A Tale of Two Kings

I. David is raised up by God (18:1-7)
II. Saul's Jealousy of David (18:8-15)
III. David kills two-hundred Philistines for Michal (18:17-30)
IV. Saul tries to kill David (19:1-24)
V. Lessons from God's Word:
a. Lessons from Saul:
i. Jealousy is DEADLY!
ii. Saul tried to fight God...(and he lost)
iii. Saul illustrate a great beginning and had ending.
b. Lessons from David:
i. David was totally dependent on God
ii. David endured personal suffering
c. Lessons from God
i. God sovereignly ordains affliction for our ultimate good and His ultimate glory.
ii. God despises independence and self sufficiency.