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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