Christ, Our Stronghold

** CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Samuel 23:1-29 **

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
5. David Feigns Foolishness, 1 Sam 21:1-15
6. David's Family & Followers Fill the Ranks, 1 Sam 22:1-23
7. David's Fortification in the Wilderness, 1 Sam 23:1-29

Brief Outline of Our Chapter

1. David Saves the City of Keilah, 1 Sam 23:1-13
2. David Stays in Wilderness Strongholds, 1 Sam 23:14-29

II. EXHORTATION FOR OUR APPLICATION

Christ is Our Captain & Guide

1. David inquired of the LORD... v2
   a. Prov 19:21; John 16:13 (John 15:26)

Christ is Our Courage & Strength

1. “For I will deliver the Philistines into your hands...” vv3-4
   a. 1 Sam 17:45-46; Eph 6:10

Christ is Our Wisdom & Discernment

1. “Will the men of Keilah deliver me into his hand?” vv5-13
   a. 1 John 2:20, 27; Jas 1:5-8

Christ is Our Comfort & Encouragement

1. Jonathan... went to David... vv16-18
   a. 1 Thess 5:9-11; Heb 10:24-25

Christ is Our Complete Stronghold

1. David stayed in strongholds in the wilderness... v14
   a. 2 Pet 1:10