◄ 1 Samuel 20:31 ►
For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingship shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 20:31? 2. How does 1 Samuel 20:31 reveal Saul's intentions towards David's kingship? 3. What does Saul's reaction in 1 Samuel 20:31 teach about jealousy and power? 4. How can we guard against envy as seen in 1 Samuel 20:31? 5. How does 1 Samuel 20:31 connect to God's sovereignty over leadership? 6. What lessons from 1 Samuel 20:31 apply to handling threats to God's plans? 7. Why did Saul want to kill David according to 1 Samuel 20:31? 8. How does 1 Samuel 20:31 reflect Saul's understanding of kingship? 9. What does 1 Samuel 20:31 reveal about the nature of jealousy and power? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 20? 11. How can Ezekiel 37:25-28's everlasting covenant and sanctuary be understood when there seems to be no clear historical or present-day fulfillment matching this depiction? 12. Why does Saul's sudden rage toward Jonathan in 1 Samuel 20:30-33 seem disproportionate and historically uncontextualized? 13. (Genesis 37:34-35) Do the customs of mourning described align with verifiable ancient practices, or do they hint at anachronistic traditions introduced later? 14. What are the key events in 1 Samuel? Discussion Questions 1. How does Saul's jealousy towards David reflect the dangers of allowing envy to take root in our hearts? 2. In what ways can we see God's sovereignty at work in the conflict between Saul and David? 3. How does Jonathan's friendship with David challenge us to be loyal friends, even when it is costly? 4. What lessons can we learn from Saul's disobedience and its consequences for his kingdom? 5. How can David's courage in the face of adversity inspire us to trust God in our own challenging situations? 1 Samuel 20 Bible Study Questions 1. How does David communicate his fear and concern to Jonathan at the beginning of the chapter? How can this apply to our communication within friendships today? 2. In what ways does Jonathan's loyalty to David challenge societal expectations? What can we learn from his loyalty to a friend over his loyalty to his family? 3. How do Jonathan and David use the New Moon feast to understand Saul's intentions? What does this suggest about their strategic thinking and faith in God? 4. How does the covenant between Jonathan and David reflect their faith and commitment to each other? How can we apply this in modern relationships? 5. Discuss the role of trust in David and Jonathan's relationship. How did it influence their actions? 6. Explore the impact of Saul's anger on his relationships, particularly with his son Jonathan. 7. How does Saul’s reaction to David’s absence confirm his ill intentions towards him? What does this teach us about interpreting actions of others? 8. How does the parting of Jonathan and David reflect the sorrow and pain of their situation? How can we handle such emotional moments in our lives? 9. How is the concept of covenant significant in this chapter? How does it tie into the broader theme of covenants in the Bible? 10. Explore the theme of sacrifice in this chapter. What sacrifices are made and why? 11. Why does David trust Jonathan, despite knowing that he is Saul's son? What does this teach us about trust? 12. How does 1 Samuel 20 challenge the traditional expectations of loyalty to one's family versus friends? 13. Discuss the theme of betrayal in this chapter. How does it manifest and what are the consequences? 14. What can we learn from David's resilience and faith during this difficult period in his life? 15. How does Jonathan balance his loyalty towards his father and his friendship with David? How can we apply this in situations where we have conflicting loyalties? 16. How do David and Jonathan's actions demonstrate their faith in God during this trial? 17. Discuss the symbolic meaning of Saul's thrown spear. What does it represent? 18. How can David and Jonathan's friendship serve as an example for us in present day living? 19. What does the chapter teach about dealing with people who have ill intentions against us? 20. How can the narrative of David, Jonathan, and Saul in 1 Samuel 20 be used as a guide for dealing with conflicts and challenges in our own relationships? Links 1 Samuel 20:31 NIV 1 Samuel 20:31 NLT 1 Samuel 20:31 ESV 1 Samuel 20:31 NASB 1 Samuel 20:31 KJV 1 Samuel 20:31 Commentaries Bible Hub