On Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Wildwood Community Church, I preached a sermon based on the books of 1 and 2 Samuel (the life of David).  This message was part 7 of the “Scarlet Thread” sermon series.  Below you will find questions related to the message for personal reflection or group discussion.  You will also find the audio/video of the message to listen to/watch, or download.

Sermon Questions:

1. Pray


2. Read 1 Samuel 8:1-22 & 2 Samuel 7:8-17


3. If you have worshipped with us through the first 6 parts of this series (“Scarlet Thread”) what are some of the biggest things that have stuck out to you from our quick survey of the Old Testament, looking for shadows of the Savior? 


4. Why do you think the Israelites wanted a king?  Why do we sometimes think we know better than God? 


5. God allows Israel to “get what they wanted” in the selection of an earthly king.  Have you ever experienced the earthly consequences of “getting what you wanted” even if it was against God’s will for you?  


6. In His grace, God does provide a glimpse of what a good king is like.  The example of David as a shepherd for Israel is a foreshadowing of the King of Kings, Jesus (David’s descendant) who would one day come and establish His Kingdom upon the earth (something He will do at His second-coming.)  What are you MOST looking forward to about life in the King of King’s Kingdom?


7. Read Isaiah 42:1-9 to see a picture of the King … and read Revelation 21:1-5 for a picture of where His Kingdom is headed.  How do these promises encourage you as you live today?


8. What stands out to you most from this message?  Any particular takeaway?

To access these questions in pdf format, click here!

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Scarlet Thread #7 9.21.25

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