Deeper Christian Life Ministry

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11-08-2019

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…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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RECAP OF OUR LAST STUDY

“Christ’s millennial reign”: After the Great Tribulation,
Jesus Christ will return to the earth with His saints and
reign for one thousand years. This is the Millennial Reign.
During this period, Satan will bound and cast into the
bottomless pit. Devoid of Satan’s influence, Christ’s reign
will be characterised by righteousness, peace and
prosperity. To reign with Him, you must be saved from sin,
abide in Christ and serve Him till the end.

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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TODAY’S STUDY:
LESSON 755: SAUL SLAYS THE PRIESTS AT NOB
MEMORY VERSE: ……
“And the king said to Doeg, turn thou, and fall upon the priests.
And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests, and
slew on that day fourscore and five persons that did wear a linnen
ephod”. 1 Samuel 22:18
TEXT: 1 Samuel 22:1-23

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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INTRODUCTION
David had some difficult moments on his way to the throne. His
experience with Saul underscores the possibility of persecution of
the righteous without a cause (Psalm 34:19). This study exposes
Saul’s sin and cruel determination to destroy innocent David. It
shows the extent to which the king of Israel had sunk morally
because of jealousy and unfounded fear.

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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DAVID’S REFUGE IN THE CAVE OF ADULLAM

1 Samuel 22:1-8
Due to king Saul’s relentless pursuit and determination to kill David,
it was no longer safe for David to go to his house or any other place
within Israel's territory. David found refuge in the cave of Adullam.
There it is believed that he penned Psalm 57:1-11 & 142:1-7. This
tells us that the perplexing situation drew him to seek refuge in God.
Unlike Saul, David did not trade blame for his predicaments; rather,
he took time apart to exalt God’s mercy and power.

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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DAVID’S REFUGE IN THE CAVE OF ADULLAM

1 Samuel 22:1-8
• QUESTION 1: What should be the believer’s attitude during
persecution? – Psalm 142:2,4,5; 57:5,11
• QUESTION 2: What can we learn from the categories of people that
resorted to David? – Matthew 11:28; 1 Peter 5:7
• QUESTION 3: What would the contemporary Christian learn from
the counsel of Prophet Gad to David? – 2 Corinthians 5:7; Joshua
1:6,7; Ephesians 4:11,12

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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DOEG’S REPORT ABOUT DAVID AND AHIMELECH

1 Samuel 22:6-10
Saul combined worldly wisdom, politics and tribal sentiment to get
information about David. Doeg, a servant of Saul, accused Ahimelech
the priest to be David’s accomplice who helped him with food and
sword. Being a descendant of Edom (Esau), he carried on a
generational hatred for the Israelites.
• QUESTION 4: Point out some of the carnal methods king Saul used to
obtain information about David and Jonathan from his servants – 1
Samuel 22:7,8; Proverbs 6:18,19; Colossians 2:8

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CRUEL MURDER OF THE PRIESTS

1 Samuel 22:11-23
Upon the accusation of Ahimelech by Doeg, Saul called him and his
entire house to answer the charges against them which included
conspiracy, giving bread and sword to David, and enquiring from God
for him. Saul’s order to kill Ahimelech and his house was cruel and
barbaric. Children of God should never, for fear of the consequences,
bear false witness against anyone or carry out an ungodly decree.
• QUESTION 5: From the example of Saul’s servants, what should be
the believer’s attitude to ungodly edicts? – 1 Samuel 22:16,17;
Exodus 20:13
…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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CONCLUSION
David’s experience with Saul underscores the possibility of
persecution of the righteous without a cause (Matthew
5:10,11). In persecution, David did not blame his accusers but
took time apart to pray and praise God. This teaches us that
when we are under intense persecution should, we should
pray and reflect. Saul’s servants refused to carry the order to
kill Ahimelech and the priests. Believers are to be subject to
the laws of the land; but when they conflict with God laws,
we should not obey.
…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)