Each segment focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his as a young man (by Priscilla Shirer), as a middle-aged man (by Beth Moore), and as a man facing the final third of his life (by Kay Arthur).
Kay Lee Arthur was an American Christian author, Bible teacher, and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. Renowned for her accessible and inductive approach to Bible study, she helped millions engage deeply with Scripture. Arthur began her ministry informally, teaching teenagers in her living room alongside her second husband, Jack Arthur. Their work soon grew into a global outreach, headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under the name Precept Ministries International. She hosted the daily Bible teaching program Precepts for Life and became a respected voice in evangelical circles. Arthur authored numerous books and was a four-time winner of the ECPA Christian Book Award for titles such as A Marriage Without Regrets and The New Inductive Study Bible. Her ministry was rooted in a personal reawakening to faith in the early 1960s, following a divorce and a return to religious life. She and Jack also served briefly as missionaries in Mexico before founding their ministry. Arthur remained active in public faith-based initiatives into her later years and was known for her firm stances on social issues. She passed away on 2025 leaving behind a lasting legacy in Christian education and publishing.
A great bible study. This allowed readers to see themselves in one of the Bible’s most notable characters, David. I was really moved by seeing David’s flaws for what they were and still receiving redemption at the end.
I have done several bible studies as a group, but I don't think I've ever completed one where there were multiple "voices" or perspectives leading the group.
This study is led by Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, AND Kay Arthur. Each woman leads for a portion of the study. When they do, each woman comes with her own insight, reference, and delivery. I really enjoyed the first half. But Kay's portion was really tough. It could just be her style that rubbed me differently or maybe her subject matter was more disheartening.
I think in some ways its helpful to have fresh perspectives from multiple narrators, but for me this didn't work. It felt too disjointed from week to week, person to person. Just as I was digging in and really getting what the author was referencing, they switched leaders and thus perspectives. I had a hard time switching gears.
And Kay's need for us to use all different colored markers and drawings felt tedious.
Thankfully, I did this with a group so I could push through. I still learned a lot and as always, came away refreshed and renewed. But there are better studies out there. Frankly, Beth Moore's "A Heart Like His" is a much better, more in depth study of David.
This was an amazingly insightful study on the life of David. I’ve always admired him and his journey, but this study had me to see it all from so many different perspectives that I hadn’t before. I highly recommend this study to anyone looking to grow deeper and study inductively in God’s word.
This was an EXCELLENT bible study and a treat to have three very well know authors/speakers. The videos were a great addition and easy to purchase online and download if you don't have access to the DVD. Recommend the study for those who are experiencing a life change, a transitional season, or who are in a season of devastation or trying to move past a devastation or for those who are waiting for God's direction for their future.
A study of Davids life-- I have joined 3 other women in this study. SO far in the first week I was really blessed by the reminder that when God has called us, he will establish the work. I needed to hear that this week.
The remainder of the study was timely, and I appreciated Kay Arthurs style of inductive study.
Great study about the life of David, and a good opportunity to listen to three different Bible teachers. They each have a different perspective/style, and each were great in their own way. Definitely worth the time--I learned new facts about David from scripture, and was challenged in my faith. The program is currently not saving my stars, but I gave it 4!
For those who like the Beth Moore studies, but find them mostly too long and too challenging. In this one Beth partners with two other excellent teachers (Kay Arthur and Priscilla Shirer) to unfold some incidents in the life of David. Only six sessions.
I completed this study of David at Mountainbrook Community Church. Enjoyed learning about David; his anointing, transformation, and redemption. I gained a deeper understanding of God's infinite grace and love and we're all a part of His greater plan.
This is the Bible study book my ladies' Bible study just finished. I love it. It combines the work of the 3 most prominent female Christian motivational speakers and authors into one study.
This was an excellent study of the life of David. He was anointed, transformed, and redeemed by God's grace, and we can be too! Priscilla, Beth, and Kay are awesome teachers of the Word.
Great study of David! The three lady's that put this together are amazing. I loved how you got something new from each of them, yet it all went together.
Loved this study up until the last section where Kay Arthur steps in. Have a hard time resonating with Kay, although I've heard many really like her stuff.