Scripture

1 Samuel 22

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Observation

What did the prophet Gad tell David, and what did David do? What does Saul’s speech in verses 7-8 reveal about his character? What did Doeg tell Saul, and what horrible act did Saul command as a result? How did God preserve the priesthood, and what does David’s response reveal about his character?

Application

Am I more like Saul or David?

Prayer

Pray today’s Scripture back to God:
My Father and my God, Keep me from a heart like Saul–narcissistic, proud, with a victim mentality and prone to rage and violence. Instead, give me a heart like David–compassionate, obedient to you, taking responsibility for the consequences of his actions, and a defender of the oppressed. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen!

Pray to BLESS!

One good way to pray for people is to use the acronym BLESS to pray for God’s blessing on every area of their lives:

• B – BODY (physical health)
• L – Labor (their job or school)
• E – Emotions (emotional health as well as guarding against letting emotions rule)
• S – Social (relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, etc)
• S – Spiritual (remaining true to God and growing in Him)

Spend some time praying for the following people and ministries:

• Fred & Shirley Leonard
• Tris & Chris Miller
• Mark & Michelle Morgan (Cody, Kyle)
• Michael & Jenn Morgan

Ministry:

• Genesis World Mission

CLF:

• That we will devote ourselves to prayer, individually, in small groups, and as a church.

Community: Pray for Star and Eagle

• That city leaders would submit to God
• That people can find and keep gainful employment
• For sound financial management by city officials
• Salvation for unbelievers
• For the mayor, city council members, and public works officials

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong. Everything you do should be done in love. – 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (ISV)