David - Bible Study Book (Updated Edition): Seeking a Heart Like His

by Beth Moore

Seeking a Heart Like His - Bible Study Book by Beth Moore guides the participant through this compelling women's Bible study of David. God will never give up on you. Explore how David's life proves this promise to be true in this updated edition of the best selling A Heart Like Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David . In this examination of the “man after God's own heart,” David will delight and disappoint you. You'll want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. If you've ever experienced doubts, temptations, losses, family problems, or personal inconsistencies, this study is for you! First released in 1996, this updated Bible study features all new video sessions (sold separately) and updated Member Book content to speak to today’s women. While other Bible studies about King David exist in the market place, Beth Moore has a unique way of bringing the truth of Scripture to life. Regardless of the topic, you will not want to miss this updated study about seeking a heart like David!

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Faith, Christian Non Fiction, Christian Living, Christianity, Devotional

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Beth Moore has written many best–selling books and is a dynamic teacher and a prolific Bible–study author whose public speaking engagements take her across the United States to challenge tens of thousands. Beth is focused on teaching women all over the world and is known and respected wherever she goes. She is a dedicated wife and mother of two adult daughters and lives in Houston, Texas, where she leads Living Proof Ministries and teaches an adult Sunday school class. Beth is one of the best known women in the evangelical Christian market.

Reviews

[Karen & Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

David-Seeking a Heart Like His by Beth Moore is the best Bible study I’ve done yet! WOW! I learned so much and it was a fantastic look at David’s whole life with its ups and downs. What an inspiration! Not only did this study focus on David’s life going through I and II Samuel but also into Kings and Chronicles. One of my favorite features of this Bible study was that she also pointed out Psalms that David wrote as he went through certain events of his life or looked back.

I found myself highlighting quite bit in both the book and my Bible as I went through this study. I spent about 45 min. to an hour a day on the daily lessons but the time flew by. There is so much life application included that it just made the scripture really come to life. Although I did it along with a group and viewed Beth Moore’s DVD once a week to introduce each week’s lessons, I got so much more from digging into the daily lessons during the week.

If you want to grow in your walk with the Lord, this will be an eye-opener. It has raised my level of praise, worship, trust, understanding of God and prayer. I cannot say enough good about this study and highly recommend it! Now go order it!
(Karen's review)

[Alana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beth Moore starts with Israel's plea for a king "like all the other nations" and the ensuing disaster with the beginnings of the reign of Saul, then ushers in the long saga of the "man after God's own heart." She delves into his humble beginnings as a shepherd from a non-influential family in Benjamin and his long trial of first being favored by the king to being his enemy. She describes the incredible family drama, the stresses of kingship, the disasters that befell from ignoring God's commands. It is a story of sin, repentence, repercussions, war, passion, love, anger, despair, hope. David's life shows God's faithfulness from beginning to end, and how He can act through a man, however high he rises to however low he falls. It's not the story of an easy life, but it is the story of a highly blessed one. The lessons to be learned apply to humans, as King David most certainly was; fallible, but with a heart motivated toward God, always finding its way back.
4/5

[Just · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Beth Moore bible studies!

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since I was a little girl, I connected with David emotionally and admired his heart for God. His life has helped me realize just how unconditional the Love of God really is...and how redeemable every area of our life is. "How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure..."

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

It only took me 7 months to finish this 10 week study. :) I used the accompanying videos, which is what hangs me up. The videos are an hour long each, and it's well worth the time to use them even if it DOES take longer than 10 weeks. Great study.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a moment of time in which I needed to hear David's story.

[Tiffini · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made meh realize that simple people can do miraculous things when their hearts are being led by God.

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I now see King David in a whole new light.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great study! Not my fave of hers, but it was really well done and came at the perfect time for me! Yay Beth!

[Kozbi BC · Rating 5 out of 5]

This study dove deep into the context of the scriptures. It evaluated the character of God in the Old Testament in a clear way.

[Katherine Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a very good review of the life of King David, and a walk through 1 & 2 Samuel, as well as excerpts from the Chronicles & the Kings books of the Bible.
I worked through this without the advantage of the group sessions. While I would have loved to do them - the weekly Bible studies are still very good without them.
Be warned - this Bible Study is best if you give it a minimum of an hour a day per week (10 weeks x 5 Bible Studies a week. It could be done over a longer period of time - 20 weeks x 5 Bible Studies each 2 week session, for instance). I pushed my weekly Bible studies into 45 minutes most of the time - and sometimes it was too rushed.

[Tyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel so grateful to have completed this study of King David. It was an in depth study that took me much longer than that 10 suggested weeks. (No problem here with that)!

Because of my study I have connected important (and missing) biblical links-covenants and promises -really my words aren’t adequate.

