Samuel was the last judge who ruled over Israel. His death marks the transition in Israel’s history from the period of the judges to the monarchy. David’s rashness. Godly leaders must have good character. Nabal was and born to a prominent family, but he lacked good character. He showed no gratitude to the men who…

Please God, not people. When faced with tough choices, we can be easily swayed by people’s opinions. When Saul entered the cave where David was hiding, it was the perfect opportunity for David to kill Saul. v4 David’s men encouraged him to take advantage of Saul’s vulnerability. They persuaded David that God had orchestrated this…

God is there to guide you. In uncertain times, God is there to guide you. You can ask God for confirmation before make major decisions in life. When you consult God, He will give you insight into the future so that you can make good decisions. David’s conversation with God shows us what communicating with…

God gives us community in difficult seasons. v1-2 At David’s lowest point, God sent people to support him. The people that God sent were not perfect. They were misunderstood, rejected, broken, desperate and miserable. Yet David welcomed them with open arms. David united these people into a formidable army that was able to save Keilah…

God desires mercy over sacrifice. David was on the run from King Saul. He fled to Nob, a priestly city, in search of help. David lied to Ahimelech in order to get provisions for his escape. David’s deception show us that even people who are anointed by God are not perfect. They are human and…