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and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 18:14? 2. How did David's success reflect God's presence in 1 Samuel 18:14? 3. What can we learn from David's wisdom in handling success? 4. How does 1 Samuel 18:14 connect to Proverbs about wisdom and success? 5. How can we apply David's example of wisdom in our daily lives? 6. What role does God's presence play in achieving success today? 7. How does 1 Samuel 18:14 demonstrate God's favor in David's life? 8. What does 1 Samuel 18:14 reveal about the relationship between wisdom and success? 9. How does David's success in 1 Samuel 18:14 challenge modern views of leadership? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 18? 11. What does the Bible say about seeing spirits and demons? 12. How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible? 13. In Judges 1:19, if God was with Judah, why couldn’t they overcome iron chariots, suggesting a limitation of divine power? 14. 1 Chronicles 20:1: How does David’s apparent absence during the battle align with or contradict other accounts of his military leadership? Discussion Questions 1. How does the presence of the LORD in David's life compare to His presence in the lives of other biblical figures like Joseph or Moses? 2. In what ways can we seek to ensure that the LORD is with us in our daily lives, as He was with David? 3. How can we remain faithful and continue to prosper spiritually when faced with jealousy or opposition, as David did with Saul? 4. What practical steps can we take to cultivate humility and dependence on God, recognizing that our success comes from Him? 5. How does the promise of Jesus' presence in Matthew 28:20 encourage us in our personal and spiritual growth, similar to how the LORD's presence encouraged David? 1 Samuel 18 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 1 Samuel 18:14 NIV 1 Samuel 18:14 NLT 1 Samuel 18:14 ESV 1 Samuel 18:14 NASB 1 Samuel 18:14 KJV 1 Samuel 18:14 Commentaries Bible Hub