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David asserts that the Lord would deal with Saul, v. 10. He refuses to stretch forth his hand against him, v. 11. David takes Saul’s spear and cruse of water, v. 12. • . A deep sleep from the Lord had fallen upon Saul, v. 12. Questions: Was David’s purpose in seek ing Saul a vindictive one? 26:18. Did David show great sagacity in deal ing with Saul ? Ps. 78:70-72. Of what was the spear a symbol? Gen. 49:10. Of what was the cruse of water a sym bol? 25:11. In this act, did David verify Samuel’s prediction ? 13:14. Did David have a real reverence for Saul as God’s anointed? v. 11; 24:6. Did he have faith in God’s purpose con cerning himself? Ps. 37:5-9. What recent experience had David had which strengthened his faith? 25:32, 33. Did the Lord providentially aid David in sending a deep sleep? "Esther 6:1; Isa 29:10. Of whose kingdom and reign is this typ ical? 2:10; 2 Samuel 23:2; Phil 2:9. (3) David Scoffs at Abner, vs. 13-16. David puts distance between himself and Saul’s camp, v. 13. He cries to Abner, Saul’s commander, v 14.
He makes light of Abner, v. 15. He charges him with being recreant to his trust, v. 15. He tells Abner he deserves to be put to death, v. 16. Questions: How did David seek to arouse the attention of Sauk? v. 14. Was his purpose to show the sinfulness of the men who incited Saul? v. 19. • Did he counsel Saul to seek God? Ps. 119:1-8; James 1:13, 14. Had Abner neglected his duty? Ezekiel 33:6. Did David exemplify the New Testament standard ? Matt. 5 :44. What was Saul’s confession? v. 21; Matt. 27:4. What is the lesson for us? Ps. 37:5. PRACTICAL POINTS. (1) Human nature says “strike.” Di vine nature says “stay.” (2) Do not vent your hatred upon men. Leave vengeance to the hand of God. (3) Sometimes we are called to fight Goliath, and sometimes to fly from SauL (4) The sleep of the sinner will have a rude awakening. (5) The purposes of God are made man ifest in His providences. (6) The overruling (Providence over shadowed David. (7) How can we sleep when the cause of our Lord is at stake? (8) When Saul played the fool, he played into the Devil’s hand, v. 21.
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