David has been on the run from Saul for about 10 years now. David has been fleeing behind enemy lines. If you remember Pastor Dave two weeks ago went over 1 Samuel 24, the chapter just before this one. David had an opportunity to take revenge on Saul, the wicked king who has been. David however chooses to be the better man and does not lay a hand on Saul. In chapter 26, David is going to get another opportunity to spare Saul’s life. But in between chapter 24 and 26.. Is a story in chapter 25.. A story of compromise.. Where the great future king of Israel, the man after God’s own heart.. Is tempted..
Covenant Friendship
July 24, 2022 • Dr. David Rice • 1 Samuel 20:13–17
Refusing to Take Revenge
July 17, 2022 • Dr. David Rice • 1 Samuel 24:11–15
Revenge stories affect us differently. When we hear of them, we listen closely to learn whether we believe the revenge was warranted. In some cases, we sympathize with the one who exacted revenge. In others, we determine that it wasn’t “worth it.” There have been many great revenge stories in books, in movies, in history. Revenge may make for good entertainment but does it make for a good outlook on life?
