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1 Samuel 18-31

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Revision to next weeks assignment: 1 Kings 1-11 & Ecclesiastes

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1 Samuel 18 1 Sam. 18:1-4 1 Sam. 18:1-4 1 Sam. 23:16-18 1 Sam. 23:16-18 1 Sam. 20:14-16, 41-42 1 Sam. 20:14-16, 41-42

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Friendship is one of the grand fundamental principles of Mormonism. Joseph Smith President (History of The Church, 5:517)

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How good and glorious it has seemed unto me, to find pure and holy friends, who are faithful, just, and true, and whose hearts fail not; and whose knees are confirmed and do not falter, while they wait upon the Lord, in administering to my necessities, in the day when the wrath of mine enemies was poured out upon me. Joseph Smith President (History of The Church, 5:107)

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How did it start? 1 Sam. 18:5-9 1 Sam. 18:5-9 Sauls Envy & Jealousy

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Saul became an enemy to David through pride. He was jealous because the crowds of Israelite women were singing that Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. (1 Sam. 18:6-8). Pride is ugly. It says, If you succeed, I am a failure. Ezra Taft Benson President (Ensign, May 1989, p.4)

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Who is it that whispers so subtly in our ear that a gift given to another somehow diminishes the blessings we have received? Who makes us feel that if God is smiling on another, then He surely must somehow be frowning on us? You and I both know who does thisit is the father of all lies. It is Lucifer our common enemy. Jeffrey R. Holland Quorum of the Twelve (Ensign, May 2002)

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How did it start? 1 Sam. 18:5-9 1 Sam. 18:5-9 What emotion is tied to Sauls envy & hatred? 1 Sam. 18:12, 15, 28- 29 1 Sam. 18:12, 15, 28- 29 Sauls Envy & Jealousy

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If envy were a fever, all the world would be ill. It can resent anything, including any virtue and talent, and it can be offended by everything, including every goodness and joy. As others seem to grow larger in our sight, we think we must therefore be smaller. So, unfortunately, we occasionally act that way. Jeffrey R. Holland Quorum of the Twelve (Ensign, May 2002)

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How many times does he try to kill David? 1 Sam. 18:11 1 Sam. 18:11 1 Sam. 18:20-29 1 Sam. 18:20-29 1 Sam. 19:10 1 Sam. 19:10 1 Sam. 19:11-17 1 Sam. 19:11-17 1 Sam. 22-24, 26 1 Sam. 22-24, 26 Sauls Envy & Jealousy

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1 Samuel 19-20

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1 Samuel 19:12

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1 Samuel 20:20-22, 35-42

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1 Samuel 21-27 Sauls chases of David.

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Summary Statements 1 Sam. 19:18-24 David finds safety among the prophets. The Spirit of the Lord subdues Sauls murderous desires. *Note the subduing, reconciling influence of the Holy Ghost. 1 Sam. 20:30-34 Saul rails on his son Jonathan for choosing David and tries to kill his son. *Note how jealousy damages family relationships.

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1 Sam. 21 David goes to Nob. Meets the priest and is fed by him and given a sword. David gets 400 men to follow him. One of Sauls servants sees him and reports it. 1 Sam. 22:11-19 Saul has those priests killed for helping David. 1 Sam. 25 Samuel dies. Abigail intercedes for Nabal. David marries Abigail.

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What would you do if you were David?

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David had at least two chances to take revenge on Saul, but instead 1 Sam. 24:10 I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the Lords anointed. 1 Sam. 26:9 Who can stretch forth his hand against the Lords anointed, and be guiltless?

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1 Samuel 28

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The account in 1 Sam. 28:520 of the prophet being brought back from the dead by the witch of Endor, at King Sauls request, presents a problem. It is certain that a witch or other medium cannot by any means available to her bring up a prophet from the world of spirits. We may confidently be assured that if Samuel was present on that occasion, it was not due to conjuring of the witch. Either Samuel came in spite of and not because of the witch, or some other spirit came impersonating him. (Samuel, Bible Dictionary, p.768-769)

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1 Samuel 31 How did Sauls life end?

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When one follows the devious paths of Saul from a tender of asses to king of Israel and prophet, and then through arrogance and pride and hostilities and ignoring his Lord and the prophet to watch this madman slip down from his high place to the tent of Endor's witch, and then to see him in defeat in battle, rejected of the prophet to ignominy and devastation; Spencer W. Kimball President (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, p.132)

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And then to see his decapitated head placed upon the wall for all his enemies to gloat over and spit atthis will surely teach vital lessons to youth. He climbed from peasant to king and prophet and then slid back to witchcraft. What a lesson on pride and arrogance! Spencer W. Kimball President (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, p.132)

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2 Samuel

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2 Samuel 1-24 The Chronicle of King Davids Adult Life

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Pre-King David a mighty valiant man prudent goodly to look to (good looking) athletic (a mighty warrior) musically gifted a true friend behaved himself wisely stood for truth and defended God

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Davids reign was the most brilliant of Israelite history, for (1) he united the tribes into one nation, (2) he secured undisputed possession of the country, (3) the whole government rested upon a religious basis, and the will of God was the law of Israel. For these reasons it was in later times regarded as the nations golden age. (David, Bible Dictionary, p.654)

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2 Samuel 1-5 2 Samuel 1-2 David laments the deaths of Jonathan and Saul and is anointed king over the house of Judah. 2 Samuel 3-5 After seven years of war with relatives and supporters of Saul, David becomes king over Israel. Jerusalem (the city of David) becomes the capital city of all united Israel.

