Character Counts

King David

Pastor Rick Hancock – May 18, 2025

Then they asked for a king, so God gave them Saul … After removing him, He raised up David, as their king and testified about him: “I have found David the son of Jesse, a man loyal to Me, who will carry out all My will.” Acts 13:21–22 HCSB

Like David …

· I can

completely

o David’s

) in God was strong

The Lord who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine! 1 Samuel 17:37 NLT

o David was passionate about the

For I delight in your commands because I love them. I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees. Psalm 119:47–48 NIV

o David was a

man

I come to your altar, O Lord, singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders. Psalm 26:6–7 NLT

Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. Psalm 100:4–5 NLT

· I can

in the wrong direction

In the spring of the year, when kings normally go out to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to fight the Ammonites. They destroyed the Ammonite army and laid siege to the city of Rabbah. However, David stayed behind in Jerusalem. Late one afternoon, after his midday rest, David got out of bed and was walking on the roof of the palace. As he looked out over the city, he noticed a woman of unusual beauty taking a bath. He sent someone to find out who she was, and he was told, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” Then David sent messengers to get her; and when she came to the palace, he slept with her… . Then she returned home. Later, when Bathsheba discovered that she was pregnant, she sent David a message, saying, “I’m pregnant.” 2 Samuel 11:1–5 NLT

Then David sent word to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” 2 Samuel 11:6 NLT

I will not set anything worthless before my eyes. I hate the practice of transgression; it will not cling to me. Psalm 101:3 HCSB

Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. Proverbs 4:25–27 NLT

· I can even

my focus

“Well, tell Joab not to be discouraged,” David said. “The sword devours this one today and that one tomorrow! Fight harder next time, and conquer the city!” When Uriah’s wife heard that her husband was dead, she mourned for him. When the period of mourning was over, David sent for her and brought her to the palace, and she became one of his wives. Then she gave birth to a son. But the Lord was displeased with what David had done. 2 Samuel 11:25–27 NLT

For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me day and night. Psalm 51:3 NLT

· But I can also

my shame in the past

Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me… . Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves; then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness.
Psalm 51:10, 14 NLT

My Prayer:

Since

does count, God,

Reveal Answer

anything in me that is displeasing to you.

MEMORY VERSE

You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. Psalm 51:17b NLT

NEXT STEPS

º I will profess my faith through baptism on May 25.

º I will strengthen my faith by registering for the next Base on June 8.

º I will attend Celebrate Recovery this week to address my unhealthy habits.

Notes