Daniel and his friend have been deported from Jerusalem to Babylon. They are young men and are subjected to brainwashing education by the Babylonians. How will God help them here? What can we learn from Daniel?

David because of Saul’s jealousy has become a man on the run. How does he deal with the hardships of trying to stay safe? Who does he turn to? How can we use David’s model for our own lives?

David has escaped from Saul and ends up in Philistine territory. David may have assumed that the enemy of my enemy must be my friend, but things don’t work out that way. How will David deal with the situation that he has gotten himself into?

King Saul is insanely jealous of David and has made several attempts on his life. Jonathon is King Saul’s son and David’s best friend. He doesn’t believe David when he says that Saul wants to kill him. Jonathon sets out to find out the truth. How does David deal with a situation that isn’t fair?

David appeared to be on the quick path to the throne, but tough times were ahead. He would need a strong foundation to endure the path to the throne. We must depend on Jesus, our good shepherd. He, too, is always present. He is the one that provides, restores, guides, protects, and pursues us for a future with Him.

Satan can’t hurt God in the great cosmic, spiritual battle, so he hurts God’s children. But God is with us in the battle. Today there is a battle going on for the souls of America. The battle lines are drawn. How has the enemy been battling you? The enemy looks to defeat us but remember

these words: “But God.”

God had rejected Saul as King because he had been disobedient. David, however, had a heart for God. We get insight into this heart through Psalms 8 and 19. David communed with God. What does that look like for us today?

Even amid opposition, Paul was faithful to persevere. His team was a constant source of encouragement. God, Himself, encouraged Paul through a vision. Jesus is our model of faithfulness. Where do you need His encouragement to persevere?

Paul has a burden for the lost and reaches out to both Jews and Gentiles. If we ask God, He will also give us a heart to reach others with the Good News of Jesus. God won’t abandon you, expect Him to encourage you along the way.

Paul had a divine appointment when he met Pricilla and Aquilla. They became part of Paul’s team and encouraged him. Paul had to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit as he preached the Gospel. But saving souls was worth the effort and a church was planted in Corinth. Where does the Lord want to use you in His kingdom?