Studies

David's heart

Podobromhidrosis - smelly feet
    Condition realting to the inability to where shoes
jipijapa - South/Central America palmlike plant; 
    An Indoneana speciality coffee
exophagy - type of cannibalism (of those outside a social group)
    Related to but outside of specific animal class
zobo - offspring of zebrea and yak
    a weighted spear-like weapon used in elephant hunting
bunji-bunji - An native Australian tree (poisonous); 
    Chinese phrase meaning a cycle of peace and prosperity
thrunter - a young sheep (3 years old)
    A device used to yoke three or more animals together 
chiliad - 1000 years
    Time period between the first winter olypics and the modern winter olypics
Ushabti - An assitant for the afterlife (mummy placed in a phara)
    A hat used to cover the head, face, and neck
zygal - Shaped like the letter H
    Fertilized fish egg

As we’ve looked at some of the ups and downs  in David’s life, how have you related to him through this series?

• UPS - faith in God when no one else would, united the tribes of isreal, returned the ark of the convernt, captured jerusalem (city of david), 
• DOWNS - Saul trying to kill him, poor family relationships, become a adulter, murderer

How can David be called "a man after God's own heart" considering his life as a whole?

• Not about his actions - Jesus covered those
• About who is was at the core of his being

As we consider making changes in our life, why is it so important to understand “heart is the place to start ”?

• 1 Samuel 16:7 - Lord looks at the heart
• Luke 6:45 - For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks
• Proverb 4:23 - Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

Kevin made the point that “our struggle is as important as our success”. What struggles are you navigating right now? 

• Where we grow the most

When we talk about change, why is it important to start with our own lives first? (Read below)
 

Tomb of an Anglican Bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey in London, England

When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.

But, it too, seemed immovable.

As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.
And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family.
From their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.

Micheal Jackson, Man in the Mirror - 2:23