As Advent begins, Mark concludes the series on David’s life by revealing the ways in which David was a king that pointed to Jesus.

Ryan unpacks the warning that can be taken from the story of Absalom, how we are all in a battle between flesh and spirit and how ultimately, the posture of our heart will chart the course of our life.

David contributed 73 of the 150 Psalms. Trudi examines how these writings of David and others, can shape our devotional life and intimacy with Christ in prayer.

Ryan reflects on 1 Samuel 24, the ‘cave moment’ of David’s life. In this moment of adversity, unjust persecution and crisis, David is able to walk by faith not fear. Despite the pressure of the circumstances and contrary to the voices around him, David recognises and follows God’s will. As humans, we want out of our ‘cave moments’ but God allows us to walk into them, so he can lead us out of them.

Brittany invites us to pause and immerse ourselves in the richness of Psalm 23, sitting with David as he teaches us about God as our Shepherd.

Mark explores the lessons we can glean from the lives of Saul, Samuel and David in leading a life formed and led by God.

Understanding the terms of battle in central to our walk of discipleship. When David approached and defeated Goliath we learn that his victory was sealed long before the battle, in a place of hiddenness with God.

Brittany introduces the series by touching on the overarching themes of this venerated Biblical figure and explores the significance of David’s formation in the wilderness as a key to his title as a man after God’s heart.