The Life of David - Part 10

I Samuel 31:1-13

Introduction: When we left David last week he had finally realized a need to return to the Lord. When he began to pray God once again began to work in his life. NOTE: I Sam. 30:68. Our children sing the song about the wise man who built his house upon the rock. One verse says: "The blessings come down as the prayers go up." David illustrates that principle very well for us. When he stopped praying and seeking God's will - the blessings from God were just not coming. If you haven't experienced God's blessing on your life maybe a check-up on your prayer closet is needed. David's running from Saul was over; in the next chapter we see the death of King Saul. Read: I Sam. 31:1-6 to

I. A Pathetic Tragedy (1-6)

II. A Sadistic Brutality (7-13)

III. A Classic Analogy.

Saul's Death:

Christ's death:

Conclusion: Nothing causes us think more seriously about life than death. Saul's life resulted in nothing of value whatsoever. What will be said at your funeral? Saul played the fool, what role do we play? With Saul it could have been different. After your death, will it have mattered that you lived? What about eternity? Only one life and soon 'twill be passed, only what's done for Christ will last.