EVERLASTING FRIENDSHIP IN THE LORD


1 Samuel 20:1-42

Key Verse: 20:42




  1. After seeking Samuel’s spiritual help, how did David explain his situation to Jonathan? (1-3)What pain did David bear to keep friendship with Jonathan?



  1. What kind of help did David ask Jonathan? (5-8) How willing was Jonathan to help David? (4,9)



  1. What did Jonathan agree to do and how would this help David? (10-13a)On what basis did Jonathan make a covenant with David? What was the content of the covenant? (13b-17)



  1. How did Jonathan make a secret sign to communicate with David? (18-23)



  1. What did Jonathan discover about Saul’s intention? (24-33)How did Jonathan respond? (34) How did Jonathan warn David (35-40)



  1. In their grief, what did Jonathan and David do to confirm their friendship? What can we learn here about friendship in the Lord? How is this like Jesus’ friendship with us? (Jn 15:13-15) How is friendship in the Lord different from other friendship?