Faith & Reason Nexus

Life of David:
1. Nature of Kingship: God’s chosen king (2 Samuel 7:8-16).
2. Heart Alignment: A man after God’s own heart (Acts 3:22).
3. Eternal Kingship: David’s kingship seen as eternal through Christ (2 Samuel 7:29).
4. Character Traits: Kind, benevolent, forgiving, penitent, and courageous (2 Samuel 7:29; 1 Samuel 26; 2 Samuel 12:13; 24:10; 2 Samuel 17:1; 1 Chronicles 18).
5. Peace with God: At peace with God (Psalm 4:8; 37:11).

Life of Saul:
1. Nature of Kingship: A king chosen by man (1 Samuel 10:23-24).
2. Heart Alignment: A man after people’s praise (1 Samuel 18:6-8).
3. Rejected Kingship: Saul’s kingship ultimately rejected (1 Samuel 15:23).
4. Character Traits: Cruel, unforgiving, fearful, separated from God (1 Samuel 20:30-32; 22:11-29; 1 Samuel 14:44; 18:9; 1 Samuel 16:14).
5. Confrontation Response: Lied when confronted (1 Samuel 15:10-31).