Caspar David Friedrich

King David ,also known as the shepherd king, wrote psalms 23 to express his feelings after his son Absalom tried to become king. David ran away after his son 's attempt to become king and found refuge with a shepherd called Barzillai and began to reflect on God’s loving kindness and guidance. In Psalms 23 David describes himself and the people of God as sheep. As well connects to both the new testament and the old making it one of the most simplistic and beloved Scriptures in the Bible. David…

the descendants of Abraham, God 's chosen place is Canaan, Jerusalem and God 's temple. God 's rule and blessings are the law which was given to Moses in the 12 commandments and a King for God 's people. God 's chosen king during this period is David a man after God 's own heart. The partial kingdom shows that Israel continues to disobey God and set up false idols and like in the past are punished for that. During this time God shows himself full of Grace when he sends numerous Judges to…

Book Report on A tale of Three Kings A tale of three kings is an in depth story about King David, King Absalom, and King Saul. G. Edwards has mastered the authorship of styles and techniques of leadership. He describes how the process they went through to become king, the brokenness they experienced and the familiar question was raised about what type of king you are or will become. At least once in everyone’s lifespan will experience a form or pain and brokenness. Whether from loss of family…

Eli and His Sons Hopni and Phinehas belong to the priestly division of the Levites and were priests of the tabernacle in Shiloh. Eli became a priest in Israel and a judge for forty years. However, Eli lacked zeal for the Lord because his heart was more inclined towards his sons, Hopni and Phinehas, than to God. I presumed Eli’s sons turned wicked because their father failed to teach and discipline in the ways of God that they did not know Him. (1 Samuel 1:12) Hence, when his sons succeeded him…

book allows Christian Leaders to view their lives, leadership styles and mistakes. Saul was a very angry and jealous man he hated David. King David a servant leader, shepherd and warrior. King Saul’s tries to kill David by throwing spears at him. David response reminds me of Jesus, his submission, humility and compassion didn’t allow him to act out of character. King David models servant leadership in his willingness to serve King Saul. King Absalom was a very disrespectful he despised his…

comic king David, both have to be a leader to their people and follow Gods instructions, which they both handle differently. For instance, David shows he is a comic hero by thinking of others before himself and doing whatever he can to help his people and benefit them in any way. When David’s men want to destroy Saul while he is sleeping, he told them not to because he is “the Lords anointed”, then Saul awoke and realized what David had done, so he said to him “Blessed be you, my son David” (1…

1. The title of the first work of art is called David and was created in bronze by Italian Renaissance sculptor Donatello. Sculpted around 1446-1460, at 5ft 2 inches, it is the first life-size, freestanding nude created in over a 1000 years. David is currently at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence, Italy. The title of the second work of art is called David and was sculpted from an 18ft marble block by the artist and poet Michelangelo. The final product measures at 17ft without the…

In a world riddled with scams, moral failure and ethical oversteps, Wayde Goodall writes an excellent book on the reason so many leaders fail and sell their future for a momentary pleasure. The book, Why Great Men Fall gives insights to the specific decisions, choices and errors many leaders of the Bible and contemporary history have made which led to their demise; and at the same time, Goodall provides practical steps that up and coming leaders should take in order to finish well. Among his…

you here will have your own images and special memories of David and the man that he was. Some of you may recall that cheeky smile of his, - his love of films and music, - or perhaps you can envisage him cycling full speed on his red and silver mountain bike, - and as he was a bit of a Dell Boy character - he was the go to man should you ever need a new watch. But one things for sure whatever special and happy memories you have of David, - - each of you were truly fortunate to have shared…

God and leader. God allows them to be led by a king, albeit one whose appointment comes with His approval. God conveys a lesson in the books of Samuel, to all rulers that can be seen through a close comparison of the two kings He chooses, Saul and David. The decisions, motivations, and experiences had by these kings show significant differences and the importance of a strong and faithful relationship with God. The message that can be taken away from the two books of Samuel in regards to secular…