Sermon Questions - February 14, 2016

Show Me the Steadfast Love of the Lord

1 Samuel 19:1-20:42

February 14, 2016

Study Questions

1. Read 1 Samuel 19:1-7. Why was Saul so keen to kill David? What was Jonathan’s response? What specific words did Saul use when he promised that David would not die and why does that matter?

2. Read 1 Samuel 19:8-17. After David won yet another victory in battle, what caused Saul to try to kill him again—twice? How does this relate to Saul’s vow in verse 6?

3. Read 1 Samuel 19:18-24. Why did David flee to Samuel and how did Samuel respond? What happened to Saul’s messengers, and to Saul himself, when they sought David and Samuel? How does this relate to the spirit that was plaguing Saul?

4. Read 1 Samuel 20:1-11. Why did David then flee to Jonathan? What was David’s disposition and what was his plan?

5. Read 1 Samuel 20:12-17. What was the heart of Jonathan’s speech to David? Why did he use the specifics words he used? Why did they make another covenant together?

6. Read 1 Samuel 20:18-42. What was Jonathan’s plan for communicating Saul’s heart to David? How did it turn out? Why were Jonathan and David so emotional? In the end, what was their comfort in sorrow?

7. Take some time to pray. Ask the Lord to use his Word to shape you into the image of Jesus. Ask the Lord to use his Word to purify and prepare his church.

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