Face2Face with David, vol. 1: Encountering the Man after God’s Heart
Overview
Raised in obscurity, young David would not have featured on a list of candidates for the future king of Israel—but God had different ideas! Read about how God's magnificent plan unfolded in the life of this remarkable man and in the lives of those around him.
- Study guide included
- Discussion questions at the end of each chapter
- Bibliography and suggestions for further reading
Top Highlights
“When we are called to serve God it is often far from easy, but if we are willing to obey his commands then he will provide all we need to do the task.” (Pages 7–8)
“Do God’s people still tremble when they see the honour of the Lord being defiled and his name ridiculed; and are they still eager to do something to rectify the situation?” (Page 25)
“We need to ensure that we do not disobey God’s word.” (Page 9)
“What do you do when you are really up against it? Do you pray about your problem? Do you eagerly search God’s word and try to find out what the Lord intends for your life? Or do you panic and take the fist course of action which presents itself?” (Page 80)
“This David was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ who is the Good Shepherd, the Great Shepherd and the Chief Shepherd caring for his people with love, compassion and tenderness.” (Page 12)
Michael Bentley has an enviable knowledge of the Bible and an admirably simple way of relating its events, and then interweaving the stories with their relevance to our life. Thus, we see how the actions related in the Bible can still be appropriate today in the way we live our lives.
—Fran Godfrey, BBC Radio
It is easily the most fascinating account of David's life that I have ever read. As a believer I profited, I learned, I was challenged and I gained biblical knowledge and insight. It seemed as though David was a contemporary, living somewhere near me, facing many of the same difficulties I face—yes, contemporary in the best biblical sense.
—Dr. Kent Philpott, Pastor of Miller Avenue Church, Mill Valley, California
- Title: Face2Face with David, vol. 1: Encountering the Man after God’s Heart
- Author: Michael Bentley
- Publisher: Day One
- Publication Date: 2006
- Pages: 96
Michael Bentley worked as a bookshop manager and served in the British army before his call to the ministry. His diverse background includes freelance religious reporting for national and local radio and television, being a Religious Education teacher, and holding pastorates in Surrey, South East London and Berkshire. He is also closely involved with his local community as a member of various committees and councils. Now retired, he still preaches regularly and has a ministry of writing, with some ten books in print and more in preparation. He lives in Bracknell with his wife, Jenny, and has five children and six grandchildren.