Bright Days and Dark Nights
1 Samuel 18:1-16 · November 8, 2023
In “When Life Does Not Meet Expectations,” this message from the life of David explores the lasting value of friendship through David and Jonathan, and the destructive effects of Saul’s jealousy. It encourages us to be faithful friends and confront envy before it leads us down a destructive path.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
03:24 Jonathan and David (1 Samuel 18:1)
06:41 The importance of the gift of friendship in our lives cannot be overstated (Proverbs 18:24; John 15:13; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 1 Corinthians 15:33)
11:55 A life change - David is promoted as a soldier (1 Samuel 18:2)
12:13 Friends help equip each other (1 Samuel 18:3-4)
13:46 Bright days, indeed; however, the dark night is just around the corner (1 Samuel 18:5)
14:50 Saul’s jealousy and envy (1 Samuel 18:6-9)
19:02 The dangers of self-seeking envy (James 3:14-16; Proverbs 14:30; Proverbs 27:4; Philippians 2:3; 2 Corinthians 10:12)
27:30 The distressing spirit from God (1 Samuel 18:10; 1 Samuel 10:11)
32:21 The downward spiral of Saul (1 Samuel 18:10-11)
33:35 David wins the hearts of all Israel and Judah (1 Samuel 18:11-16)
36:20 Endeavor to be the friend that Jonathan was to David
36:47 Deal with jealousy now before it becomes rottenness to your bones
37:43 Saul had it all - What starts with rebellion and disobedience quickly spirals downwards
39:06 Closing prayer
