5: young man, and I hear He's courageous as well. When 481 00:27:45,040 --> 00:27:47,720 Speaker 5: you feel out of control and frustrated, he can play 482 00:27:47,720 --> 00:27:49,440 Speaker 5: for you and you give received peace. 483 00:27:49,720 --> 00:27:53,399 Speaker 2: Saul sighed and leaned back in his throne. Very well, 484 00:27:53,640 --> 00:27:56,919 Speaker 2: the king said, while rubbing his eyes. Send him to me. 485 00:27:58,160 --> 00:28:04,720 Speaker 2: Perhaps music will give me peace. Tavvy rode into Bethlehem, 486 00:28:04,760 --> 00:28:08,120 Speaker 2: into the home of Jesse. Jesse was pleased to see 487 00:28:08,160 --> 00:28:09,200 Speaker 2: a servant of the king. 488 00:28:09,119 --> 00:28:12,760 Speaker 6: Present, first a prophet, and now a servant of the king. 489 00:28:13,240 --> 00:28:16,040 Speaker 2: Jesse thought to himself, the Lord must. 490 00:28:15,840 --> 00:28:16,840 Speaker 6: Favor me greatly. 491 00:28:17,640 --> 00:28:20,840 Speaker 5: Good morning, Jesse, how are you and your sons? 492 00:28:20,920 --> 00:28:23,919 Speaker 2: Tavvy asked graciously, farewell, my lord. 493 00:28:24,720 --> 00:28:27,360 Speaker 6: To what do I owe the presence of the king's servant? 494 00:28:27,800 --> 00:28:31,080 Speaker 5: The King requires your son's presence. What if his skill 495 00:28:31,119 --> 00:28:31,880 Speaker 5: has traveled far? 496 00:28:32,520 --> 00:28:36,040 Speaker 2: Jesse puffed his chest up with pride, With his hands 497 00:28:36,040 --> 00:28:38,800 Speaker 2: on his waist and a smile on his face, he said. 498 00:28:38,720 --> 00:28:42,040 Speaker 6: Eliab is truly skilled, isn't he. I'm sure the king 499 00:28:42,080 --> 00:28:45,000 Speaker 6: would benefit from having a strong right hand such as his. 500 00:28:45,480 --> 00:28:46,960 Speaker 2: Tavvy shook his head. 501 00:28:47,200 --> 00:28:50,800 Speaker 5: No, sir, the youngest of yours, David is his name. 502 00:28:50,840 --> 00:28:53,760 Speaker 5: If I'm not mistaken, The king is in need of 503 00:28:53,760 --> 00:28:55,200 Speaker 5: his skills. As a musician. 504 00:28:55,560 --> 00:28:58,840 Speaker 2: Jesse looked over his shoulder. David was shearing a few 505 00:28:58,840 --> 00:29:02,360 Speaker 2: of the sheep under the state. A slight snarl left 506 00:29:02,400 --> 00:29:06,240 Speaker 2: his upper lip. David, the runt of the litter, was 507 00:29:06,280 --> 00:29:09,240 Speaker 2: going to receive the highest honor anyone in his family 508 00:29:09,320 --> 00:29:14,440 Speaker 2: ever received. Jesse turned around. His snarl was replaced with 509 00:29:14,520 --> 00:29:17,800 Speaker 2: the fraudulent smile. He bowed and said. 510 00:29:18,120 --> 00:29:20,280 Speaker 6: David will be in the presence of the King with 511 00:29:20,360 --> 00:29:22,320 Speaker 6: his lyre in two days time. 512 00:29:23,200 --> 00:29:28,440 Speaker 2: Tavvy bowed his head and rode off. David creaked open 513 00:29:28,480 --> 00:29:31,720 Speaker 2: the large wooden doors into the throne room. None of 514 00:29:31,720 --> 00:29:34,160 Speaker 2: the lamp stands were lit, and the fire in the 515 00:29:34,200 --> 00:29:37,600 Speaker 2: center of the room was flickering dimly. The shepherd boy 516 00:29:37,640 --> 00:29:40,479 Speaker 2: approached the throne softly with the lyre in his hands. 