After the climax, what then?

The series searching through first Samuel continues, a study into Jonathan is commenced.

In many areas in life after great highs there will follow great lows, at time of great euphoria followed by a time of emptiness. Jonathon is on a high after a great victory in battle but immediately this turns to a low as he breaks a royal decree and now faces death.

Rev. Ken Elliot looks at four aspects of this

1.THE PROHIBITION HE CONTRAVENED
Its harshness foolishness and selfishness

2.THE PUNISHMENT HE INCURRED
Its disapproval, unreasonable and impracticable

3.THE PROBLEMS HE OBSERVED
Its starvation, savageness and self-righteousness

4.THE PERIL HE FACED
Its suspicion, unkindness and protection