Irmela Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Q3. (1 Samuel 23:14-18) Why does Jonathan visit David in the wilderness? What risk is there for David? What risk is there for Jonathan? What do you think it meant to David? Have you ever received a visit from a friend when you needed it most? Jonathan still remains true to his earlier covenant with David. He remains his friend and encourages David. In fact promising David his loyalty when he, David is king. Jonathan is willing to submit to God's will in this whereas Saul is in rebellion and wants the kingdom for his family. Both Jonathan and David know that Saul will not hesitate to kill them if he finds out that there had been communication between them. David was greatly encouraged by Jonathan's actions and words. It is amazing how often God arranges a contact just in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissi Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 1. Why does Jonathan visit David in the wilderness? 2. What risk is there for David? 3. What risk is there for Jonathan? 4. What do you think it meant to David? 5. Have you ever received a visit from a friend when you needed it most? ---- 1. I'm certain that Jonathan visited David to let him know that the terms of their loyal friendship still applied. Though Jonathan was in the retinue of his father Saul, he remained loyal to David, expecting to be his "number two." 2. David had little risk. He knew Jonathan would not reveal his whereabouts. 3. Jonathan, in contrast, assumed a large risk. His father could have discovered Jonathan's visit to David ... or someone with Jonathan could have revealed what had happened. 4. From a geopolitical standpoint, David would see this visit as reaffirming a stated contract between himself and Jonathan. From a personal standpoint, it must have been comforting to know that his friendship was intact in spite of the many months(?) that had passed without contact with Jonathan. 5. No. Not in the past few years. God has forced me to be alone with Him when times are rough by eliminating the support/compassion of Christians. I have learned to not let nearby people know of my needs because God alone must meet those needs, in His time. Running to others for support and comfort is an understandable response of either seculars or Christians, but it is not a mature Christian response. Although it may bind together the church to help someone, this may actually be delaying that person's maturing in Christ. Horizontal dependencies are an early stage in the Christian life ... not the end stage. Just as we die alone, we die to our flesh alone, that is, with God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolaas A.P. Mostert Posted July 12 Report Share Posted July 12 Q3. (1 Samuel 23:14-18) Why does Jonathan visit David in the wilderness? To encourage David. What risk is there for David? Jonathan travels with his father's army and may compromise David's location. What risk is there for Jonathan? That the men of the army will tell Saul about Jonathan and David's meeting, What do you think it meant to David? It means a lot and it encourage David. Have you ever received a visit from a friend when you needed it most? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyT Posted July 27 Report Share Posted July 27 Q3. (1 Samuel 23:14-18) Why does Jonathan visit David in the wilderness? To check on his dearest friend. What risk is there for David? Jonathan could betray him. What risk is there for Jonathan? His dad or David's troops could kill him. What do you think it meant to David? It was the encouragement he needed. Have you ever received a visit from a friend when you needed it most? Yes, and it's like a drop of water when you're severely parched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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