517 00:29:41,240 --> 00:29:44,480 Speaker 2: Laying back in the shadows was the King. Even with 518 00:29:44,560 --> 00:29:48,280 Speaker 2: his tired and tormented demeanor, his presence was larger than 519 00:29:48,360 --> 00:29:52,200 Speaker 2: life to David. He noticed the king's massive armor and 520 00:29:52,320 --> 00:29:56,480 Speaker 2: sword mounted above his throne. They reflected the flickering firelight, 521 00:29:56,920 --> 00:30:01,400 Speaker 2: bouncing right back into David's eyes. The low was magnificent. 522 00:30:02,320 --> 00:30:05,080 Speaker 2: The echoes of David's footsteps came to a halt as 523 00:30:05,080 --> 00:30:08,640 Speaker 2: he bowed before the king. Saul's eyes scanned David up 524 00:30:08,640 --> 00:30:14,440 Speaker 2: and down. I hear your music calms the soul, shepherd boy, 525 00:30:15,200 --> 00:30:16,000 Speaker 2: Saul slurred. 526 00:30:16,400 --> 00:30:18,800 Speaker 4: Only the Lord can calm the soul, my king. 527 00:30:19,040 --> 00:30:21,160 Speaker 2: David replied, respectfully. 528 00:30:21,000 --> 00:30:25,280 Speaker 4: The music I play is unto him, and in his 529 00:30:25,440 --> 00:30:27,800 Speaker 4: delight the peace pours forth. 530 00:30:28,320 --> 00:30:31,720 Speaker 2: So you were a poet as well, Saul scoffed. The 531 00:30:31,800 --> 00:30:36,360 Speaker 2: Lord's delight is fickle, boy. One day you have it, 532 00:30:37,840 --> 00:30:42,800 Speaker 2: the other you don't. David did not reply to Saul's outburst. 533 00:30:43,720 --> 00:30:46,160 Speaker 2: He simply sat on the stool beside the fire and 534 00:30:46,240 --> 00:30:50,280 Speaker 2: began to strum. The anthem coming from David's lyre was 535 00:30:50,400 --> 00:30:54,200 Speaker 2: pure and heartfelt. The song seemed to touch Saul's heart 536 00:30:54,320 --> 00:30:57,360 Speaker 2: like a warm fire. The highs and lows of the 537 00:30:57,400 --> 00:31:01,520 Speaker 2: song took the king on an emotional journey, finally finishing 538 00:31:01,640 --> 00:31:05,080 Speaker 2: in a place of rest. When David was finished playing, 539 00:31:05,680 --> 00:31:07,920 Speaker 2: Saul felt as if he was resting in the fields 540 00:31:07,920 --> 00:31:12,080 Speaker 2: of green by quiet streams. He breathed in deeply and 541 00:31:12,200 --> 00:31:17,040 Speaker 2: fell asleep. David smiled, pleased that his music was able 542 00:31:17,080 --> 00:31:20,120 Speaker 2: to bring peace to Saul. He stood up and put 543 00:31:20,200 --> 00:31:23,920 Speaker 2: another log on the fire. Its small flame increased, filling 544 00:31:23,920 --> 00:31:28,520 Speaker 2: the room with warmth. David set himself again and continued 545 00:31:28,560 --> 00:31:31,800 Speaker 2: to play. The King was pleased with him and loved 546 00:31:31,840 --> 00:31:35,800 Speaker 2: him like his own son. Saul sent word to Jesse 547 00:31:36,040 --> 00:31:38,360 Speaker 2: asking for him to remain in his service as his 548 00:31:38,480 --> 00:31:42,200 Speaker 2: armor bear. So whenever Saul felt tormented by the evil 549 00:31:42,240 --> 00:31:45,880 Speaker 2: spear within, he would call on David to quiet the beast. 550 00:31:47,200 --> 00:31:50,360 Speaker 2: David was pleased to serve his king. He found in 551 00:31:50,440 --> 00:31:53,120 Speaker 2: him the recognition he had always longed for in his 552 00:31:53,200 --> 00:31:56,720 Speaker 2: own father. Nothing was sweeter than sitting in the presence 553 00:31:56,720 --> 00:32:00,400 Speaker 2: of the King playing his music. Unto the Lord, he 554 00:32:00,440 --> 00:32:01,960 Speaker 2: prayed it would never cease. 