David--and the Son of David

The Word for today:
1 Samuel 20:1 --21:9

David — shepherd, poet, warrior, prophet, king — is a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ, "the Son of David."

David was born in Bethlehem and misunderstood by his family; he was an obedient son and a conquering hero. The name ‘David’ means ‘beloved,’ and Jesus is the Father’s “beloved Son” (1).

David was anointed king long before he took the throne and ruled—and Jesus Christ is King of kings even though He is not yet reigning on this earth.

Like David, Jesus has had to experience rejection and exile before returning to reign.

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(1) Matthew 3:17