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2 Samuel 6

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2 Samuel 6:3-5, 14-16, 20

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2 Samuel 6:6-8

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It is a little dangerous for us to go out of our own sphere and try unauthoritatively to direct the efforts of a brother. You remember the case of Uzzah who stretched forth his hand to steady the ark [See 1 Chron. 13:710]. He seemed justified when the oxen stumbled in putting forth his hand to steady that symbol of the covenant. David O. McKay Quorum of the Twelve (Conference Report, Apr. 1936, p. 60)

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We today think his punishment was very severe. Be that as it may, the incident conveys a lesson of life. Let us look around us and see how quickly men who attempt unauthoritatively to steady the ark die spiritually. Their souls become embittered, their minds distorted, their judgment faulty, and their spirit depressed. Such is the pitiable condition of men who, neglecting their own responsibilities, spend their time in finding fault with others. David O. McKay Quorum of the Twelve (Conference Report, Apr. 1936, p. 60)

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2 Samuel 7-8 2 Samuel 7:1-11 David seeks to build a temple and is denied. 2 Samuel 7:12-16 The Lords blessings upon the house of David. 2 Samuel 8 The Lords prospers David in his military conquests.

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2 Samuel 9

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1 Samuel 20:14-15, 42 14 And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the L ORD, that I die not: 15 But also thou shalt not cut off thy kindness from my house for ever. 42 And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the L ORD, saying, The L ORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.

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2 Samuel 1-10 = the height of Davids reign and the golden age of Israels progress. 2 Samuel 1-10

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Davids Military Conquests

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Davids Kingdom

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Proverbs 16:32 He that ruleth his spirit [is better] than he that taketh a city.

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2 Samuel 11-24 = Davids decline What happened right here? 2 S AMUEL 11 2 Samuel 1-10 = the height of Davids reign

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2 Samuel 11

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Where did David go wrong? 2 Samuel 11:1-4

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Our accountability begins with how we handle the evil thought immediately after it is presented. Ezra Taft Benson President (Think on Christ, Ensign, March 1989, 2)

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None of us, I guess, are quite totally perfect. Perhaps there are thoughts that come into our minds. But that is the time to kill them and crush them and to put your heel on them and turn it to crush the thought that good could come from an adulterous thought. Spencer W. Kimball President (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, 283)

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Which battle was harder?

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David's battles in the field against the foe were not as critical as David's battles in the palace against a lustful eye Be warned that some of the greatest battles you will face will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul. David's battles in the field against the foe were not as critical as David's battles in the palace against a lustful eye. We will each find our own battlefield. Ezra Taft Benson President (The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p.401)

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B ATHSHEBA IS PREGNANT. What are Davids options?

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It is better to prepare and prevent than it is to repair and repent. Ezra Taft Benson President ("The Law of Chastity," BYU Devotional, Provo, Utah, 13 October 1987)

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There may be some for whom the counsel to prepare and prevent is too late. You may already be deeply entangled in serious sin. If this is the case, there is no choice now but to repair your lives and repent of your sins. To you I would suggest five important things you can do to come back to a state of moral purity. Ezra Taft Benson President (The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p.284)

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1.Flee immediately from any situation you are in that is either causing you to sin or that may cause you to sin. 2. Plead with the Lord for the power to overcome. 3. Let your priesthood leaders help you resolve the transgression and come back into full fellowship with the Lord. Ezra Taft Benson President (The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p.284)

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4. Drink from the divine fountain. 5. And fill your lives with positive sources of power. Remember that through proper repentance, you can become clean again. Ezra Taft Benson President (The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p.284)

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B ATHSHEBA IS PREGNANT. Instead of admit his fault, repent of his sins, and move forward, what does David do? 2 Samuel 11:5-17

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Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive. ~Sir Walter Scott

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D&C 132:39 He hath fallen from his exaltation, and received his portion. Psalms 16:10 thou wilt not leave my soul in hell.

