1 Samuel 19

Saul sent agents to David’s house to watch for him and kill him in the morning. But his wife Michal warned David, “If you don’t escape tonight, you will be dead tomorrow!” So she lowered David from the window, and Read the rest

1 Samuel 18

Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as much as himself. (I Samuel 18:3)

Instead of being grateful for the friendship formed between Jonathan and David, it enraged and escalated Saul’s jealousy, envy and paranoia. He did Read the rest

1 Samuel 17

David said to Saul, “Don’t let anyone be discouraged by him; your servant will go and fight this Philistine!” (I Samuel 17:32)

This well-loved story might actually be more about David vs. Saul than David vs. Goliath. Saul should have Read the rest

1 Samuel 14

Jonathan replied, “My father has brought trouble to the land. Just look at how I have renewed energy because I tasted a little of this honey.” (I Samuel 14:29)

In this text we see leadership matters. Character matters. While Read the rest

1 Samuel 11

When Saul heard these words, the Spirit of God suddenly came powerfully on him, and his anger burned furiously. (I Samuel 11:6)

Saul was going about his daily business when troubling news regarding the plight of his people reached him. Read the rest