“So David hid himself in the countryside. When Rosh-Hodesh came, the king sat down to eat his meal. The king sat at his usual place by the wall. Y’honatan stood up, and Avner sat next to Sha’ul, but David’s place was empty. However, Sha’ul didn’t say anything that day; because he thought, ‘Something has happened […]
1S20-12: A Call to Boldness – Jonathan and David’s Radical Faith
“Y’honatan said to him, ‘Tomorrow is Rosh-Hodesh, and you will be missed because your seat will be empty.’”-1 Samuel 20:18 So the time for bold action has arrived. To discover King Saul’s true intentions towards David, Jonathan and David decided that David would NOT attend the New Moon festive meal (ROSH CHODESH). In turn, Jonathan […]
1S20-11: Love in the Ancient World – Jonathan and David’s Relationship Explored
“Y’honatan had David swear it again, because of the love he had for him — he loved him as he loved himself.“-1 Samuel 20:17 In verse 17, we’re reminded why Jonathan was so faithful to David. We’re told it was because “he loved him as he loved himself”. Again, this was NOT a homosexual thing. […]
1S20-10: The New Covenant Did NOT Do Away With The Old – It Builds Upon It!!!
Let’s kick things off today by taking a look at verse 12. “Y’honatan said to David, “Adonai, the God of Israel [is witness]: after I have sounded out my father, about this time tomorrow, or the third day, then, if things look good for David, I will send and let you know.” The situation is […]
1S20-9: Jonathan’s Sacrifice – Rejecting Family for the Sake of God’s Anointed
Let’s start things off today by looking at verse 13. “But if my father intends to do you harm, may Adonai do as much and more to me if I don’t let you know and send you away, so that you can go in peace. And may Adonai be with you, just as he used […]
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