REAL MEN
REAL MEN HAVE A HEART FOR GOD
Real Men - Lesson #4 – David
This is a complete Lesson.
Acts
V What do we mean today when we say someone has heart?
V What did God mean when He said that David was a man after
His heart?
V Why is this one of the best compliments anyone can
receive?
V What events in David’s life indicated that he really was a
man after God’s heart?
David’s psalms are one of the best ways to see just
how David had a heart for God. As “real
men” we will want to imitate his walk with God.
CLEANSING BY GOD’S
GRACE
Psalm 32:1-2
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose
sin is covered. [2] Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth
not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
µ Paul attests that David was relying on the grace of
God by faith in order to be declared righteous. Romans 4:6-8
µ What did
David admit about himself that each one of us has to admit about ourselves?
µ How was
sin covered?
µ How is
sin removed from our Heavenly account?
Colossians
2:13-14
µ Why is it important that real men come to God the same
way David did as described in Psalm 32:1-2?
CELEBRATION OF GOD’S
PRAISE
Psalm 34:1-3
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall
continually be in my mouth. [2] My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the
humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. [3] O magnify
the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.
– How does praise to God change a man’s attitude?
– Why is praise to be a continuous thing?
– What are some of the things men “boast” about?
– Why is it harder to boast in the Lord before men?
– What are the benefits to praising the Lord with other
believers?
COMMITMENT TO GOD’S WORD
Psalm 19:7-11
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul:
the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. [8] The statutes of
the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes. [9] The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever:
the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. [10] More to be
desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey
and the honeycomb. [11] Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping
of them there is great reward.
& According to this passage what things will the Word of God do for you if you let
it?
& How
valuable should the Word of God be to the Christian? Why is it often overlooked or ignored?
Psalm 1:2-3
Psalm 1:2-3 – But his delight is in the law of the Lord;
and in his law doth he meditate day and night. [3] And he shall be like a tree
planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth
his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he
doeth shall prosper.
& What
does it mean to delight in the law of the Lord?
& How does one
meditate in God’s Word?
& What are the
benefits of meditation in God’s Word?
CRY FOR GOD’S HELP
Psalm 3
Psalm 3:1-8 - Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many
are they that rise up against me. [2] Many there be
which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. [3] But thou, O
Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. [4] I
cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
[5] I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. [6] I will
not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have
set themselves against me round about. [7] Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God:
for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken
the teeth of the ungodly. [8] Salvation belongeth
unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Ø Vss. 1-3 - Is God glad when we have no recourse for
our problems but Him? Why?
Ø Vs. 4 – Do you think David was specific with God about
his problems? Why? Psalm 55:22
Ø There are two results of casting all your care on God
mentioned in Vss. 5-6. What are they and why are they important?
CONFESSION OF HIS SIN
Psalm 51:1-3
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender
mercies blot out my transgressions. [2] Wash me throughly
from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. [3] For I acknowledge my
transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
® Psalm 51 was written as acknowledgement of David’s
most legendary sins. What were they?
® Will such confessions of sin take place after a person
has been saved? Why?
® Why is it best to be honest with God about our
sins? What happens if we are not?
® Why is 1 John 1:9 such a significant Scripture?
1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and
just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S
ABILITY
Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I
fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom
shall I be afraid?
ª What
three things are mentioned here that should give us confidence?
ª How does
confidence in our own ability relate to confidence in God’s ability? Are the two compatible?
Psalm 27:13-14
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the
goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. [14] Wait on the Lord: be of
good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
ª How does
believing in God’s goodness keep us from giving up?
ª Why does
it take courage to wait on God?
COMMUNION WITH GOD’S SON
John 10:27-28
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they
follow me: [28] And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,
neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. [2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. [3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] Yea, though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with
me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. [5] Thou preparest
a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest
my head with oil; my cup runneth over. [6] Surely
goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in
the house of the Lord for ever.
· Review the Psalm.
· How are
the shepherd and the sheep in communication with each other?
· How
responsible is the shepherd for the sheep?