Day 87: LOYALTY, Mercy, and Divine Timing in 1 Samuel 22-24 | Bible In A Year (CSB)

On Day 87 of our "Bible in a Year" journey, we explore 1 Samuel 22-24, where David, now a fugitive, gathers outcasts and spares Saul’s life twice despite opportunities for vengeance. Saul’s paranoia leads to the tragic slaughter of priests, contrasting with David’s restraint and trust in God’s justice amid escalating tension.

Questions:
1. Saul’s order to kill the priests in chapter 22 stems from his rejection of God’s authority—how does this act deepen our understanding of sin as not just personal failure, but a cosmic rebellion against divine order?

2. David’s refusal to harm Saul, the Lord’s anointed, in chapters 23-24 reflects a profound trust in God’s timing—how does this challenge us theologically to surrender our desire for control to God’s sovereign plan?

3. David’s mercy toward Saul prefigures Christ’s call to love enemies—how might this narrative invite us to reconsider the interplay between justice, forgiveness, and the transformative power of grace in God’s redemptive story?

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