The Bible has more stories about David than anyone (except Jesus). From humble beginnings to great success, David's story will inspire you to draw near to the Lord who forgives, redeems, guides, and provides for your every need.

Whether you are new to the Bible or a long-time student, you'll benefit from the relevant helps on each page that will lead you to get the most out of God's Word.

Features include:

• How to be smart about trust, obedience, temptation, and sin


• David's heart for worship and his impact on today


• The Israel of David's time


• The roles David played

The Smart Guide to the Bible series contains user-friendly guides for everyday Bible readers, designed to faithfully lead you through the Bible using an easy-to-understand approach.

Every page contains handy features or learning aids like these:

• cross-references to other Scriptures


• brief commentaries from experts


• points to ponder


• the big picture of how passages fit with the entire Bible


• practical tips for applying biblical truths to life


• simple definitions of key words and concepts


• interesting maps, charts, and illustrations


• wrap-ups of each biblical passage


• study questions

Whether you're new to the Bible, a long-time student of Scripture, or somewhere in between, you'll appreciate the many ways The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Life of David goes far beyond your typical Bible study tool. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of God's word.