Practical Studies from the Two Books of Samuel

Unsung Heroes of Scripture - the unknown servant and Abigail (chapter 25 verses 14 to 35) Study 43 in the series.

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:48:53 +0100

Two heroes are in our portion of scripture, an unknown servant and Abigail the wife of Nabal. The servant speaks to his mistress and warns her. Acting of his warning Abigail goes and meets David who is on his way to commit a monstrous crime against Nabal and all that is his. In the passage you learn of Abigail’s faith as she submits to the one who she believes is the future king of Israel. We learn of her prudence, common sense and wisdom. David finishes our study by praising God for having sent Abigail.

The Death of Nabal whose name means "Fool" (chapter 25 verses 36 to 44). Study 44 in the series.

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:06:17 +0100

Following Abigail’s meeting with David she returns home to find a feast in full swing and her husband drunk. Because he is drunk she waits until the morning to tell him of the near disaster that almost fell upon him. We learn of the sin of drunkenness along with other vital lessons.

David again Spares Saul’s Life (chapter 26 verse 1 to verse 10). Study 45 in the series.

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:09:40 +0100

The Ziphites once again betray David and Saul again gathers his men and goes out to kill David. Saul’s remorse expressed to David in chapter 24 reveals itself as false. Dr Needham considers the subject of true and false repentance.

The story goes on, and with Abishai, David enters the camp of Saul and finds them in a deep sleep. We learn about Abishai and his ruthless nature.

A further lesson is the mercy that David shows to his enemy. Over this entire incident learn of the providence of God.

David takes the King’s Spear and the Cruise of Water (chapter 26 verses 11 to 25) Study 46

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 14:57:21 +0100

David and Abishai entered the camp of Saul. David spares Saul’s life but takes away from beside him the King’s spear and a cruise of water. From a hilltop David calls Abner who leads Saul’s army and rebukes him. Saul recognises David’s voice, learns of David’s mercy and repents of his murderous actions. Learn lessons from David’s rebuke of Abner. Learn and consider our own repentance for sin from Saul’s words.