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…

Godly friends are faithful. This chapter shows us the importance of building Godly friendships. Jonathan and David had cut a covenant in 1 Samuel 18. When David was discouraged at Saul’s relentless attempts to kill him, Jonathan stood by his side and offered support. We all need Godly friends to strengthen our faith when we…

God protects the innocent. In life, we are constantly in competition with others for awards, position, promotion, jobs, and attention. How do you treat others who you feel threatened by? Saul attempted to kill David because he was a political threat. Allowing King Saul to kill David would have secured Jonathan’s position as the successor…

God’s covenant people. In Luke 22:20, Jesus tells his disciples that through His death, we become God’s covenant people. Jonathan’s covenant with David is a reflection of God’s covenant with you. v1 Jonathan’s love for David points to God’s love for all of us as the foundation of His covenant. God’s love toward you is…

There are 4 lessons on faith that we can learn from David’s life in this chapter. 1. Looking to God turns fear into faith. v1-11 The Philistines were constantly at war with Israel during Saul’s reign. This time, the Philistines brought a fearsome warrior into battle, a giant named Goliath. Goliath was a seasoned warrior…