David's Preparation as Yahweh's Chosen King

This message considers the account of David's preparation for the kingship as recorded in the second half of 1 Samuel. Though identified by Yahweh as His chosen king and anointed with His Spirit, David spent many years suffering under the threat of death at Saul's hand as Saul fought to hold onto the throne of Israel, though fully aware that Yahweh had rejected him. Thus the Lord prepared David for the kingship by nurturing his submission and dependent faithfulness in the face of unjust suffering.