Reading Assignment
Things To Consider
- Your "work" or ability will not keep the Lord from accomplishing His purpose and plan.
- God gives a reproach in Samuel's depression.
- Samuel still has work to do.
- God issues the stinging words, "I have rejected Saul."
- David is not the strongest or eldest.
- God has dominion over all things and can use all circumstances to accomplish His work.
- David's faith is demonstrated through the conflict with Goliath and God's plans become more clear with that victory.
- Jonathan and David give us the picture of loyalty and friendship.
- Jealousy can be powerful and dangerous.