[Stuff we're flying through:
* Saul tells everyone in his household (including Jonathan) to kill David. Jonathan tips off David, and David hides. Jonathan talks Saul down, and David gets to move back in.
* David kicks more Philistine butt. Saul tries to throw another spear at David.
* Saul instructed the people of David's household to kill David. Michal tips off David, and sneaks him out of the house.
* David flees to live with Samuel. Saul sends messengers to kill David; but everytime he does, they end up "prophesying" and not killing. Eventually Saul goes himself, and he ends up stripping naked and prophesying too.]
1. OK, so David’s great question is “What did I do to Saul?” I would imagine this would be quite confusing for David. Put yourself in his shoes. What would you be thinking?
2. Yeah, it makes sense that Saul isn’t going to tell Jonathan that he’s going to kill him at this point. It’s pretty obvious that Jonathan is on David’s side.
3. OK, so the plan is for Jonathan to have dinner with Saul. If Saul asks where David is (as he will inevitably do), Jonathan is going to say that he’s sacrificing in Bethlehem. (Hmm…does this mean that sometimes it’s ok to lie?) If Saul is cool, no problem. If he wigs out, more than likely he was planning on killing David. Nice plan.
4. OK, so the two young guys are making oaths and whatnot; and Jonathan interestingly notes that God is on David’s side. So…if it comes to the point that David kills all his enemies, please don’t destroy all of Jonathan’s family just because they were related to Saul.
5. Everything pans out as planned. Saul wigs out after two days and basically tells Jonathan that he’s stupid for choosing David (his rival) over Saul (his chance at becoming king). What does Jonathan get for talking back to his dad? A spear thrown at him! Wow…good thing Saul had such bad aim.
6. The whole sending a kid to pick up the arrows plan was pretty slick. Then he sends the kid back, so the coast is clear. At that point, they weep because they know that they’ll probably never see each other again. Why do you think it points out that David wept the most?
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Well this one’s a tear jerker…
I think that Johnathan has more of a respect for God than his own Father…therefore he favors David more…the spirit of the Lord is within David now instead of Saul so…
Saul has bad aim maybe that was why there was the song about thousands and ten-thousands…or maybe his side pain twinges every time he tries to throw a spear?
Its so to see such brotherly love among “rivals” for the throne. The kindda seem like accountability partners or something like that the old brothers at arms deal. but yeah i wish that there was someone like that for me. A friend with only your best interests at heart that will help you with you walk w/ God by any means necessary.
I guess it’s mentioning that David cries more because he has more compassion or will that Johnathan…that would seem like an indicator of a true leader. One who can keep his feelings loose without losing control.
Comment by wolverine09 November 15, 2007 @ 7:48 amI would definitely say that Jonathan fears God more than Saul at this point.
He he he…funny. So Saul could have had his ten thousands, but he missed with his spear!
Well, Logan, you’ve got me. I know I’m more of a mentor type, but hang in there. I remember having kids who felt that way in my old ministry in NC; and, before long, more and more guys were making decisions to follow God with their whole heart. And soon they were not alone. Sometimes it just takes the vision to see what God is doing in other guys in the youth ministry’s lives and asking to join them on their journey.
Emotional honesty is definitely a good thing.
Comment by supermannino November 15, 2007 @ 11:33 am