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If you want an image of a powerful yet caring and personal God then the story of Mephibosheth is tremendous. David exemplifies a king who is powerful, who keeps his promises, welcomes us to his table to eat with his family, and gently embraces us in all our weaknesses. Every day.  And it is supremely demonstrated in the cross of Christ and the night before when Jesus and his disciples gathered around a table. Jesus broke bread and got them to share a cup of wine, giving them a clear image of...

In this episode we examine the wonderful covenant God made with David, for more than anywhere else in Scripture it looks forward to his descendant, Jesus, who was to come. David wasn’t the one; Solomon wasn’t the one. And apart from a few high points among the reign of the kings of Israel and Judah after them, no one was ultimately up to the task of establishing the kingdom, God’s rule among the nations. We see David sitting down in astonishment as to how God had spoken to him about not only...

David did not seize power. He waited. He prayed. Then he moved. This episode considers the importance of waiting on God for promotion. The way to the throne for Jesus was also the way of suffering, patiently enduring opposition and temptations. It is the same for those who believe. _________ Change of timing: one episode will now be released every Mon/Wed/Fri until 5th November, by which time the e-book will be out. In order to maximise reach across the globe, the resulting audio book will...

Just when you think it couldn’t get any worse. David had just passed the biggest test so far of his leadership at Ziklag. God had enabled him to keep himself and his men together after their long march, the discovery of their burnt-out homes and absent families, potential mutiny, followed by a 24-hour battle to rescue everything. God answered his prayers and strengthened him. Now came more hard news. But this time he could not retrieve someone he loved, and who loved him. We looked at their...

God enabled David to recover everything taken by the marauding band that came to Ziglag when David and his men were away. By way of analogy, the most magnificent aspect of this great reversal of fortunes, from despair to winning, should lift our eyes to the wonderful deliverer Jesus. As with the defeat of Goliath when they were up against it, David’s leadership and victory in getting everything back points us to the One who can rescue all, deliver all…bring everything back. It becomes a time...

Please consider supporting the cost and time of production of the audio book by using this link https://www.patreon.com/fighterfugitiveking None of us is immune to finding solace in the wrong places, in the wrong habits. You may have also experienced the same, and it can happen when you are running on empty. It can show  itself  in  anything  from  totally irrational  or  hasty  decisions,  completely losing your temper with someone, collapsing  in  an  emotional  heap, or simply running...

Have you ever been forgotten or felt forgotten about? Not nice, is it? Your one constant friend may be your own thoughts, some of which may be downright ugly. And yet an important stage in the development of anyone who ends up being a major influence on others is that in his sovereignty God may allow them to be isolated at times. If that’s your situation, then you’re in good company. It could be because of illness, some form of persecution, misunderstanding or rejection. Isolation can also...

David's response has something to teach us about how we process our anger, and that we need to recognise God’s grace in providing a way out for us to deal with it. As in David’s case, that kindness might come in some dramatic form, but more often it may be simpler, like ‘a word in our ear’ from a brother or sister, or even a random comment from someone who has no idea about how we are feeling. And despite David's many excellent qualities, the episode also further underlines the need for...

David had every right to be angry about the way he had been treated by Saul. More than once God gave him a clear opportunity to take revenge and kill him. David would not harm the Lord’s anointed, King Saul. But how would he respond when someone far less important offended him? Would he be rash like Saul had been? Would he restrain himself like he done with Saul, refusing the kill the Lord’s anointed, the present king? Saul, King of Israel was one thing, but a stupid, rich and unprotected...

This next episode covers verse 5 and ends at verse 30 of chapter 18 of 2nd Samuel. We are given a clear picture of David’s growing success as an officer in the army. At the start, everyone in the military was pleased with him; by the end, his name was well known.  You might wonder why it says this since he was the one that killed Goliath. Didn’t everyone know his name by then? Perhaps one reason is that he had not proven himself as a commander of a unit of men. As immense as the victory over...

The episode looks at the covenant love between David and Jonathan and its relevance for men today as they look to Jesus who laid down his life in making a new covenant in his own blood.  One episode every Friday/Saturday from 10th Sept to 17th Dec 2021. Please consider supporting the cost and time of production of the audio book by using this link https://www.patreon.com/fighterfugitiveking to: 1) 'Buy me' a $3 coffee a month for 3 months ($9 total) OR OR  2) Buy the e-book ($9.99) or...

This episode highlights some of the amazing aspects of how Jesus has dealt with the scourge of sin and death, and leads us in victory against the enemy. The main point for us is not identifying with David as someone with faith, as attractive as that seems. We can actually miss the bigger picture, the wider view if we zoom in on this and jump straight to applying the biblical text. Of primary importance is where this story fits in as part of God’s overall plan of redemption. That God raised up...

In this episode we consider how God orchestrated David's life via a comment by one of Saul's attendants. He is then summoned from his home village to the royal court. As with last week, at the very end are some questions for reflection. Further below are the Bible verses used but not stated in the audio (they are footnotes in the final e-book / paperback). One episode every Friday/Saturday from 10th Sept to 17th Dec 2021. Please consider supporting the cost and time of production of the...

After the introduction we hear about God’s selection and preparation of David, beginning with the time a VIP came to David's home town with massive implications for his life. The podcast features all the chapters from the paperback and accompanying free audio book 'Fighter, Fugitive, King: David's Leadership Development, How it Can Point Men to Christ, and its Relevance Today' (out late 2021). It is written & narrated for Christian men aged 20-40 years, but the principles in it will also...