Bible Blog 272

Today I read 1 Samuel 22, in which David’s flight from Saul continues with family and others joining him in Adullam. Ahimelech’s son also joined David’s group after Saul had Ahimelech’s family killed. Today I considered that sometimes when we are fleeing we also need...

Bible Blog 271

Today I read 1 Samuel 21, in which David visits Ahimelech asking for food and weapons, and then David escapes to Gath, Philistine territory, and acted crazy out of fear. Today I considered that even the man after God’s own heart acted out of character because of fear....

Bible Blog 270

Today I read 1 Samuel 20, in which David and Jonathan renew their covenant, agree to find out the truth, and grieve at parting. Today I considered that true friends find out and warn each other about danger. A Friend’s Warning David went to his true friend Jonathan to...

Bible Blog 269

Today I read 1 Samuel 19, in which Saul tries to kill David but David was protected by love and God’s power. Today I considered that the love of others can offer safety and God can use unexpected things to protect us. Protected By Love and God’s Power Saul wanted...

Bible Blog 268

Today I read 1 Samuel 18, in which Jonathan loved David and swore friendship with David, and Saul’s hatred of David grew because of jealousy and fear. Today I considered that sometimes real friends are instant when God ties the friends together. I also considered that...