PSALMS FROM DAVID'S LIFE (1)

0. Introduction

a) Of the more than 70 psalms attributed to David, at least 14 of them are connected with specific events in his life. From them we see an outline of a growing relationship with God.

b) Here they are listed below.

1. Event in David's Life: "When Saul sent men to David's home to kill him" 

a) Text reference

@1. Read 1 Samuel 19 and Psalms 59.

b) What David learned about God?

@1. God is my defense.

2. Event in David's Life: "While running from Saul"

a) Text reference

@1. Read 1 Samuel 21 and Psalms 34.

b) What David learned about God?

@1. I will glorify the Lord at all times.

3. Event in David's Life:  "While running from Saul"

a) Text reference

@1. Read 1 Samuel 21 and Psalms 56.

b) What David learned about God?

@1. When I am afraid, I will trust in God.

4. Event in David's Life: "While hiding in the cave of Adullam"

a) Text reference

@1. Read 1 Samuel 22 and Psalms 142.

b) What David learned about God?
 
@1. God is my refuge.

5. Event in David's Life: "After learning that Doeg had murdered 85 priests and their families"

a) Text reference

@1. Read 1 Samuel 22 and Psalms 52.

b) What David learned about God?

@1. God will destroy evil people forever.

6. Event in David's Life: "When the Ziphites tried to betray him"

a) Text reference

@1. Read 1 Samuel 23 and Psalms 54.

b) What David learned about God?

@1. God is my helper.