06/16/2026 12N Bible Study: What a Man, What a Man, What a Mighty Godly Man - 1 Samuel 16:13-21

Main message: The preacher used David’s life to show that godly men need a network of different kinds of people around them — seven specific roles — to fulfill their calling; no one person can (or should) fill every role. Identify which relationships you have, which three matter most to you, and which one you’re missing.

Key points:

• Godly men need seven kinds of people in their lives: a covering, a confidant, a combatant, a company (followers), a confronter, a comforter, and a counselor.
• Examples from David’s life: Samuel provided covering/anointing; Jonathan was a faithful confidant; Saul functioned as a combatant/test; the 400 at Adullam were his company; Nathan confronted David over Bathsheba/Uriah; Shobach, Machir and Barzillai comforted him when fleeing Absalom; Jonathan (uncle) and Jehiel served counseling/mentoring roles.
• Practical application: don’t expect one person to be everything; pick the three roles most important to you, name the one you’re missing, and pursue the right people instead of only high-status figures.
• Additional lessons: your gift will make room for you (don’t self-promote), choose spirit over flesh in relationships (Jonathan’s loyalty), and ultimately God can fulfill every need.

Scriptures mentioned: Philippians 2:5, 1 Samuel 16, 1 Samuel 18, 1 Samuel 19, 1 Samuel 22, 2 Samuel 12, 2 Samuel 15:30, 2 Samuel 17, 1 Chronicles 27:32, (also referenced: Genesis 24, accounts of Moses/Jethro and Elijah).