24-0911wc - David & Jonathan, Part 2, Mike Mathis

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24-0911 Wed. Class - David & Jonathan, Part 2

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Teacher: Mike Mathis

  1. (0:04 - 3:30) David and Jonathan’s Bond

    • David and Jonathan formed a close bond after David’s victory over Goliath.

    • Jonathan, despite his father King Saul’s desire to kill David, warned David and protected him.

    • Jonathan spoke highly of David to Saul, emphasizing David’s loyalty and bravery.

  2. (3:30 - 4:04) Saul’s Temporary Change of Heart

    • After Jonathan’s plea, Saul swore that David would not be killed.

    • Jonathan informed David about Saul’s promise, and David returned to Saul’s presence.

  3. (4:05 - 4:46) David’s Continued Victories

    • David continued to fight and defeat the Philistines.

    • A distressing spirit came upon Saul while David played music for him.

  4. (4:47 - 9:01) Saul’s Attempts to Kill David

    • Saul attempted to kill David with a spear, but David escaped.

    • Saul’s daughter Michal, David’s wife, helped David escape by deceiving Saul’s messengers.

  5. (9:02 - 9:28) Saul’s Divine Interference

    • God intervened when Saul sent messengers to capture David. The messengers, under the Spirit of God, prophesied instead.

    • Saul himself also began to prophesy when he went to capture David.

  6. (9:30 - 10:47) David Seeks Answers from Jonathan

    • David asked Jonathan why Saul was seeking to kill him.

    • Jonathan assured David that Saul wouldn’t act without informing him first.

  7. (10:48 - 11:21) David’s Fear of Death

    • David feared for his life and believed Saul was hiding his intentions from Jonathan.

    • Jonathan reaffirmed his support for David.

  8. (11:22 - 12:22) Jonathan’s Loyalty

    • Jonathan promised to assist David and conveyed his willingness to follow David’s wishes.

  9. (12:23 - 15:43) David’s Test of Saul’s Intentions

    • David devised a plan with Jonathan to gauge Saul’s intentions during a feast.

    • If Saul reacted angrily to David’s absence, Jonathan would know Saul intended harm.

  10. (15:44 - 21:35) Jonathan and David’s Covenant

    • Jonathan and David renewed their covenant of loyalty, promising to protect each other and their families.

    • Jonathan informed David about Saul’s reaction and the need for David to flee.

  11. (21:36 - 23:31) Emotional Farewell

    • Jonathan and David shared a tearful farewell after Jonathan secretly warned David of Saul’s plans.

    • They reaffirmed their covenant of peace before parting ways.

  12. (23:33 - 31:38) Addressing Misconceptions About Their Relationship

    • A question was raised about whether David and Jonathan’s relationship was romantic.

    • The speaker refuted this, citing Leviticus and David’s righteousness, affirming that their relationship was pure and deeply affectionate but not sinful.

    • Saul’s accusations about Jonathan’s loyalty stemmed from political concerns, not any immoral relationship.

  13. (31:40 - 34:01) Biblical Context and Conclusion

    • The speaker emphasized that the Bible highlights both the good and bad in its characters.

    • He reaffirmed that David’s and Jonathan’s relationship was honorable and should not be misinterpreted.

  14. (34:03 - 36:30) Closing Prayer

    • The session ended with a prayer asking for guidance and strength to apply the lessons learned.

    • Special prayers were offered for Tracy and her mother, Joyce Lewis Graham, who is entering hospice care.