Great Lives: David
Ebook
The Bible tells us that David was a man after God's own heart, but what does that mean in practice? David, the Old Testament shepherd, king, and psalmist, offers an answer in the shape of his own incredible life.
Poet, musician, courageous warrior, and national statesman, David distinguished himself as one of God's greatest men. He modeled invincible confidence in the face of impossible circumstances. He made decisions with wisdom and equity. And he wrote with transparent vulnerability and quiet trust. But how well do we really know David?
In Great Lives: David, the first volume in Charles Swindoll's bestselling Great Lives series, Swindoll gives us a closer look at this incredible man who had his fair share of difficulties. Throughout his life, David was gripped by destructive passion, rocked by family chaos and personal tragedy, and motivated by political expediency. Like all of us, David was far from perfect, but Swindoll teaches us that David had the chance to become great when he placed himself at the Lord's disposal.
As Swindoll guides us through David's remarkable life and legacy, he asks and answers key questions along the way, including:
- How did David become the national hero of God's chosen people?
- Why is he the one character in the Bible described as "a man after God's own heart?"
- How can modern believers become people after God's own heart?
Join Swindoll as he teaches us that we can all endeavor to live a life marked by the humility, dependability, and integrity of David.
Top Highlights
“First, it’s in the little things and in the lonely places that we prove ourselves capable of the big things.” (source)
“Second, when God develops our inner qualities, He’s never in a hurry. Alan Redpath, the late pastor of Moody Memorial Church, put it this way: ‘The conversion of a soul is the miracle of a moment, the manufacture of a saint is the task of a lifetime.’” (source)
“First, no pursuit is more important than the cultivation of a godly family. And second, no character trait is more needed than genuine integrity.” (source)
“First, the better you know where you stand with the Lord, the freer you can be.” (source)
“Second, God’s promotions are usually sudden and surprising, so be ready.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Great Lives: David: A Man of Passion and Destiny
- Author: Swindoll, Charles R.
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Publication Date: 1997
- ISBN: 9781418568788
Charles R. Swindoll (1934– ) is a pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, “Chuck” Swindoll attended and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary. He was then ordained into the ministry and served under J. Dwight Pentecost for two years.
In 1998, Swindoll founded Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, where he continues to serve as the pastor. He was the president of Dallas Theological Seminary in 1994 and now serves as its chancellor. Swindoll’s radio ministry Insight for Living airs on over 2,000 stations around the world. He has authored several books, including Understanding Christian Theology, Biblical Counseling for Today, and the volumes in Swindoll’s New Testament Insights (4 vols.).