Becoming a Person After God's Own Heart

Who are your role models? The world desperately needs role models who are fully human, yet exceed human expectations and point others toward God. David is such a role model. His struggles with sin are infamous, and the Psalms reveal his anguish and doubts. Yet he is also described as "a man after God's own heart," the champion of Israel.

In this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Jack Kuhatschek introduces you to David the servant and the leader, the sinner and the redeemed, the man and the instrument of God's creative purposes. As you explore David's tumultuous story through passages from 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, you too will discover what it means to have a passionate heart for God.

This LifeGuide Bible study features:



- A guide to getting the most out of the study, including suggestions for how to participate in individual or group study

- Leader's notes for preparation and leading a group through the study

- "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn



About LifeGuide Bible Studies

Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuide Bible Studies are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication. They are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.

For over 30 years, LifeGuide Bible Studies have been your trusted companion for thoughtful, Scripture-based exploration—helping individuals and groups engage deeply with God's Word. With over 15 million copies sold, this beloved series has guided countless Christians through books of the Bible and meaningful topics, offering timeless insights and practical application.



Jack Kuhatschek was formerly executive vice president and publisher for Baker Publishing Group in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the author of many Bible study guides and the books Applying the Bible and The Superman Syndrome. He and his wife, Sandy, currently live in Deland, Florida.

Getting the Most Out of David


1. The Lord Looks at the Heart - 1 Samuel 16:1-13


2. The Battle Is the Lord's - 1 Samuel 17


3. True Friendship - 1 Samuel 20:1-17, 30-42


4. A Matter of Conscience - 1 Samuel 24


5. Secure in the Lord - 1 Samuel 25


6. Finding Strength in the Lord - 1 Samuel 30:1-25


7. God's Wrath Blessing - 2 Samuel 6


8. God's Promise to David - 2 Samuel 7


9. Facing Temptation - 2 Samuel 11


10. God's Severe Mercy - 2 Samuel 12


11. Misplaced Trust - 1 Chronicles 21:1--22:1


12. Generous Giving - 1 Chronicles 29


Leader's Notes