David is one of the most beloved characters in all the Bible. We identify with David. There is something extremely real about him ... fragile almost. He doesn't have amazing over-the-top victories like Moses or Elijah, yet he has incredibly deep failures. Still, he is called a 'man after God's own heart.' We love David.
In his book, "SOULPRINT," author Mark Batterson takes us thru David's life - hitting both the high and low points --- his match with the giant Goliath --- cutting off the corner of Saul's robe in the caves --- dancing before the Lord with his wife Michal watching --- sending his armies to war while he stayed home --- and David's 'legacy lamp' in Jerusalem.
Batterson writes about each of these episodes in David's life and draws out so many completely unexpected parallels with everyday life that there is no shortage of practical application. It doesn't hurt that he has provided ample discussion questions at the rear of the book for each chapter.
Batterson's foundation for "SOULPRINT" is: 'There never has been and never will be anyone like you.' Be prepared to uncover new truths from an old Gospel.
(Rate my review at http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/bloggingforbooks/reviews/index/book:165 - under the book review title: "There Never Has Been Anyone Like You.")
And be blessed.
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