In 1 Samuel 20 and 21, David is on the run from Saul a man who should love him. Saul is his wife’s father, his best friend Jonathan’s father, and his king, the king whom David loyally served and even risked his life for. And as you would expect, David is frustrated. Every military action he has taken has been to serve Israel. Why is Saul doing this? What is he supposed to do? Fight back or dodge spears forever? How is this affecting the army and the people? What must they be thinking? I...
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In 1 Samuel 20 and 21, David is on the run from Saul a man who should love him. Saul is his wife’s father, his best friend Jonathan’s father, and his king, the king whom David loyally served and even risked his life for. And as you would expect, David is frustrated. Every military action he has taken has been to serve Israel. Why is Saul doing this? What is he supposed to do? Fight back or just dodge spears forever? How is this affecting the army and the people? What must they be thinking? It looks bad for Saul.
David needs to know. Is it safe to stay, or should he go? He needs direction. David needs support. He needs a friend. A friend he can trust who understands God, Saul, and the politics of this complicated situation. He turns to Jonathan.
Scene 1: The Test to Kill and The Covenant to Love
Scene 2: The Dinner Killer Test Reveal
In Scene 3: The Friendship of Faith, Hope, and Love
Scene 4: David is Alone on the Run
Verses Mentioned:
- Matthew 12:1-8
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The author of this article is Hayley Mowatt, producer of Bible Book Club.
