These questions are designed to help you read and study the Bible passage that will be preached next week. Our prayer is that these questions will assist you in growing deeper in God’s Word as you examine the Scriptures daily to see if these things are so (Acts 17:11).

Read 1 Samuel 19:1-10.

Who are the main characters in this section?

How did God protect David?

What do Jonathan’s words reveal about his theology and character in vv. 4-5?

Looking at your own life, what practical lessons can you learn from Jonathan’s theology and character?

What does Saul’s oath in v. 6 and his subsequent actions in vv. 8-10 reveal about his theology and character?

Read 1 Samuel 19:11-17.

Who are the main characters in this section?

How did God protect David?

Look at v. 13. The word translated “image” can also be translated “household god” (Gen. 31:19). What does this tell us about Michal’s theology and character? Does this verse help explain 1 Samuel 18:21?

What does the support of Saul’s children, Jonathan and Michal, tell us about David’s character?

Read the preface to Psalm 59. When was Psalm 59 written?

Read Psalm 59. What does David’s poetic reflection on this story teach us?

Read 1 Samuel 19:18-24.

Who are the main characters in this section?

How did God protect David?

Read Psalm 59:17 again. How does 1 Samuel 19:18-24 display the truth of David’s words?

How can this story about God’s protection help you trust him more in your own life?

How does Jesus' work for you on the cross help you trust God more in your own life?