Big Idea: King David isn’t a hero – he’s a lens through which we can see the beauty of Jesus, our true king.

Who is the main character of the books of 1&2 Samuel?

The characters of 1&2 Samuel:

1. Samuel
2. Saul
3. David

What does the story of David have to teach us today?

            1 Samuel 16:7b

David shows us the kind of heart that God desires.

The heart of David:

1. Trust
   1 Samuel 17:45-46a
2. Humility
   2 Samuel 7:18
3. Repentance
   Psalm 32:5

Who is the hero of 1&2 Samuel?

Who is the hero of your story?

Message Questions

We’re in a year-long journey through the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, tracing the rise, reign, and legacy of Israel’s most famous king. We’ll see the story of how God works through real people with real flaws to accomplish his purposes. This week we are introducing the series, and the big idea is: King David isn’t a hero—he’s a lens through which we can see the beauty of Jesus, our true king.

Use these questions to discuss the message from Sunday, focusing on how you can grow as an everyday follower of Jesus and how you can go accomplish what Jesus calls you to do.

1. Have someone read 1 Samuel 16:7. What does it mean that God looks at the heart while people look at the outward appearance? How does this shape the way we evaluate ourselves and others?
2. Have someone read 1 Samuel 17:45-46. What does David’s trust in God show us about the kind of heart God desires?
3. Have someone read 2 Samuel 7:18 and Psalm 32:5. How do David’s humility and repentance help us better understand his relationship with God?
4. What would it look like to grow in developing a heart like David’s—one marked by trust, humility, and repentance?
5. How could you go and help someone else shift the focus of their story toward Jesus, the true King and hero?