555 00:32:04,760 --> 00:32:07,920 Speaker 1: Just how far would a shepherd go for his lamb? 556 00:32:08,440 --> 00:32:11,600 Speaker 1: For David, it was into the mouth of the lion's den. 557 00:32:12,400 --> 00:32:15,200 Speaker 1: In the episode leading up to this one, we're told 558 00:32:15,240 --> 00:32:18,520 Speaker 1: that God has chosen someone who is after his own heart. 559 00:32:19,160 --> 00:32:22,520 Speaker 1: Not only is God seeking a man who pursues the 560 00:32:22,520 --> 00:32:26,680 Speaker 1: heart of God, but also someone who models his heart 561 00:32:26,720 --> 00:32:30,640 Speaker 1: after God's. The scene of David's pursuing the lion gives 562 00:32:30,720 --> 00:32:34,400 Speaker 1: us a brilliant glimpse into his heart. He is brave, tender, 563 00:32:34,960 --> 00:32:38,480 Speaker 1: fierce when needed, and humble. But we must not glaze 564 00:32:38,960 --> 00:32:41,920 Speaker 1: over the most important quality of David. He is willing 565 00:32:41,960 --> 00:32:45,320 Speaker 1: to die for his sheep. The story tells us that 566 00:32:45,360 --> 00:32:48,200 Speaker 1: the scratch on his back was a small price to 567 00:32:48,280 --> 00:32:51,520 Speaker 1: pay for his lamb's freedom. He was a good shepherd, 568 00:32:51,680 --> 00:32:54,480 Speaker 1: and a good shepherd always lays down his life for 569 00:32:54,600 --> 00:32:58,520 Speaker 1: his sheep. This is our first of many allusions to Jesus, 570 00:32:58,840 --> 00:33:02,440 Speaker 1: who calls himself a good shepherd. David's story is going 571 00:33:02,480 --> 00:33:06,280 Speaker 1: to continually point forward to the ultimate chosen hero of God, 572 00:33:06,760 --> 00:33:09,480 Speaker 1: Jesus Christ. We're going to spend a lot of time 573 00:33:09,520 --> 00:33:12,680 Speaker 1: getting to know David in this series. In many ways, 574 00:33:12,760 --> 00:33:15,280 Speaker 1: I hope we grow with him, falling deeper in love 575 00:33:15,320 --> 00:33:19,480 Speaker 1: with God in the process. He is going to have triumphs, tragedies, 576 00:33:19,520 --> 00:33:23,040 Speaker 1: and many adventures. As we witness the highs and lows 577 00:33:23,080 --> 00:33:26,720 Speaker 1: of David's life, we must always remember our first impression 578 00:33:26,760 --> 00:33:30,240 Speaker 1: of him with the lion. This episode depicts him as 579 00:33:30,280 --> 00:33:33,880 Speaker 1: a warrior poet. One moment, he is writing music under 580 00:33:33,920 --> 00:33:36,800 Speaker 1: the stars, the next he is strangling a lion with 581 00:33:36,880 --> 00:33:42,280 Speaker 1: his bare hands. David is simultaneously fierce and inspired. We 582 00:33:42,320 --> 00:33:45,160 Speaker 1: should keep this dichotomy in mind when we follow David 583 00:33:45,200 --> 00:33:48,320 Speaker 1: on his escapades. He is a sensitive soul, but it 584 00:33:48,360 --> 00:33:52,040 Speaker 1: does not mean he isn't dangerous. David is clearly capable 585 00:33:52,080 --> 00:33:55,200 Speaker 1: of great things, like taking down a wild beast, but 586 00:33:55,280 --> 00:33:57,680 Speaker 1: he would much rather be singing to the Lord among 587 00:33:57,720 --> 00:34:01,360 Speaker 1: the chief. David has no ambition for the throne. He 588 00:34:01,520 --> 00:34:04,360 Speaker 1: simply wants to be near to God and protect his flock. 