Category Archives: David
Abigail’s discretion
1 Samuel 25 Abigail was caught between two men, acting on emotions and not acting wisely. She chose the route of discretion, and interceded for Nabal by presenting David with gifts. She rescued both men that day. David recognized how … Continue reading
escapes
1 Samuel 23-24 Both David and Saul see narrow escapes in these chapters. David escaped because he learned of Saul’s pursuit in time for he and his men to get out of his way. Saul escaped because David chose not … Continue reading
refuge in dangerous times
1 Samuel 21-22 Even in dangerous times, king David found ways to provide for, and to protect those who sought refuge in him. He went to extraordinary measures to do so. It was not safe to simply be for David, … Continue reading
anger separates families
1 Samuel 20 Jonathan had not forgotten that his father wanted David killed, but he had persuaded him to take back his vow. But David knew that Saul’s anger was not going to go away. Jonathan needed a little more … Continue reading
the Holy Spirit as protector
1 Samuel 19 The powerful Holy Spirit is at work behind the scenes of David’s life protecting him from harm, because God has a purpose for his life. This is seen in… Jonathan’s intercession (1-7) David eluding Saul’s spear (8-10) … Continue reading
trust in stressful times
1 Samuel 18 Things change in life, and often seem like they are spiraling out of control. Such was the case with David and his relationship with king Saul. David could do nothing right in Saul’s eyes. His friendship with … Continue reading
tested tools
1 Samuel 17 David refused to use Saul’s armor and weapon, not because they didn’t fit, but because he had not tested them in combat. He had already seen violent confrontation, and was described as a man of war in … Continue reading
identity
1 Samuel 16 David was anointed – as it were – secretly, but already we see glimpses of the man of God that he is to become. His identity is not yet marked by his leadership skills, but by his … Continue reading
evangelism: a call for faith
Romans 4. Sharing the gospel gives us a chance to see the miracle of faith as it begins to emerge and display in the lives of new believers. Two aspects of that faith can be seen in the lives of … Continue reading
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