1. Saul Envies David
Memory verse: And Saul was afraid of David, because the lord was with him and was departed from Saul (1 Samuel 18:12)
TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

2. JEAlousy is sinful - Evil - bad
Definition
Saul
SAints
Envy is to be jealous and want something that belongs to another child
This is a nature that is commonly found in a sinner
Envy can lead to anger, crying, tantrum and destruction
Saul was jealous of David and kept fighting David to destroy him
This led to Saul getting killed in a battle
Envy has no good fruit and is not holy
No envy is found in David. As a saint, he feared and obeyed God
Therefore, he was protected by God.
If you love and obey God, He will keep you always

3. David: A Shepherd’ joy
SAUL: A KING’S ANGER

4. David and jonathan

5. Reasons for Saul’s envy
God rejected Saul because he was disobedient
Saul knew David would be king after him and so he was unhappy
David succeeded in all he did because God was with him
Jonathan (Saul's son) was David's friend and he loved David truly
The people loved David because he succeeded in destroying Goliath
The women sang David's praise because he won

6. Divine Protection
Despite Saul's attempt, God made him to fail. Never envy anyone but pray to God to promote you like He did to obedient and faithful David

7. Envy is Dangerous: 1 Sam 18:10-25
Envy is bad and will destroy your friendship with God and others
It makes your friends become your enemy, your prayers are not answered and then send the sinner to hell
Cain killed his brother Abel because he was jealous and God punished him
Joseph’s brother sold him into slavery but God blessed and promoted Joseph

8. Divine protection and promotion for the righteous Psalm 75:1-10
Psalm 23- Protection
Jesus our shepherd
Promotion
Psalm 23 is popularly called the psalm of David. As it:
Reveals Gods divine protection over all his children
Reveals Gods guidance through all our difficulties
David was promoted by God from a shepherd to a king
Joseph was translated from a prisoner to the second best in command
A righteous child will also be blessed while the sinner that repents will be forgiven

9. Questions Saul envied………….. Mention three reasons why Saul envied
Mention two people who suffered wrongly as a result of envy and the consequences upon the envious
Why did Saul fail in his bid to kill David
What should be the attitude of a friend of Jesus to those who envy him?

10. Lesson: envy is of the devil
THOUGHT: I will not be envious of anyone so as to enjoy God’s favour
HOMEWORK: Go home and make peace with those who have offended you. Share the love of Jesus with everyone around you
ACTIVITY: Prayer for forgiveness and cleansing
BIBLE WORD SEARCH
1. Righteous, 2. Envy
3. Jealousy, 4. Prospered Conspired, 6. Divine

11. choruses
1. Let the word of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight Oh Lord
2. Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart
3. He is Lord, He is Lord , Amen

12. references
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