JONATHAN’S COURAGEOUS FAITH


1 Samuel 14:1-52

Key Verse: 14:6



  1. What was Jonathan’s secret plan? (1) Why did he not tell his father about his plan? (1) What was Saul doing? Who was with him and why? (2-3)



  1. What was the obstacle Jonathan had to overcome to reach the Philistine outpost? (3-4) How did he demonstrate his courageous faith in the Lord? (6) Think about his view of God and of the Philistines. How did his armor-bearer respond? (7)



  1. How did Jonathan seek God’s sign? (8-10)How did he carry out his plan? (11-13) Think about his co-working, his seeking God’s will and his act of faith. What was the result? (14-15)What can we learn from Jonathan about how to fight spiritual battles in our time?



  1. How did Saul find out Jonathan and his armor-bearer left the camp? (16-17)What was Saul’s sin in interrupting the priest? (18-19)Who returned and joined the battle with Saul and Jonathan? (21-22)How did God give Israel a great victory? (23)



  1. What was his Saul’s sin in restraining his soldiers from eating food? (24) What were the effects of Saul’s selfish oath on his men and his son? (25-35)Why did he try to kill his son Jonathan, and how was Jonathan saved? (36-44)Compare the characters of Jonathan and Saul. What can we learn from this contrast between Jonathan and his father Saul?



  1. Who were the enemies Saul fought against during his life time? (47-48)Who were Saul’s families? (49-52)