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[Loismustdie]

A friend and I are working on a script about David, were thinking 4 part TNT series type setup, the question is this. From a viewing standpoint, for those of you who know this man of Gods story, what would your choice for the introductory scene be? What would you like to see in the first half hour to get the ball rolling?

[jmkiser]

[colonel Feathers]

A friend and I are working on a script about David, were thinking 4 part TNT series type setup, the question is this. From a viewing standpoint, for those of you who know this man of Gods story, what would your choice for the introductory scene be? What would you like to see in the first half hour to get the ball rolling?

Gratuitous sex, obviously.

Wasnt david a big time horndog??

[Loismustdie]

Gratuitous sex, obviously.

Wasnt david a big time horndog??

Yes. There will be a certain focus on that and how it affected his life. David was lot of things. There is a myriad of material, but it's just a matter of what grabs your attention in that first half-hour. Once I see the responses I will post what I am tenatively going with, I just thought it would be fun to include you all. A little lighthearted and non-combative would be a welcome change.

[Loismustdie]

Covered, although I don't think it should lead.

[jmkiser]

Covered, although I don't think it should lead.

Sounds like a presentation I would happily partake in

[herokid7]

I think the opening shot should be Goliath hitting the ground, flat on his back, as he falls, young David is revealed sling in hand. Then you could go into an older David, as narrator, telling the story. I might actually start with the prophet Samuel, and about how Israel wanted a king, and first there was Saul, and eventually go into Samuel anointing David as king, killing Goliath, and then running from Saul for a few years.

[HollywoodAFD]

Coming from my line of work... I'd have to say mass destruction with fire and explosions everywhere.

Where are you wanting to go with this script? I mean... is it intended to cover the entire life of David or just focus on the big battle?

[jmkiser]

Coming from my line of work... I'd have to say mass destruction with fire and explosions everywhere.

Where are you wanting to go with this script? I mean... is it intended to cover the entire life of David or just focus on the big battle?

By his replies, we're definitely assuming more then just the battle.

[Loismustdie]

Coming from my line of work... I'd have to say mass destruction with fire and explosions everywhere.

Where are you wanting to go with this script? I mean... is it intended to cover the entire life of David or just focus on the big battle?

As much of his life as possible. I would like to spend a good amount of time on his relationship with Saul, his relationship with Jonathan, some battles, even maybe his relationship with his sons. There is quite a bit to go into as far as the amount of characters you can connect him with on extremely deep levels. Really, I see the beginning being where Samuel is anointing the next king from his family and at first he isn't even presented as an option. He was just a boy tending sheep. I think leading with Goliath is a mistake- from Davids perspective Goliath was actually a very small portion of what he accomplished, insignificant, really.

[Loismustdie]

I think the opening shot should be Goliath hitting the ground, flat on his back, as he falls, young David is revealed sling in hand. Then you could go into an older David, as narrator, telling the story. I might actually start with the prophet Samuel, and about how Israel wanted a king, and first there was Saul, and eventually go into Samuel anointing David as king, killing Goliath, and then running from Saul for a few years.

Definitely going to cover his respect for Saul- think about the fact that at any time he could have just killed him. It was no secret David was next in line, but he wouldn't do it, loved him to much. One thing you will enjoy, I will definitely find ways to slip in different poems and scripture that he is credited with, he was an amazing writer. I think I would be doing the man injustice if I didn't find a way to include that.

[herokid7]

Definitely going to cover his respect for Saul- think about the fact that at any time he could have just killed him. It was no secret David was next in line, but he wouldn't do it, loved him to much. One thing you will enjoy, I will definitely find ways to slip in different poems and scripture that he is credited with, he was an amazing writer. I think I would be doing the man injustice if I didn't find a way to include that.

Definitely. The Psalms are beautiful. I actually have to preach this coming Tuesday and I'm using Psalm 34, a Psalm of David, and it's just beautiful to me.

[JoeyJoJo]

I think leading with Goliath is a mistake- from Davids perspective Goliath was actually a very small portion of what he accomplished, insignificant, really.

Maybe, but "David vs Goliath" is part of our culture now. Anytime a big underdog wins, there is a David vs. Goliath reference. If you're telling a story about David and you want to capture the attention of the non-Christian audience, I think this would be your best chance. Get them to show up for that and hopefully grab them with it so they stick around for the rest.

[herokid7]

Maybe, but "David vs Goliath" is part of our culture now. Anytime a big underdog wins, there is a David vs. Goliath reference. If you're telling a story about David and you want to capture the attention of the non-Christian audience, I think this would be your best chance. Get them to show up for that and hopefully grab them with it so they stick around for the rest.

This was my point in leading with Goliath. Most secular people most associate David with the Goliath story.

[JoeyJoJo]

This was my point in leading with Goliath. Most secular people most associate David with the Goliath story.

High five!

[brvheart]

Yes. There will be a certain focus on that and how it affected his life. David was lot of things. There is a myriad of material, but it's just a matter of what grabs your attention in that first half-hour. Once I see the responses I will post what I am tenatively going with, I just thought it would be fun to include you all. A little lighthearted and non-combative would be a welcome change.

I like starting with David on a hill, watching sheep, as a boy... and then someone coming to get him and basically throwing him right into the battle with Goliath in a very short time... but to at least get the opening scene of peace and calm and then his immediate transformation to gutsy and bold because of his trust and confidence in God.

[longshottwelve]

I think it is right to start with his battle with Goliath, but I would really focus on an opening that sets the stage for him to become the leader he ends up as. If I'm not mistaken he makes some rather immoral decisions during his reign, am I right? What leads him to do this later on? What did he take out of that battle? How do you want Saul to fit in? Is he the voice of reason to David, or maybe the opposite? People have always liked their heroes with a side of flaw, it gives them something internal to struggle with. The greek and roman heroes are a good example of this.

[Loismustdie]

I think it is right to start with his battle with Goliath, but I would really focus on an opening that sets the stage for him to become the leader he ends up as. If I'm not mistaken he makes some rather immoral decisions during his reign, am I right? What leads him to do this later on? What did he take out of that battle? How do you want Saul to fit in? Is he the voice of reason to David, or maybe the opposite? People have always liked their heroes with a side of flaw, it gives them something internal to struggle with. The greek and roman heroes are a good example of this.

Immoral is putting it lightly. I see where everybody is coming from with the Goliath point, and it's good hollywood thinking, but, I want a script that speaks of David the man, not David the action hero. That being said, there will be action.

You asked how Saul fit in. Saul was the reigning king before David took over, David was basically his servant for a period of time. Saul also basically went crazy, had an evil spirit, and on a few occasions tried to kill David. Saul was his enemy, but he was also the reigning king anointed by God, so David would not fight him, would not take the bait. He would actually do the opposite, he played instruments for him to calm his spirit. Weird relationship.

As far as flawed hero, man, that is what will make this a ton of fun. He was incredibly flawed. I will post some passages later that you guys can peruse over.