1 Samuel 29. David’s difficulty in Philistine territory provides Christians with insight as to they should live in a world under enemy control.

John 3:19. Jesus’ words challenge believers to be grateful, be alert, and be light.

1 Samuel 28:3-25. The payment for Saul’s continual rebellion begins to come due.

1 Samuel 27:1-28:2. Saul’s murderous quest forces David to take extreme measures.

Luke 18:7. Jesus instructs his disciples to pray as persistently as the widow.

1 Samuel 26. David again shows mercy to Saul and demonstrates that his hope is in God for vindication.

1 Peter 2:23. Christ gives his people a rich example of how to respond to both insults and suffering.

1 Samuel 25. Two villains and an unlikely hero.

1 Thessalonians 5:15. God’s people are called to return good for evil.

1 Samuel 24. God gives Saul into David’s hands. David’s response shows the importance of keeping a tender conscience before God.