“Absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

David’s life is the perfect case study. Once a humble shepherd, a warrior with integrity, a man after God’s own heart—his rise to power was meteoric. But once he sat on the throne, something changed. Power reshaped him. His choices had devastating consequences, not just for himself, but for his family and his nation.

In the fifth sermon in our Becoming King series David finally becomes king! Bobbi takes us through the beginning of David’s kingship and the questions that surround his ascension.

This week, we’re revisiting the story of David—but through the lens of his deep and loyal friendship with Jonathan. It’s complicated: Jonathan is the son of Saul, the very man trying to kill David, and David is married to Saul’s daughter. Talk about family drama! We’ll explore themes of paranoia, uncertainty, friendship, and honesty—and what they reveal about Saul’s growing insecurity and David’s unwavering bond with Jonathan.

Join us as we dive into the story of David, fresh off his victory over Goliath, and discover that becoming king is far from a smooth ride! We explore David's complex relationship with Saul, filled with suspicion and unexpected twists. From dramatic escapes to moral dilemmas in caves, this story has it all!

Today, we dive into one of the most famous stories of all time—the showdown between David and Goliath. But this isn’t just a tale of an underdog with a slingshot; it’s a story about identity, power, and the narratives we choose to believe.

In this part one, we dive deep into the story of David—the shepherd boy chosen to be Israel’s greatest king. But before his rise, we must first understand the fall of Saul, the last judge, and the evolving concept of God within the Hebrew Scriptures.