Sealed By A Covenant
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Series: David A Heart of Worship
DescriptionDavid and Jonathon 1 Samuel 18-20Intro: Tell me what you think about Eugene Peterson’s statement… Friendship, much esteemed by our ancestors, has fallen on hard times among us moderns. We have acquaintances that we pick up from time to time to augment our lives… But spiritual kinship energized by affection and sealed by covenant is rare! When we abandon our need for Friendships, we are poor indeed. 1 Samuel 18-20 Review David introduced as Anointed Shepherd, Musician, Warrior --Welcomed into Saul’s Court! Preview Political… David’s Rise and Saul’s Fall --- Plots, Success, Jealousy, Aggression Theological… God’s Providence/Purpose will prevail! --- Though David wonders & weeps Practical... A Friendship READ 1 Samuel 18: 1-9 Tell Saul’s Spear Marriage Alliance Move to Battle lines --- Everything Backfires on Saul!! ILL – Like Wil E Coyote! (Anvil never smashes road runner) Read 1 Samuel 20: 1-17 Tell 1 Samuel 10: 18-41 Plan for Jonathon to warn David if threat is Real. Betrayal of father Denial of Self! Read Vs. 41b-42 A Three Cord Bond of Friendship LORDSHIP (14:5; 20:42…) • David and Jonathan shared a Vital Walk with God! • Chapter 14 – Jonathon was a powerful and popular prince! --- solo victory over philistines similar to David’s! “..the LORD is not restrained to save by many or few!” • Jonathan embraced the LORD’s Will for David 20:42 23:17 LOVE (18:1; 19:1; 20:17…) • Affection that flows from the Heart! --- So foreign to us … To some today, it Sounds like homosexuality! • These men were Warriors! • Strong Connection of Affection. LOYALTY Exp – The text places most emphasis on the Loyalty between these two men. a) Covenant (20: 8,16,23,42) b) Hesed (20: 14-15) Friendship is Costly. Loyal even in the face of Loss… Absence of “Reward” • Jonathan sacrificed much to BE a Friend, not HAVE a friend. -- Remember, Jonathan in position of Strength! One of my goals in life is to wind up with 8 men who are willing to carry one of my handles. Jay Kesler |