1. DAVID MOURNS THE DEATH OF SAUL AND JONATHAN
Youth Search
the Scriptures
Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Canada

2. The Paradox of a God-fearing life
Saul, David’s arch-enemy is dead!
Jonathan: The only alternative to David is dead
All the house of Saul have perished
Contrary to human reasoning: DAVID WEPT
If you were David, what would your reaction be?

3. the memory verse for our last study?
Main Text
2Samuel 1:17
2Samuel 1:1-27
Can someone recite
the memory verse for our last study?

4. DAVID’S JUDGEMENT ON THE LIER
The Amalekite said he killed Saul
If this is true then, it puts a question mark on the accuracy of the Bible accounts in 1Samuel 31:1-4.
What is the truth about this story?

5. The Amalekite lied…
Saul would not have asked an Amalekite to kill him based on 1Samuel 31:4
All other Bible stories about the death of Saul and Jonathan does not agree with the story told by the Amalekite (1 Chronicles 10:1-6)

6. Accomplices of the sin of lying
Proverbs 6:16-19; 10:19; 11:9,13; 20:19; Revelation 21: 27
Character assassination
Talebearing
Hatred
Unkind remarks
Flattery
Insincerity / Hypocrisy
Gossiping
Backbiting
Slander
Misrepresentation
False-witnessing
Talkativeness

7. Why do some youths tell lies today?
To get undue favour
To please people
To avoid punishment
To gain promotion

8. What are the consequences of telling lies?
Disgrace (Proverbs 18:13)
Division (Proverbs 6:19)
Destruction (Acts 5:1-3 )
Death (2 Samuel 1:15)
Damnation (Revelation 21:8)

9. What do we learn from David’s displeasure on the action of the Amalekite?
David punished the Amalekite for saying he touched the anointed of the Lord
Therefore Christian youths must be very careful not to touch others, especially the leaders through their:
Speech or Actions (1Chron.16:22; Psalm 105:15)

10. David’s reaction to the death of Saul and Jonathan
He spoke well of Saul without making any reference to the personal problems that had existed between them (v.17-19)
He focused on the good side of Saul by drawing attention to the pleasant relationship between him and Jonathan (v.23, 26-27)
We should not delight in spreading news of the calamity that befall those who treat us with disdain (v.20-22)

11. Lessons from David’s lamentation
We are to share both the joy and the pains of our brothers and sisters in the Lord.
We must not poison the minds of others with negative stories of what happened between us and someone else
We are to show serious concern for those who lose something in the cause of doing service in God’s kingdom.
We must not rejoice when those who treated us badly falls or fails

12. He provided a lasting solution
One key Lesson
David analyzed the cause of Israelites defeat…
He provided a lasting solution
2 Samuel 1:18

13. Questions? What do some young boys and girls do to get undue favour?
What does God’s word say about pleasing men to get advantage?
What should be our attitude to those who seek advantage through deceit?
What is our responsibility to God’s children who suffer some losses or have some gains?
Mention commendable attitude of David when heard about Saul’s death.
What can we learn from the reaction of David to the news of Saul’s death?

14. References for Images used on cover slides and slides 4 and 11
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