589 00:34:05,200 --> 00:34:08,600 Speaker 1: David's balance of faithfulness and fierceness are what make him 590 00:34:08,640 --> 00:34:11,600 Speaker 1: an excellent shepherd, and it will make him an excellent 591 00:34:11,719 --> 00:34:15,319 Speaker 1: king as well. After a long day, David leans back 592 00:34:15,360 --> 00:34:19,759 Speaker 1: and sings to God. Praise him, Sun and Moon, Praise him, 593 00:34:20,080 --> 00:34:23,720 Speaker 1: all you shining stars. This song is taken from Psalm 594 00:34:23,719 --> 00:34:27,040 Speaker 1: one eight. In this series, we will get to hear 595 00:34:27,120 --> 00:34:30,520 Speaker 1: a few psalms of David. He wrote seventy three psalms 596 00:34:30,560 --> 00:34:33,399 Speaker 1: that we know of, and they are all beautiful, raw 597 00:34:33,560 --> 00:34:36,799 Speaker 1: and profound songs from his heart to God's. It is 598 00:34:36,880 --> 00:34:40,080 Speaker 1: important for us to remember that David was first and 599 00:34:40,160 --> 00:34:43,720 Speaker 1: foremost a shepherd and poet. He was also a worship 600 00:34:43,840 --> 00:34:47,480 Speaker 1: leader before the Congregation of Israel. The multiple layers of 601 00:34:47,560 --> 00:34:51,080 Speaker 1: David make him a unique character in scripture. Many of 602 00:34:51,120 --> 00:34:55,120 Speaker 1: the figures in the Bible before David were singularly focused. 603 00:34:55,560 --> 00:34:59,080 Speaker 1: Their stories were more focused and less nuanced than David's. 604 00:35:00,160 --> 00:35:03,040 Speaker 1: Our first deep dive into a man with diverse interest. 605 00:35:03,360 --> 00:35:06,680 Speaker 1: He is the Bible's first renaissance man. David may be 606 00:35:06,719 --> 00:35:09,360 Speaker 1: interesting to us, but his family doesn't seem to think so. 607 00:35:10,040 --> 00:35:12,799 Speaker 1: One of the more perplexing mysteries of David's story is 608 00:35:12,800 --> 00:35:15,640 Speaker 1: why his father and brothers seem to have so much 609 00:35:15,640 --> 00:35:19,279 Speaker 1: contempt for him. One of the reasons that David may 610 00:35:19,320 --> 00:35:23,839 Speaker 1: have been forgotten and ridiculed is that he was illegitimate, 611 00:35:24,040 --> 00:35:27,440 Speaker 1: that is, born out of wedlock, since he himself says 612 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:31,040 Speaker 1: in sin, my mother conceived me. At the end of 613 00:35:31,040 --> 00:35:34,080 Speaker 1: the episode, David is grafted into the household of Saul 614 00:35:34,400 --> 00:35:38,239 Speaker 1: as his alma bear and personal musician. David finds a 615 00:35:38,280 --> 00:35:40,400 Speaker 1: great deal of purpose and comfort in the house of 616 00:35:40,440 --> 00:35:45,200 Speaker 1: Saul and eventually becomes his literal son through marriage. Father 617 00:35:45,320 --> 00:35:48,480 Speaker 1: wounds are a clear theme in David's life. At first, 618 00:35:48,719 --> 00:35:51,759 Speaker 1: he finds the fatherly attention from Saul that he lacked 619 00:35:51,800 --> 00:35:54,880 Speaker 1: from his own father. This causes him to be loyal 620 00:35:54,960 --> 00:35:58,000 Speaker 1: to a fault. Later on in the story, we will 621 00:35:58,040 --> 00:36:02,200 