Introduction Text: 1 Samuel 27-29 – David survives in the land of the Philistines by deceiving Achish, the king, saying he was attacking Israel and her allies. Hero or goat? David's decision. David's actions. David's words. When all else fails... No matter where you find yourself, you should always remember who you are. You … [Read more...]
It will be worth it, 1 Samuel 26
Introduction Text: 1 Samuel 26 – Saul again pursues David, and David again refrains from killing Saul, despite being given another opportunity. Déjà vu David initiates this incident. David faces a more insidious temptation. David's faith seems stronger in that he has additional context to understand the sovereignty of God. David seems … [Read more...]
The difference between two sinners, 1 Samuel 25
Introduction Text: 1 Samuel 25 – David asks Nabal for supplies, and Nabal rudely refuses. His wife, Abigail, intervenes as David comes to attack Nabal and wins David over. Impending disaster The prophet Samuel dies (1 Samuel 25:1). A wealthy couple, Nabal and Abigail, are living and working on proximity to David and his men (1 Samuel … [Read more...]
The Dangerous Voice, 1 Samuel 24
Introduction Text: 1 Samuel 24 – David given an opportunity to kill Saul in a cave where he and his men were hiding. Responding to mistreatment Cultivate a Biblically-informed conscience (1 Samuel 24:4-5, Romans 2:15, 1 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Timothy 1:5). Maintain a proper respect for authority (1 Samuel 24:6-8, Romans 13:1-2). Be so … [Read more...]
Swords, Cities, Caves, Fortresses, and the Only True Asylum
Introduction Text: 1 Samuel 21-22 – David on the run from Saul. On the run David seeks supplies and a sword from the priests of Nob (21:1-9). David tries to find anonymity in the Philistine city of Gath (21:10-15). David retreats to an isolated cave in Adullum (22:1-2). David flees to a defensible fortress in Moab (22:3-4). Storm … [Read more...]