The Kirdford Chapel Podcast

The Life of David - Part 2, James Clarke

In this episode, we continue the series on the life of David, focusing on 1 Samuel 16:1–13 and the moment God chooses David to be king. As Samuel is sent to Bethlehem to anoint a new ruler, the passage highlights how God rejects outward appearance and instead looks at the heart, choosing the youngest and least expected of Jesse’s sons. The episode explores what it means to be “a man after God’s own heart,” and contrasts human ways of judging leaders with God’s deeper perspective. It also draws out the theme of God lifting up the humble and points forward to Jesus as the ultimate King who perfectly embodies humility and obedience.

The Life of David - Part 1, James Clarke

In this opening episode of our series on David, we explore the early life of Israel’s future king and discover why God chose an unlikely shepherd boy from Bethlehem. Against the backdrop of Israel’s spiritual decline and the failure of King Saul, David stands out not because of outward strength or status, but because of his heart. We look at David’s faithfulness in the small things, his trust in God, and his understanding of the Lord as his true Shepherd. Ultimately, David’s story points us forward to Jesus, the perfect Shepherd-King who leads, protects, and lays down his life for his people.