David: A Man After God’s Own Heart
Overview
The Bible calls David "a man after God's own heart." But what does that really mean and how does that apply to us today? With his unusual warmth, clarity, and simplicity, Dr. McGee takes a look at the life of David, helping readers move beyond the exciting action stories and into the heart of what David's experiences have to teach us. Dr. McGee said, "Perhaps the most familiar Bible story to every boy and girl who has attended Sunday School is that of David and Goliath. It is a thrilling action story. But the greater thrill is the splendid spiritual truths that are applicable to our present-day lives as believers."
Top Highlights
“It is interesting that the name Goliath means ‘soothsayer,’ which seems to indicate that he dealt with the occult, with that which was demonic.” (source)
“The believer today needs to recognize that the world can be overcome only by faith and confidence in God.” (source)
“What we often fail to remember is that the stories and lives detailed in God’s Word are there for the purpose of revealing deep, spiritual truths about God, His Son, and living the Christian life.” (source)
“It’s quite interesting to notice that Eliab could get angry at David, but he didn’t get angry at the Philistine.” (source)
“This is the first thing that a new Christian must learn: not to look to men but to look to God.” (source)
- Title: David a Man After God's Own Heart
- Author: J. Vernon McGee
- Edition: electronic ed.
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 2000
- Logos Release Date: 2006
- Pages: 240
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: David, King of Israel; Bible. O.T. › Biography
- ISBNs: 9781418511357, 1418511358
- Resource ID: LLS:40.170.30
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:17:25Z
J. Vernon McGee (1904–1988) was an ordained Presbyterian minister, theologian, and radio minister. He was born in Hillsboro, Texas in 1904. McGee was pastor of the historic Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles from 1949–1970.
McGee earned his BD from Columbia Theological Seminary, and his ThM and ThD from Dallas Theological Seminary. After serving in Presbyterian congregations in Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas, he moved to southern California to serve as pastor of Lincoln Avenue Presbyterian Church. In 1949 he moved to Los Angeles and became pastor of the Church of the Open Door. He also served as chairman of the Bible department at the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (now Biola University) and lectured several times at Dallas Theological Seminary.
In 1967, McGee started his popular Thru the Bible radio series and soon it was broadcast on over 400 channels in North America. The radio broadcasts were transcribed, edited, and published in the Thru the Bible Commentary series. Other titles by McGee include David: A Man After God’s Own Heart, J. Vernon McGee on Prayer, Jesus: Centerpiece of Scripture, Living by Faith, and more.