Description
A series of biblical reflections on what we can learn today from the life of David.
The Bible devotes more verses to David than anyone else except Jesus. God called David a man after his own heart, yet he made monumental mistakes. So why was this flawed king so esteemed and what can we learn?
Touching on universal themes such as being overlooked, family tensions, conflict and temptation, Percey draws out biblical truths that gently challenge us to look at our lives and draw closer to Jesus.
David’s life gives hope to all of us who make mistakes and whose hearts are easily moved that we too can learn to be after God’s own heart.
Content Benefits:
You will see through David’s life that it is not the mistakes we make that define us, but the way we deal with them.
· Understand the life of David
· Applicable life lessons for today
· Goes much deeper than just the familiar stories of Goliath and Bathsheba
· Each chapter ends with questions for reflection, perfect for individuals or study groups
· Encourages an authentic spirituality that acknowledges the good and bad experiences of life
· Chatty, informal and accessible style
· Foreword written by Stephen Cherry, author of Barefoot Disciple
· Suitable for anyone seeking to live as Jesus’s disciples
'Andy highlights and unpacks several significant, solid and long-standing discipleship lessons from the life of David, roots them into Jesus and skilfully applies them to our everyday lives. Relevant, practical and biblical teaching from an experienced pastor – incredibly helpful for small groups or individuals who want to grow as disciples of Jesus.' ~ Revd Mark Madavan, pastor and speaker
'After God’s Heart is a book for every person who calls themselves a disciple of Christ. Through studying the life of King David, Andy takes us along the well-trodden path of David’s triumphs and failures, encouraging us to think about our own steps as we learn from his. While the stories may be familiar, the wisdom and truths that Andy pulls out are relevant, challenging, inspiring and thought-provoking. This book is appropriate for both individual and group study, giving theological as well as practical insights into navigating our everyday challenges with grace, wisdom and victory.' ~ Jen Baker, author and speaker
'It should be our surpassing ambition: to be women and men after God’s own heart. In this lively, practical and readable book, Andy brings new life to a very old story, sharing life lessons that are vital for us all today. Highly recommended.' ~ Jeff Lucas, author, speaker, broadcaster