First a solid teaching of God’s design and purpose toward man with the sabbath then the sad and graphic details of Doeg’s slaughter of the priests

In the midst of God’s people there was trouble which did not surface until Jesus showed up.

David’s first steps out of Israel and into the wilderness where Saul will hunt and persecute him. Includes events underlying Jesus’ teaching that the sabbath was made for man and not man for the sabbath.

The faithfulness of Jonathan and the Integrity of David stand out in stark contrast to Saul and “that which destroyeth kings”.

When it comes to conflict and interactions of life, when can live day by day wielding a scepter or carrying a club!

Patterns of behavior and reactions surface that will greatly influence David and his kingdom throughout his entire life.

Many know this part of Esther 4:14 - “who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this”. Not as familiar is the first part of the verse warning Esther to not neglect her duty and opportunity, but to “get on board” with God’s plan!

Seeds of both greatness and destruction began to be sown immediately following David’s victory over Goliath.

God prepared David for the preparation through which he was to go before ascending to the throne

Isaiah 40:11 reveals the faithful heart of the Shepherd toward the fortunate flock He leads.