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“The David Story: Shepherd, Father, King” explores the lives of Israel's first two kings—Saul and David—to discover the Bible’s profound lessons about fatherhood, the nature of sin, and the consequences of sin on both a family and a nation. While David suffers great tragedies due to his own transgressions, he models a path to redemption through repentance.
In this free seven-lecture online course, you’ll join Professor Justin Jackson in a careful reading of First and Second Samuel to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning and beauty of this story that is not only fundamental to the Christian and Jewish faiths, but also a literary masterpiece.
In addition to the seven lecture videos, enrollment in this course gives you free access to supplementary videos and quizzes to aid you in the examination of David’s monumental life.
Join us today in this pursuit of a deeper understanding of the Bible.
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The David Story: Shepherd, Father, King
Literature
First and Second Samuel tell the story of Saul and David, Israel’s first two kings. These Old Testament books depict the importance of the relationship between father and son and the consequences of sin for the sinner, his family, and his nation. While David’s transgressions lead to great tragedy for himself and Israel, his penitence shows a path toward redemption.
8 Lessons
6h
What Current Students Are Saying
Dr. Jackson is a superb teacher--among the best under whom I have studied. He combines the exegetical skills of an experienced preacher with compelling warmth, humility, knowledge, and an abiding passion, and an obvious care for his students and love of his work.