David Bosch

Rahab The life story of Rahab is one that is unique. Her story is found in Joshua 2:9-13 and Joshua 6:17-25. She was a woman who was a prostitute. She lived in Jericho, which was the Promised Land and assisted the Israelites in Capturing the City. She is lauded as an example of living by faith while being justified by her works. In Joshua 2:1 When the Hebrews were encamped at Shittim in the Jordan Valley opposite Jericho, ready to cross the river ,we find out that Joshua sends secretly two spies…

how to defeat this enormous army. 3. 2 Samuel 7:1-29; “God’s covenant with the house of David” (NOAB, 409). God speaks to Nathan the prophet so he can relay his message to King David. The message contains a promise of an eternal dynasty of King David and the construction of a temple. 4. 2 Samuel 12:1-15; “Nathan’s parable of the ewe lamb”. (NOAB, 461). After Nathan told King David of the parable, King David became very angry and said this evil man should be put to death. Then Nathan told him…

young boy David had been anointed to be king years before he was actually king. He started his legacy as a great warrior when he defeated a philistine giant by the name of goliath. Jealous of the blessing God had given David, Saul began to plot against David. Dual wanted Davi d dead and tried many ways to accomplish his plan. Although Davis new Saul was attempting to kill him David refused to lay a hand on Saul because he believed in him not harming the anointed men by god. However, David had…

Qualities that good leaders should have are courage, trustworthiness, and wisdom. Odysseus in the Odyssey and Samuel, Saul, and David in the Books of Samuel, all display these characteristics. Most people think that a leader is supposed to be perfect and have no flaws but that is not true. Odysseus, Samuel, Saul and David all had their own faults while leading but they still managed to lead victoriously. The first quality that a good leader should have is courage. Courage is the ability to do…

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…