Love's Vow: Reassurance by the Faithfulness of Christ

** CONGREGATIONAL READING - 1 Samuel 20:1-42 **

I. EXPOSITION FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING

Background for Our Chapter

1. David's First Fight, 1 Sam 17:1-58
2. David's Faithful Friend, 1 Sam 18:1-30
3. David's Fleeing Fiendish Saul, 1 Sam 19:1-24
4. David's Fearful Field, 1 Sam 20:1-42

Brief Outline of Our Chapter

1. David Covenant with Jonathan, 1 Sam 20:1-23
2. David Concealed in the Field, 1 Sam 20:24-34
3. David Clear About Saul's Intent, 1 Sam 20:35-42

II. EXHORTATION FOR OUR APPLICATION

Love's Reality

1. God's Nature, 1 Jn 4:8
2. God's Salvation, John 3:16
3. Opposes the World, 1 Jn 2:15

Love's Response

1. Our Continuous Need, 1 Sam 20:17
2. Our Communion with Believers, 1 Jn 4:7-8
3. Our Christian Witness, John 13:35
4. Our Compassionate Grace, Matt 5:44-45

Love's Reward

1. Fellowship with God, 1 Jn 4:12
2. Fearlessness, 1 Jn 4:17-18
3. Forgiveness, 1 Pet 4:8 (Prov 10:12)
4. Fulfills, Rom 13:8
5. Fills, Eph 5:18; Rom 5:5