David has been going through a graduate course in spiritual leadership during his time of running from Saul. In this final exam David learns he has passed the course. But then God takes him on to a PhD!
This Easter we look at the resurrection through the eyes of the two men who died on crosses next to Jesus. We learn how a simple difference in attitude can make a huge difference in eternity. This study is also encouraging if you are facing difficulties in your life.
Jesus' disciples are more than a little anxious about his declaration that he was going and somewhere they couldn't follow yet. He reveals a wonderful promise of hope to all of us who feel this place is not our home either.
David was presented with a problem: He was to become king and now had the opportunity to make it happen by killing Saul. What he learns gives us some valuable information about timing and agency of God's plan in our life.
This chapter provides some real contrasts between real and trumped up worship, real belief and real betrayal. It is all a part of preparing Jesus for the cross and preparing us to receive him.
Both Jonathan and David learn who you can trust and who you can't. This is important for David's training as Israel's next king and important for Christians to learn as well.
Jesus feels our trials a lot more than we give him credit for. We beg God to answer and when it doesn't happen we think we did something wrong or God doesn't care. Jesus here reveals a greater purpose for our difficulties.
David faces a dangerous situation but does so by having faith in God, though he was being treated very unfairly. This speaks a lot to us as we face difficulties that are not our fault.
A blind man who gets sight and insight, and religious leaders who think they understand but are blind! Learn how to cope with the Lord waiting to answer prayers.
Jealousy is a very potent emotion and we see Saul fall full force into its clutches. It can also affect us as well. We also learn of the loving servanthood that Jonathan shows.
The enemy taunts us to fight on his turf with his weapons. God motivates us to fight for his glory with his weapons. Learn how David's example of fighting Goliath can help us face the enemy in our lives.
A blind man who gets sight and insight, and religious leaders who think they understand but are blind! Learn how to cope with the Lord waiting to answer prayers.