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David sought repentance at the hand of God carefully with tears, for the murder of Uriah; but he could only get it through hell: he got a promise that his soul should not be left in hell. Joseph Smith President (History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4:359)

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[N]o murderer hath eternal life. Now, we read that many bodies of the Saints arose at Christ's resurrection, probably all the Saints, but it seems that David did not. Why? Because he had been a murderer. [S]uch characters cannot be forgiven, until they have paid the last farthing. Joseph Smith President (History of The Church, 4:359)

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34 AD 4,000 BC The 1 st Resurrection (34 AD) The 1 st Resurrection Contd 2 nd Coming Millennium The Resurrection of the Just

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The Millennium (1,000 yrs) The 2 nd Coming The Resurrection of the Just Celestial Terrestrial Bodies The Resurrection of the Unjust Telestial Perdition

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2 Samuel 12

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His sin with Bathsheba was followed by a series of misfortunes that marred the last 20 years of his life. (David, Bible Dictionary, p.654)

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2 Samuel 12:9-12, 14 Nathan Declares a Curse upon Davids House The CurseThe Fulfillment 1. 2 Samuel 12:102 Sam. 13:2629; 18:1415; 1 Kgs. 2:25 2. 2 Samuel 12:112 Samuel 15:614; 16:11 3. 2 Samuel 12:11-122 Samuel 16:2122 4. 2 Samuel 12:122 Samuel 16:2122 5. 2 Samuel 12:142 Samuel 12:1518

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2 Samuel 12:9-12, 14 Nathan Declares a Curse upon Davids House The CurseThe Fulfillment 1. 2 Samuel 12:10 2 Sam. 13:2629 2 Sam. 13:2629; 18:1415; 1 Kgs. 2:25 2. 2 Samuel 12:112 Samuel 15:614; 16:11 3. 2 Samuel 12:11-122 Samuel 16:2122 4. 2 Samuel 12:122 Samuel 16:2122 5. 2 Samuel 12:142 Samuel 12:1518

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2 Samuel 13:6-15

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What win I if I gain the thing I seek? A dream, a breath, a froth of fleeting joy: Who buys a minutes mirth to wail a week? Or sells eternity to get a toy? For one sweet grape who will the vine destroy? Or what fond beggar, but to touch the crown, Would with the scepter straight be stricken down? ~William Shakespeare (From "The Rape of Lucrece")

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2 Samuel 13:28-29

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2 Samuel 13:37-39

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2 Samuel 12:9-12, 14 Nathan Declares the Curse upon Davids House The CurseThe Fulfillment 1. 2 Samuel 12:102 Sam. 13:2629; 18:1415; 1 Kgs. 2:25 2. 2 Samuel 12:112 Samuel 15:614; 16:11 3. 2 Samuel 12:11-122 Samuel 16:2122 4. 2 Samuel 12:122 Samuel 16:2122 5. 2 Samuel 12:142 Samuel 12:1518

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2 Samuel 12:9-12, 14 Nathan Declares the Curse upon Davids House The CurseThe Fulfillment 1. 2 Samuel 12:10 18:1415 2 Sam. 13:2629; 18:1415; 1 Kgs. 2:25 2. 2 Samuel 12:112 Samuel 15:614; 16:11 3. 2 Samuel 12:11-122 Samuel 16:2122 4. 2 Samuel 12:122 Samuel 16:2122 5. 2 Samuel 12:142 Samuel 12:1518

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2 Samuel 18:14-15

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2 Samuel 12:9-12, 14 Nathan Declares the Curse upon Davids House The CurseThe Fulfillment 1. 2 Samuel 12:102 Sam. 13:2629; 18:1415; 1 Kgs. 2:25 2. 2 Samuel 12:112 Samuel 15:614; 16:11 3. 2 Samuel 12:11-122 Samuel 16:2122 4. 2 Samuel 12:122 Samuel 16:2122 5. 2 Samuel 12:142 Samuel 12:1518

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The moral of Davids life?

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Davids life illustrates the need for all persons to endure in righteousness to the end. As a youth he is characterized as being a man after the Lords own heart (1 Sam. 13:14); as a man he spoke by the Spirit and had many revelations. But he paid, and is paying, a heavy price for his disobedience to the commandments of God. (David, Bible Dictionary, p.654)

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Years ago, our faithful stake patriarch, who was in his nineties, stood in fast and testimony meeting and said something I shall always remember: I pray every night that God will see me safely dead with my testimony burning brightly. I said to him after the meeting, Patriarch, of all the people I know, certainly you dont need to worry about that anymore! M. Russell Ballard Quorum of the Twelve ("Follow the Gospel and Doctrine of Christ," CES Fireside for Young Adults, November 7, 2010)

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He took hold of the lapels of my coat, jerked me up so that our faces were close together, looked me in the eyes, and said these words: My boyI was married and had two children! My boy, no one is secure until the very end. May it be so for each of us that we are faithful to the very end. M. Russell Ballard Quorum of the Twelve ("Follow the Gospel and Doctrine of Christ," CES Fireside for Young Adults, November 7, 2010)

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