Advent: December 13

Advent

Dec 13

Written By Dr. Mark Livingston

Theme:

King David

Symbol:

A King’s Crown

Read

1 Samuel 16:1-13 (John 7:37-43)

Ask:

What command does God give Samuel? (Anoint one of Jesse’s sons to be the next king.) Why? (God has rejected Saul as king).
What characteristics did Samuel look for in the new king? (Outward appearance) What does God look at? (v. 7) (God looks at the heart).
What happens to David after he is anointed with oil? (v. 13) (The Holy Spirit rushed upon him). How is this similar to Jesus? (Matt. 3:13-17) (The Holy Spirit came upon him when He was baptized).
Read 2 Samuel 7:11-16. Summarize the covenant that God makes to David. Who ultimately fulfills this promise? (Luke 1:26-33) (Jesus)

Sing:

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Pray:

King of kings and Lord of lords, You reign forever and ever. God, forgive us for often judging by outward appearances and help us to look at the heart. Thank You Jesus for giving us Your Holy Spirit to help us. Amen.

Dr. Mark Livingston

Mark has been the Lead Pastor of Broadway since July 2020. He is married to Amanda, and they have four children: Lacy, Micah, Landon, and Savannah. He was licensed to the ministry in 1998 and ordained in 2004. He obtained a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Covenant Theological Seminary.