Seeking the Heart of God

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Seeking the Heart of God
David in Sauls Court 1 Samuel 18-20
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The Lord Blesses Davidwith a Life-long Friend
(181-4)

1. Jonathan is impressed with Davids courage an
   zeal for the Lord.
2. Jonathan initiates a bond of friendship.
3. Jonathan makes a selfless covenant with David.

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The Lord Blesses Davidwith Leadership Success
(185-9)

1. Saul puts David in command.
2. David is submissive to leadership.
3. David has success in all his battles.
4. Saul becomes angry and jealous.

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The Lord Blesses Davidwith an Assassination
Attempt (1810-12)

1. The harmful spirit from the Lord.
2. Saul is incited to attack David by the effects of
   the spirit.
3. Saul is growing mad in his paranoia.
4. David has the Lord on his side, Saul does not.

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The Lord Blesses Davidin battle and popularity
(1813-16)

1. Saul sends David away from his sight.
2. Saul hopes David will die in battle.
3. The Lord will protect His anointed.

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The Lord Blesses Davidwith a loving wife
(1817-30)

1. Saul uses Merab to ensnare David. Then gives her
   to another.
2. Michal loves David.
3. Saul uses Michal to ensnare David.
4. Whatever Saul does, do the opposite.

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The Lord Blesses Davidwith a Friends Loyalty
(191-7)

1. Saul openly commands David be killed.
2. Jonathan warns David.
3. Jonathan rebukes his father wisely.

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The Lord Blesses Davidwith his Wifes Loyalty
(198-17)

1. David deals a great blow to the Philistines. Life
   is good.
2. Saul breaks his oath, and attempts to kill David
   again.
3. David flees and turns to God.
4. Michal saves David. She is loyal to her husband
   over her father.

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The Lord Blesses Davidwith a Counselor (1918-24)

1. David flees to Samuel.
2. Samuel drops everything to help David.
3. Saul is thwarted by God.
4. David returns to Gibeah.

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The Lord Blesses Davidwith Truth (20)

1. Jonathan is unaware of Sauls actions.
2. David and Jonathans plot.
3. David and Jonathans oaths.
4. The truth comes out. Saul tries to kill his son.
5. David and Jonathan say goodbye.

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Conclusion

• Humility sanctifies.
• David was being sharpened.
• Hardship and struggles lead to godliness.
• What is good is not always enjoyable.
• We must
• Be Loyal
• Not seek Vengeance
• Submit to authority
• Trust in Gods will