Series Overview: We’re in a series called Dysfunctional, looking at how God works through imperfect people and messy families in the Old Testament.
- This week: David—the overlooked shepherd and the fallen king.
Key Scriptures:
- 1 Samuel 16:4–13 – God chooses David, the overlooked youngest son.
- 2 Samuel 11–12 – David’s failure with Bathsheba and Uriah, and his repentance.
Main Takeaways:
- You are never too small for God to use.
- David was the youngest, overlooked by his own family.
- God looks at the heart, not outward appearance.
- What disqualifies you in the eyes of others may be the very thing God wants to use.
- You are never too far gone for God to redeem.
- David sinned in catastrophic ways—abuse of power to take advantage of a woman, trying to cover up his sin, and arranging a man’s death. But when confronted, he repented, and God forgave him.
- Repentance is what sets apart those who follow God—it’s not about perfection but turning back to Him.
The Heart of the Gospel:
- The God who sees you when no one else does is the same God who forgives you when you’ve failed.
- He raises up the overlooked and restores the fallen.
- Grace is greater than dysfunction.
Reflection Questions:
- Where do you feel overlooked, unqualified, or underestimated?
- Where have you failed, tried to cover it up, or carried shame?
- Will you trust God with both your weaknesses and your failures?
Closing Reminder:
The God who chose David when he was overlooked, and who restored him when he fell, is the same God at work in your life. He sees you. He forgives you. And He can redeem your story too.