Speaker 1: see David forgiving Saul in David is a great man, 622 00:36:02,520 --> 00:36:05,720 Speaker 1: but we will occasionally see glimpses of his inner child, 623 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:09,480 Speaker 1: who was neglected by his father. But the loving embrace 624 00:36:09,520 --> 00:36:12,680 Speaker 1: of God will fill the gaps in David's life better 625 00:36:12,800 --> 00:36:16,680 Speaker 1: than any father could. An obvious example of this neglect 626 00:36:16,760 --> 00:36:20,560 Speaker 1: is when Samuel comes to Jesse's house. I want you 627 00:36:20,680 --> 00:36:23,720 Speaker 1: to imagine the most important person in your country coming 628 00:36:23,760 --> 00:36:27,239 Speaker 1: to your home and you purposefuly send one of your 629 00:36:27,320 --> 00:36:30,560 Speaker 1: kids away. This should give you a good idea of 630 00:36:30,600 --> 00:36:34,760 Speaker 1: where David stood with his family. God had sights on him, though, 631 00:36:35,080 --> 00:36:39,920 Speaker 1: and Samuel eventually found him. David's brothers had similar qualities 632 00:36:39,960 --> 00:36:43,480 Speaker 1: to Saul. They were large, charismatic, and outwardly had the 633 00:36:43,560 --> 00:36:46,520 Speaker 1: qualities of a king. When people look for leaders, they 634 00:36:46,520 --> 00:36:49,279 Speaker 1: can look for the wrong things. But God looks at 635 00:36:49,280 --> 00:36:53,239 Speaker 1: the heart. God tells Samuel look past the height and appearance. 636 00:36:53,680 --> 00:36:56,920 Speaker 1: For man sees the outward appearance. They see the strength 637 00:36:56,960 --> 00:37:00,000 Speaker 1: of the man's arms and the way he carries the sword. 638 00:37:00,440 --> 00:37:03,279 Speaker 1: But the Lord looks into his heart. David is not 639 00:37:03,320 --> 00:37:07,280 Speaker 1: a perfect person. He, like Saul, will make many mistakes 640 00:37:07,280 --> 00:37:10,320 Speaker 1: in his life. The difference that God sees between David 641 00:37:10,320 --> 00:37:12,880 Speaker 1: and Saul is the heart. We would be wise to 642 00:37:12,920 --> 00:37:16,480 Speaker 1: take personal inventory of our own hearts? Do we do 643 00:37:16,680 --> 00:37:19,920 Speaker 1: all the right things for God all the while neglecting 644 00:37:19,960 --> 00:37:23,320 Speaker 1: our own inner hearts. This is part of why pray 645 00:37:23,480 --> 00:37:26,920 Speaker 1: dot com is such an invaluable resource. There are hours 646 00:37:26,920 --> 00:37:29,840 Speaker 1: of content that seeks to tend to your hearts like 647 00:37:29,880 --> 00:37:34,320 Speaker 1: a garden, so they might thrive and grow. Samuel bids 648 00:37:34,400 --> 00:37:38,560 Speaker 1: Jesse and the other brothers farewell and turns his gaze 649 00:37:38,640 --> 00:37:41,360 Speaker 1: upward to the hills. Do you remember how beautiful the 650 00:37:41,400 --> 00:37:46,000 Speaker 1: description of the hill was. The wildflowers were in full bloom, 651 00:37:46,560 --> 00:37:50,440 Speaker 1: arraying the grassy hills in splendor. Soft music could be 652 00:37:50,480 --> 00:37:53,839 Speaker 1: heard from a distance. Samuel smiled as he looked at 653 00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:57,000 Speaker 1: the flowers swaying back and forth in the breeze. It 654 00:37:57,080 --> 00:38:00,640 Speaker 1: was as if they