Leadership Lessons from the Life of David

There is no one in the Old Testament who provides a greater picture of the ministry of Jesus, or the life of a dedicated believer than King David. Known as "the man after God's own heart," David excelled both as a lovesick gazer on God's beauty and as a wise leader who brought his nation into victory and blessing both in seasons of war and times of peace. What was it that motivated God to choose David as king? How did God shape David for leadership and establish him on the throne? As we often find, the Lord's ways are not the ways we would choose.

David's preparation for kingship was found in serving a demonized king who sought to kill him. His servant leadership was further cultivated in the desert, where he found himself leading an army of discontented men who were distressed and in debt. Through adverse circumstances and the challenges of personal weakness, in rejection and favor, the Lord cultivated a leader through whom He could truly rule.

The wisdom of David's life contained in these sixteen messages will give vision, clarity, and strength to your personal journey.

16-Part series from 1994 by Mike Bickle:

01 - Overview Of David's Life

02 - Servant Attitude, Though Fully Anointed

03 - Wisdom In The Midst Of Promotion

04 - Losing Perspective In The Wilderness Years

05 - Waiting For God To Bring Deliverance

06 - The Lessons Of Compromise

07 - Wisdom Of God In Dealing With Authority

08 - Promises Of God In His Timing

09 - The Importance Of Knowing God's Ways

10 - The Strength Of Covenant

11 - No Man Is Exempt From Sin

12 - Enduring The Disciplines Of God

13 - God's Discipline In Man's Persecution

14 - The Ongoing Effect Of Sin

15 - Embracing God's Ways

16 - The Mighty Men Of David