“What a Man, What a Man, What a Mighty Godly Man” 

“What a Man, What a Man, What a Mighty Godly Man” 

1 Samuel 16:13-21 

Philippians 2:5 reads, “In your relationships, with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” (NIV) This verse urges believers to adopt the humble, selfless, and other person-centered attitude of the Master. All children of God can benefit greatly from having the right individuals around them. Many men have failed to fulfill their God-given purpose due to being too engaged in the wrong relationships. This lesson is designed to share the type of people godly men need in their lives. 

Breakdown of 1 Samuel Chapter 16 

1. The of David Verses 1-13 
2. The about David Verses 14-18 
3. The for David Verses 19-23 

1. Every godly man needs a in their life. 

1 Samuel 16:13; 19:18 

“So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah. 18) So David escaped and went to Ramah to see Samuel, and he told him all that Saul had done to him. Then Samuel took David with him to live at Naioth.” (NLT) 

2. Every godly man needs a in their life. 

1 Samuel 18:1, 3-4 

“After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king’s son. There was an immediate bond between them, for Jonathan loved David. 3) And Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, because he loved him as he loved himself. 4) Jonathan sealed the pact by taking off his robe and giving it to David, together with his tunic, sword, bow, and belt.” (NLT) 

3. Every godly man needs a in their life. 

1 Samuel 19:1-2 

“Saul now urged his servants and his son Jonathan to assassinate David. But Jonathan, because of his strong affection for David, 2) told him what his father was planning. “Tomorrow morning,” he warned him, “you must find a hiding place out in the fields.” (NLT) 

4. Every godly man needs a in their life. 

1 Samuel 22:1-2 

“So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. 2) Then others began coming—men who were in trouble or in debt or who were just discontented—until David was the captain of about 400 men.” (NLT) 

5. Every godly man needs a in their life. 

2 Samuel 12:1, 4, 7, 10 

“So the LORD sent Nathan the prophet to tell David this story: “There were two men in a certain town. One was rich, and one was poor. 4) One day a guest arrived at the home of the rich man. But instead of killing an animal from his own flock or herd, he took the poor man’s lamb and killed it and prepared it for his guest.” 7) Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! The LORD, the God of Israel, says: I anointed you king of Israel and saved you from the power of Saul. 10) From this time on, your family will live by the sword because you have despised me by taking Uriah’s wife to be your own.” (NLT) 

6. Every godly man needs a in their life. 

2 Samuel 17:27-29 

“When David arrived at Mahanaim, he was warmly greeted by Shobi son of Nahash, who came from Rabbah of the Ammonites, and by Makir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and by Barzillai of Gilead from Rogelim. 28) They brought sleeping mats, cooking pots, serving bowls, wheat and barley, flour and roasted grain, beans, lentils, 29) honey, butter, sheep, goats, and cheese for David and those who were with him. For they said, “You must all be very hungry and tired and thirsty after your long march through the wilderness.” (NLT) 

7. Every godly man needs a in their life. 

1 Chronicles 27:32 

“Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a wise counselor to the king, a man of great insight, and a scribe. Jehiel the Hacmonite was responsible for teaching the king’s sons.” (NLT)