1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 18:21?

2. How does 1 Samuel 18:21 illustrate Saul's manipulation for personal gain?

3. What does Saul's plan reveal about his character and intentions?

4. How can we guard against using others for selfish purposes, like Saul?

5. Compare Saul's actions in 1 Samuel 18:21 with Proverbs 26:24-26.

6. How can we seek God's wisdom to discern others' true intentions?

7. Why did Saul offer his daughter to David in 1 Samuel 18:21?

8. How does 1 Samuel 18:21 reflect Saul's intentions towards David?

9. What does 1 Samuel 18:21 reveal about Saul's character and leadership?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 18?

11. 1 Samuel 18:20–21: Why would Saul offer his daughter Michal to David if he intended to harm him, and does this suggest inconsistencies within the narrative?

12. Why did Michal help David escape from Saul?

13. 1 Samuel 18:17-27: Is the story of David collecting Philistine foreskins historically plausible, and what does it imply about the reliability of the text?

14. Why does 1 Samuel 13:3-4 give conflicting impressions of who actually attacked the Philistine garrison, Jonathan or Saul?1. How does Saul's manipulation of his daughter Michal reflect the dangers of using relationships for personal gain? Can you identify similar situations in today's world?

2. In what ways does David's experience with Saul and Michal demonstrate the need for discernment in our relationships? How can we apply this in our own lives?

3. How does the account of David and Saul illustrate the concept of God's sovereignty over human plans? Can you think of a time when you saw God's plan prevail despite human intentions?

4. What can we learn from David's response to adversity and opposition? How can we apply his example of faithfulness in our own challenges?

5. How do the events in 1 Samuel 18:21 connect with the broader account of David's life and God's promises to him? How does this encourage you in your own walk with God?1. How does the friendship between David and Jonathan challenge your understanding of loyalty?

2. In what ways can we see God's favor in David's life in this chapter?

3. How does Saul's jealousy of David mirror modern-day scenarios? Can you think of any personal examples?

4. How did Saul's jealousy evolve into fear, and what does this tell us about the nature of envy?

5. How do you interpret Saul's attempts to harm David?

6. Discuss David's attitude towards Saul's hostility. How would you react in a similar situation today?

7. In what ways do you relate to David, Jonathan, and Saul's characters in this chapter?

8. How can you apply the lessons from David's and Jonathan's friendship in your own relationships?

9. What role does the people's praises play in fueling Saul's jealousy?

10. Saul used his own daughter Michal as bait in a trap for David. What does this reveal about his character?

11. How did God protect David in the face of Saul's envy and malicious intentions?

12. How can the story of Saul's jealousy towards David be a cautionary tale for us today?

13. How do you deal with jealousy or envy in your own life?

14. How does 1 Samuel 18 reflect the statement that “Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7)?

15. How does David's growing reputation among Israel and other nations parallel the growth of Christianity today?

16. In spite of repeated success, David remains humble. How can we practice humility in our victories today?

17. Saul’s paranoia led him to make irrational decisions. How can we guard our hearts and minds from paranoia?

18. Saul misused his position of power out of fear and jealousy. How can we use our positions responsibly today?

19. How does David’s faith in God impact his actions throughout the chapter?

20. Jonathan gave up his royal garments and weapons to David. What can we learn from his act of selflessness and surrender?

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