were dancing to the music. Samuel 655 00:38:00,640 --> 00:38:03,840 Speaker 1: made his way up the hill. Sheep were grazing lazily 656 00:38:03,960 --> 00:38:07,520 Speaker 1: in the mild sun. The music seemed to soothe them. 657 00:38:07,880 --> 00:38:12,560 Speaker 1: This description is supposed to elicit feelings of Eden in us. 658 00:38:13,120 --> 00:38:17,680 Speaker 1: Samuel steps into this harmonious space where heaven and earth 659 00:38:17,680 --> 00:38:21,040 Speaker 1: seem to converge. David is a picture of Jesus among 660 00:38:21,120 --> 00:38:24,720 Speaker 1: the people of God, leading them with a soothing melody 661 00:38:24,760 --> 00:38:28,400 Speaker 1: of peace. It is a heavenly image followed by a 662 00:38:28,440 --> 00:38:32,040 Speaker 1: heavenly blessing that is given to David. Samuel annoints his 663 00:38:32,120 --> 00:38:34,960 Speaker 1: head with oil, which is a symbol of God's spirit. 664 00:38:35,520 --> 00:38:39,600 Speaker 1: David was changed. From that moment. We are immediately taken 665 00:38:39,640 --> 00:38:42,359 Speaker 1: away from the scene of heaven and brought into hell. 666 00:38:43,000 --> 00:38:47,320 Speaker 1: Saul's chambers are dark, chaotic, and tormenting. The scene with 667 00:38:47,480 --> 00:38:50,319 Speaker 1: David jumping to the scene of Saul is supposed to 668 00:38:50,320 --> 00:38:53,200 Speaker 1: be jarring for us and a reminder that the veil 669 00:38:53,280 --> 00:38:56,880 Speaker 1: between peace and chaos is thin. Saul is tormented by 670 00:38:56,920 --> 00:39:01,080 Speaker 1: an evil spirit without comfort, everyone around him pain, and 671 00:39:01,200 --> 00:39:04,880 Speaker 1: Kavi seeks to give him ease. David is brought into 672 00:39:04,920 --> 00:39:07,680 Speaker 1: the darkness to bring the peace and light of God. 673 00:39:07,840 --> 00:39:10,080 Speaker 1: This is an image of what Jesus does to us. 674 00:39:10,400 --> 00:39:13,600 Speaker 1: He steps into our darkness and brings comfort. He sings 675 00:39:13,600 --> 00:39:16,960 Speaker 1: the song of Grace over us and soothes our anxious minds. 676 00:39:17,440 --> 00:39:20,720 Speaker 1: The relationship between Saul and David will be a complicated one. 677 00:39:21,160 --> 00:39:23,800 Speaker 1: As I mentioned before, Saul would be like a father 678 00:39:23,880 --> 00:39:26,920 Speaker 1: to David, but that closeness will come at a cost. 679 00:39:28,080 --> 00:39:31,080 Speaker 1: Everyone close to Saul end up hurt by him, and 680 00:39:31,200 --> 00:39:34,279 Speaker 1: David will be no different In the next three episodes, 681 00:39:34,560 --> 00:39:37,080 Speaker 1: we will see the ups and downs of their relationship. 682 00:39:37,400 --> 00:39:40,640 Speaker 1: We will also get to witness David fall in love, 683 00:39:41,040 --> 00:39:45,160 Speaker 1: make bonds, and vanquished enemies, but first we will watch 684 00:39:45,280 --> 00:39:49,040 Speaker 1: him slay a giant. Follow the podcast on Apple or 685 00:39:49,120 --> 00:39:53,040 Speaker 1: Spotify to get the newest episodes right as they come out, 686 00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:57,560 Speaker 1: and always be inspired by the Bible. Join us next 687 00:39:57,560 --> 00:40:00,080 Speaker 1: time for the episode we have all been waiting for, 688 00:40:00,680 --> 00:40:02,160 Speaker 1: David and Goliath.