Saul and Jonathan: When You Need Someone To Show You

Saul and Samuel        Saul and Jonathan        Saul and David 

The story of King Saul and his son Jonathan is an ironic drama.   Typically, it's the father who lives righteously to teach his son good ways.  In this case, it is Jonathan who shows to his father the right way.  

We all need help especially on areas that are difficult to change in our lives.  Humility, sacrifice, forgiveness, hard work, treating others fairly among others.   But God wants us to live victoriously and abundantly.   That is why we he chose people to come alongside us.  


Here are four areas that Jonathan lived better than his father.  Notice how the writer of the book 1 Samuel literary placed them side by side for readers to see the comparison.   These are also areas we may need help with a mentor, confidant or a friend.  

1.  Humility is a hard lesson to learn (1 Sam 13:3 compared to verse 4)
2.  Sacrifice and hard work  (1 Sam 14:6 compared to verse 7)
3.  Treat others fairly (1 Sam 14:33-35 compared to verses 43-44)
4.  Let go of what is beyond your control (1 Sam 19:1 compared to verse 2 and 23:16-18)

  • What areas in your life can benefit if you have a mentor in your life?
  • Identify two from above which areas do you feel need work?
  • Who in your faith community can you engage to help you grow in these areas? 
  



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