Love's Parting: True Fellowship with Christ in the Spirit

** CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Samuel 20:1-42 **

I. EXPOSITION FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING

Background for Our Chapter

1. David's First Fight, 1 Sam 17:1-58
2. David's Faithful Friend, 1 Sam 18:1-30
3. David's Fleeing Fiendish Saul, 1 Sam 19:1-24
4. David's Fearful Field, 1 Sam 20:1-42

Brief Outline of Our Chapter

1. David Covenant with Jonathan, 1 Sam 20:1-23
2. David Concealed in the Field, 1 Sam 20:24-34
3. David Clear About Saul's Intent, 1 Sam 20:35-42

II. EXHORTATION FOR OUR APPLICATION

Brotherly Love between Jonathan & David 1 Sam 20:41-42

1. Jonathan Loves David (agape), 1 Sam 18:1-4; 20:17
2. Jonathan Loves David (phileo), 1 Sam 20:41-42
   a. Peter's shortcoming in love, Jn 21:15-17

Beholding David as a Type of Christ

1. Disciples Saddened at Christ's Departure, Jn 14:1
2. “David more so…” 1 Sam 20:41; Rev 22:20

Blessed Application in Our Love for Christ 1 Sam 20:42

1. Go in peace...
   a. bow to Christ's sovereignty, Psa 37:7
2. We have both sworn…
   a. remember Christ's covenant w/us, Heb 8:6
   b. remember our covenant w/Christ, 1 Sam 18:3-4; Psa 73:25-26
3. forever...
   a. Christ is faithful, 1 Thess 5:24