This Sunday we begin a new series on the Life of David. From a historian's lens, this account is the longest single biography in the ancient world. Yet, through a biblical lens, it means much more. David is the long-desired king, a man after God's own heart, a songwriter, a victor and unifier... but also: a deeply flawed sinner, betrayer, adulterer and murderer. If we come to David seeking an inspiration or a moral example, he's not that much different than us. So why does God choose David - the youngest, a forgotten son, whose own father doesn't consider his presence necessary for the big meeting with God's prophet? And why might that be simultaneously encouraging and challenging for us? Let's talk about "Choosing a King" (1 Samuel 16:1-13).
