We see the folly of Israel putting their faith in a man as they are defeated and Saul dies at the hand of the Philistines. We put our confidence in…
The people blame David for the Amalekites' burning of Ziklag and taking the people captive, and they want to stone him. We see God's persevering grace as He is in…
The Philistine lords insist David is sent back and he feigns disappointment, or perhaps he really wanted to go to battle and turn on them. Either way, God is gracious…
Saul wanted to know everything would turn out OK but had no desire for God Himself. Saul had expelled mediums from the land, yet asks one to contact Samuel. There…
We can have sympathy with David, tired and unable to hide from Saul, but the plan he makes to escape to the land of the Philistines is founded in unbelief.…
David's bold plan is the boldness of faith. He knew he would be king, although he didn't know the details. We have enough promises in God's word to be bold.…
We see here how terrible it is to be a slave of sin, as Saul hasn't changed. He is not only physically asleep when David enters the camp, but spiritually…
Nabal and Abigail were a mismatched couple. Even in a Christian marriage there is no perfect partner. David takes Abigail as his wife and she is willing to be a…
Judgement will come sooner or later. It came sooner for Nabal. There is retributive justice; God's anger and justice for what we have done. The Lord strikes Nabal and he…
There's no indication David knows anything about this unnamed servant who intervenes. The Lord may have kept us from temptation and sin in ways we know nothing about. David is…