David Knew How TO Die

David Knew How to Die.
1 Kings 2” 1 – 4, 10 - 11
1 Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
2 I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;
3 And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:
4 That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.


10 So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.
11 And the days that David reigned over Israel were forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.

A few people I have been with knew they were dying and had some final words that often are profound. David’s death drew nigh and he charged Solomon his son with three important statements.
I. 1 Kings 2: 2 “I go the way of all the earth. David accepted he was dying. It was natural for him to die. Since Adam all have been subject to death. Death is no respecter of persons. Don’t think just old people die or that only sick people die. Death can come upon anyone at anytime. David was ready.
A. Hebrews 9: 27 - 28 David’s words should remind us death is natural.
27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
B. Heb. 2: 14 – 15 Some might say I am afraid of death.
14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
1. Why would we be afraid of the very thing that God gave Jesus in order to give us hope and peace.
2. Why be afraid of that which God destroyed, the power of death.
David had no fear because he knew he was right with God.


C. 1 John 2: 28 – 29 If we are righteous in Christ there is no reason to fear.
28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.











II. 1 Kings 2: 3 David said “Keep the charge of the Lord your God.”
A. Eccles. 12: 13 - 14 A generation later his son Solomon said.
13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
B. John 14:15 Jesus said our love will be seen.
15. If ye love me, keep my commandments.


C. Joh 15:10 Our life will show our abiding love.
10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
D. Some may say I fear God. Should we fear facing God?
The God that loves you so much he gave his only son Jesus Christ to die for our sins. Is this the God that you fear? Yes Godly fear is needed. A fear of respect knowing and believing God will do what he has promised, both to the just and the unjust. Not a dreaded fear of seeing God. David knew there was a difference between respecting God with Godly fear and being afraid to see him because we have not obeyed him.
III, 1 Kings 2: 3 David said, “That you may prosper in all that you do.” This was his third reason given for following God.
A. Rom. 8: 28 Paul put it this way.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
1. Do we believe that?
2. If we believe it would we not obey and thank God?
B. Joh 14: 2 - 3 Jesus promised to prepare us a place.
2. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

C. Rom. 8: 1 – 2 Some are not real sure. They fear hell. Paul encourages them.
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
David who had such confidence and faith that God would save him did not have the New Testament of Jesus Christ. Why is it with us who have the more perfect law, the law of liberty, the word that sets us free from sin are still afraid? Is it a lack of faith? A weak faith? A dead faith? Should we not have a greater faith than David? Let us learn from the wisdom of David that being prepared for eternity should give us the peace of mind that Christ has prepared a place for us in heaven and Jesus is coming one day to take us home.
If your not in Christ or faithful to Christ you have something to fear. The wrath of God.
1. Heb. 2: 3 Neglecting to obey Christ is terminal.
3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
2. John 5: 26 – 29 Jesus said there will be a judgment all will be judged.
26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;
And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29. And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
Heb. 10: 28 – 31 There is no vengeance like the vengeance of God.
28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.




Do you need to come tonight and be baptized for the remission of your sins?
As a fallen Christian do you need to come back and repent?
If you knew that this was the last day of your life, would you come forward tonight? Treat it like it is for it could be.
Knowing what you need to do today, will you come as we stand and sing?