David – Seeking God Faithfully

Lesson 5: “David’s Soul Brother” I Samuel 19-20

“Jonathan became one in spirit with David…” I Sam. 18:1

Jonathan and David – The Common Factor

· I Samuel 13: 19, 20 – Israel was economically dependent on the Phillistines

· I Samuel 13:17, 18 – Humanly speaking, Israel was doomed

· I Samuel 14:1 – Jonathan took on the whole Phillistine army alone

· I Samuel 14:12 – Jonathan knew the Lord was always in control

Always See the Spiritual !!!

Marks of a True Friendship

· Taking the first step

· Honoring others more than ourselves

· Be an intercessor

· A friend no matter what

New Testament Principles In An Old Testament Story

Ø “All the believers were one in heart and mind” Acts 4:32

Ø “…so that with one heart and mouth…” Romans 15:5

Ø “Be of one mind” II Corinthians 13:11

Ø “Stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man” Phil. 1:27

Ø “Make my joy complete by being like-minded…” Phil. 2:2

Ø “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love…” Romans 12:10

Ø “Love your neighbor as yourself” Romans 13:9

Ø “Follow the way of love” I Corinthians 14:1

Ø “Keep on loving each other as brothers” Hebrews 13:1

Ø “Love one another deeply, from the heart” I Peter 1:22

David and Jonathans’ Relationship Relationships between Christians

1. Jonathan honored David above himself 1. Romans 12:10

2. Jonathan was an intercessor 2. Rom. 12:10, Gal. 5:13, I Cor. 12:26

3. Jonathan was faithful no matter what 3. I John 3:16

3 Principles

#1) We are to be one in heart and soul

#2) We are to love others as we love ourselves

#3) We are to honor one another, and be devoted to one another

For next week, read I Samuel 19:18-24, 20:1-42, 21:1-15; Psalms 34