1 Samuel 21-22

 Scripture – 1 Samuel 21-22

Observation –  

• 1 Samuel 21:1-9 - David meets Ahimelech the priest at Nob.
• 1 Samuel 21:1-2 - David flees to Nob
• 1 Samuel 21:3-6 - David asks and receives holy bread
• 1 Samuel 21:7-9 - David receives a sword and is spotted by an official of Saul
• 1 Samuel 21:10-15 - David flees to Gath
• 1 Samuel 21:10 - David flees to Gath
• 1 Samuel 21:11-12 - David is found in Gath
• 1 Samuel 21:13-15 - David pretends to be mad to escape.
• 1 Samuel 22:1-5 - David at Adullam cave
• 1 Samuel 22:1a - David's distress at Adullam
• 1 Samuel 22:1b-2 - Others gather at Adullam cave
• 1 Samuel 22:3-4 - David cares for his parents
• 1 Samuel 22:5 - David hears from the prophet Gad
• 1 Samuel 22:6-23 - Saul murders the priests
• 1 Samuel 22:6-8 - Saul accuses his aides of treason
• 1 Samuel 22:9-10 - Doeg reports on Ahimelech and David to King Saul.
• 1 Samuel 22:11-15 - Saul accuses Ahimelech of conspiracy with David
• 1 Samuel 22:16-19 - Saul commands the execution of the priests and their families
• 1 Samuel 22:20-23 - David protects Abiathar, the only survivor of Ahimelech’s family.

Application – Care for your parents. Care for those who are survivors. 

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to care for those around me. Help me to care for those who are in need and those who are in trouble. Amen.

Sins to avoid – 

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Care for others like David.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – David escapes to Adullam cave and saves his parents and Abiathar.