Beth Moore’s concluding poem and thought about David dancing once again-this time with no one looking upon him with contempt-when our Lord and Messiah reigns on his throne in Jerusalem is a beautiful thought.
Come quickly Lord!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved learning more about David! The only thing that I didn't like was the homework questions for Bible study. Normally we go through each question with Beth Moore studies, which I enjoy but this time Beth had a "personal question" (which I don't like) and only one question per day to go over the homework. And the personal questions always derailed our group and took away from the study imo. Aside from that, great study!

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic study!
So glad that we did video lessons one week and the workbook lessons the next. It gave time to personally relate to the study material and to embrace personal responses and applications, as well as making time to discuss the portions of each that either needed deeper explanation and discussion or that truly inspired us. It was the perfect study for what God wanted to do in our hearts and lives this year!

[Stephanie Gleizier · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an incredible study on the life of David. It showed that even a hero and a king chosen by God himself had his struggles and doubts and temptations but he always found his way back to God. It gives hope to me, knowing I am not alone in any of these things I go through. David experienced them too.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent study, by I really believe it could have been done in a shorter period of time. The last two chapters could have been combined, and she repeated some things in three chapters that could have been in only one. I do like the message it has, and do think it is worthy, just feel it could have been more of a 6 or 7 week study.

[Kait Harmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would do this study again every single day for the rest of my life, I truly would. Sweet to also start and finish this study with the coming and going of advent season, how the establishment of the line of King David was true and faithful and trustworthy by the Lord.

Beth Moore’s insights and the way she highlights scripture and provides rich history into previous stories in the Word were so beautiful. Her guiding questions were challenging, held me accountable and helped me to see different aspects of the heart of the Father — which is only revealed because of the indwelling and kindness of Holy Spirit.

[Caitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second favorite study by Beth. Absolutely life-changing. If you've ever wondered about the life of David, do this study! It's so in-depth and thoughtful. Every week I learned something new.

[Megan Seliger · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a great Bible study! Loved learning all about King David through his life ups and downs. There were a lot of passages to read through during each section and felt I could have dedicated more time. But my main takeaway is that David was always seeking a heart like God and we should too :)

[Kelly Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing study on the life of David. Highly recommend for anyone, as a group or individual Awesome!! Will probably go through it again soon.

[Julie Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am new to doing Bible studies. I did this one on my own without the benefit of Beth's videos. I found it to be very engaging. Beth's enthusiasm for the Lord comes through in her writing.

[Jennie Veazey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Bible study!

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fabulous study!!! I learned so much, Beth Moore is an amazing teacher!

[Patty Betts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you, Lord, for David! I loved this study, did it with my kids, and we learned so much.

[Tammi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Bible study! Our whole group gave it 5 stars

[Elizabeth Fry · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent devotional really heard from God while doing this. Reccomend doing it when you have a bit more time on your hands.

[christianchicklit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite Beth Moore Bible Study -- and I have done MANY of them!!!

Fabulous Bible Study that chronicles the life of David and the relationship that He had with God. Although David wasn't perfect and made many missteps along the way, his heart always turned back to God with a deep desire to know Him more. Until this in-depth study of David, I never realized the patience that David needed to pursue all that God had planned. He was told he would be king, but went through 3 years of hardship and living in caves to avoid the people that wanted to kill him. He walked through that difficult time in his life and was still able to exhibit grace to his enemies and keep a right heart toward God. There is so much to learn from David’s life and Beth Moore does a wonderful helping us understand why God said that David was a man after God’s own heart.

[Christi Spicuzza · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first formal Bible study that I have completed, and it ha me thirsting for more. Beth Moore is an amazing Bible teacher and the way she presents the life of David and how closely he walked with God truly touched my heart and soul.
From David's life, I learned so much more about myself! Some things were things I knew but didn't want to face and others were new revelations.
"David - Seeking a Heart Like His" was probably one of the most inspiring books I've read and worked through to date. I definitely recommend this book to everyone... Whether you are a non believer who is curious, a new believer seeking to learn, or a seasoned Christian, this book can and will touch you in ways you never imagined possible! Don't hesitate!!!!

[Katrina Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beth Moore does it again with this study on David's journey & heart & how it mirrors our own with the ups, and downs,. She weaves from the start with Samuel & Saul to David's anointing & insights. She takes us through his journey of preparation along the way to becoming King. As I wrap up Week 2, I love reflecting on the covenant God has with us and how it is mirrored in Jonathan's and David's friendship.

Great for you if you are a woman seeking to have a heart like His and learn from David's journey, and your own.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did this study with the videos in our community Bible study. It was done well and concentrated on the personal side of David, his life from shepherd to king, to love, to family and his neglect of parenting his children and the horrible results. It also covered his relationship with God. Even when you were ready to be disappointed in David, Beth drew us back to his heart towards God, which made him more relatable to us and our own walks with God.