This document examines the life of King David as an example of leadership qualities to emulate. It discusses David's heart as beloved, his roles as a shepherd who protected his flock, a singer who worshipped God with joy, a soldier who demonstrated courage, a servant who was obedient, and as dependable in committing to righteousness. The document encourages readers to develop these qualities so that by following Christ's example, they can one day reign with Him in heaven.

2. Introduction:
• How will you spend your life? James 4:13-15;
Ecclesiastes 12:13
• In the Scriptures, it is amazing to see how
God uses common people to accomplish
uncommon things!
• Can God accomplish great things in your life
too? Matthew 19:26
• Let us seek for these answers as we learn
about the making of a king.

3. The Heart of David
• The name David means beloved.
– This is the type of heart that is required of a
good king. 2 Chronicles 10:7
• The man David in the Bible exemplifies
many good qualities. Acts 13:22; Deut. 7:7
– We can examine his life and see the good
qualities we need to be “after God’s own heart”.
– We too can be made into a royal family of God.
1 Peter 2:9-10; Revelation 1:6

4. David the Shepherd
• Shepherds are to be caring.
– As David was… 2 Sam. 9:1-7
– Just as Christians must be today. 1 Peter 3:8-9
– Like elders of the church should be. 1 Peter 5:1-5
– Christ himself is like this… Matthew 9:36
• Shepherds also protect the flock.
– David was protective… 1 Samuel 17:34-37
• The Lord is our Shepherd. Psalm 23:1-6

5. David the Singer
• He had a cheerful heart! Psalm 21:1
• He worshipped with joy. 1 Chron. 15:25
• He sang for joy to the Lord… Psalm 138:1
• Today we should sing with a cheerful heart!
James 5:13
• Today we do this by letting the word of
Christ dwell in us richly… Col. 3:16

6. David the Soldier
• David demonstrates a courageous heart.
1 Samuel 17:37
• He encouraged this heart… 1 Chron. 28:20
• God encourages us to have this heart
today. Psalm 27:14; 1 Cor. 16:13
• A soldier is obedient to the commander, our
Captain is Jesus! 2 Tim. 2:1-8; Heb. 2:10

7. David the Servant
• He had a compliant heart.
• God made note of it… 2 Chron. 6:7-10
• Some Psalms proclaim it… Ps. 119:97
– “Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my
God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the
land of uprightness.” Psalm 143:10
• Today God looks for this… Eph. 6:6

8. David the Dependable
• His heart was committed in righteousness.
• Seen with Mephibosheth… 2 Sam. 9:1-7
• Toward Saul and the Lord…
1 Samuel 26:9-11, 13-25
• This commitment is an important quality
today called faithfulness. Galatians 5:22
• We should have this quality to the end.
Revelation 2:10

9. Will You Reign With Christ?
• If we follow Christ we can! Rev. 5:10; 20:6
• Christians do partake of God’s blessings…
Eph. 1:3; 1 Cor. 4:7-8; Mt. 5:6
• The question is, will you follow and partake
of these things? Luke 9:23
– Hear & Believe the gospel… Rom. 1:16; 10:17
– Repent of sin… Acts 2:38
– Confess Christ… Acts 8:37
– Be Baptized… Acts 22:16