When Saul returned from fighting the Philistines, he heard that David was in the wilderness of En Gedi. He took men to hunt for him at the Rocks of the Wild Goats. Saul went into a cave to go to the restroom, and David and his men were deep in the cave. David's men saw … Continue reading David Spares Saul; Samuel Dies (1 Samuel 24:1 – 25:1)
David’s Strongholds (1 Samuel 23:14 – 29)
David hid from Saul's pursuit in strongholds in the Wilderness of Ziph. Jonathan went to David in the woods, and they made a covenant. Men sent word to Saul that David was in Ziph, and he began to pursue him. He moved to the Wilderness of Maon, and Saul followed him there. Saul went on … Continue reading David’s Strongholds (1 Samuel 23:14 – 29)
Saul Murders and David Saves (1 Samuel 22:6 – 23:13)
Saul found out that David had fled, and offered goods and power to anyone who would reveal where David was. Doeg the Edomite said that he saw Ahimelech give David supplies and a sword. The king called Ahimelech, the priest, and accused him of helping his enemy, David. Ahimelech stood for David's innocence and loyalty … Continue reading Saul Murders and David Saves (1 Samuel 22:6 – 23:13)
David Flees Saul and Forms a Small Army (1 Samuel 21:10 – 22:5)
David ran from Saul to Achish the king of Gath. He and his men were suspicious of David, so David pretended to be mad (crazy) in their presence. Achish ordered that he be sent away, so David fled. He hid in the cave of Adullam, and his brothers went down to him. Then the following … Continue reading David Flees Saul and Forms a Small Army (1 Samuel 21:10 – 22:5)
David and the Holy Bread (1 Samuel 21:1 – 9)
David fled from Saul, and came to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. David said that the king had sent him on business and that he needed five loaves of bread for his men. Ahimelech said that he had no common bread, only holy bread, but that if the men had abstained from sex, they could … Continue reading David and the Holy Bread (1 Samuel 21:1 – 9)
What’s Love Got to Do With It? Romans 5:5
Sermon Notes from Sunday AM Service at Kannapolis Church of God, February 14, 2016 Friendship, Dating, Marriage, Family, & Relationships What's Love Got to Do With It? Everything! Hope is… The Language of Faith A Breath in the Middle of Suffocating Circumstances The Balm of Love Lost Healing for Broken Hearts Hope Tells the Soul … Continue reading What’s Love Got to Do With It? Romans 5:5
Saul and David; Jonathan and David; Two Very Different Relationships (1 Samuel 19 – 20)
Saul determined to kill David, and commissioned his men to do so. Jonathan warned David, then reasoned with his father and convinced him that David had value and should not be killed. Saul relented, and David was spared. David won a great battle against the Philistines, and was with Saul as before. Then the distressing … Continue reading Saul and David; Jonathan and David; Two Very Different Relationships (1 Samuel 19 – 20)
Saul Resents David; David Marries Michal (1 Samuel 18)
Saul took David with him from this moment onward, and Saul's son, Jonathan, loved David "as his own soul." Saul set David over his men of war, and David won acclaim, with the women crying out "Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands." This made Saul angry, being jealous and paranoid. The next … Continue reading Saul Resents David; David Marries Michal (1 Samuel 18)
David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
This is one of the most recognizable stories in all of the Bible. David and Goliath. Overcoming insurmountable odds. The little boy defeats the giant man. The underdog wins! However, it is important to examine a few of the most pertinent or telling facts of the story and then reflect on its significance. The Israelites … Continue reading David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
One Reign Begins, Another Begins to Crumble (1 Samuel 16)
1 Samuel 16 begins with a stark statement by the Lord: 16:1 "Now the Lord said to Samuel, 'How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a … Continue reading One Reign Begins, Another Begins to Crumble (1 Samuel 16)
Devoted To You 