1. What endeared Jonathan to David? …to us? I. Undaunted Courage

2. 1. Commanded one-third of Israel’s army, 1 Sm. 13:2 (v.5) 2. Led an attack against Philistines, v.3  Most draftees hid (6-7)... In cavesIn thickets In rocksIn holes In pitsOver Jordan

3. 1. Commander 2. Surprise attack 3. Scouted Philistine defenses… *Attacked (1 Sm.14:1…7-14) *Routed (1 Sm.14:21-24) People didn’t know (14:1-3). Humility Seems foolish (14:6). Faith (Jo.23:10)

4. Michmash

5. II. Self-Sacrificing Friendship I. Undaunted Courage

6. 1 Sm.17 1 Sm.18:1 1 Sm.19:2 2 Sm.1:26 Devotion to David left him w. nothing to gain, yet he maintained it

7. Jonathan’s three covenants 1. Loved David as his own soul 1. Loved David as his own soul, 18:3-4 – Jn.13:1; 15:13; Ro.8:37 (Mt.26:28) 2. Protected David from Saul 2. Protected David from Saul, 1 Sm.20 What are we saved from? Our Sin What is the consequence? God’s Wrath

8. God’s love sought to save Ep.2:4 1 Jn.4:10 God’s justice required wrath Jn.3:36 Ro.1:18 God’s Son: the solution 1 Th.5:9

9. 3.Reassured David 1. Loved David as own soul, 18:1-4 2. Protected David from Saul, 20 3. Reassured David, 1 Sm.23:18  Jn.5:25  Ac.2:36  1 Jn.3:19

10. Pro.18:24 We can be Lord’s friend, Jn.15:14-15 (Jn.11:11; Ja.2:23) We can befriend each other, Jn.13:34. 3 Jn.14 “What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies” – Aristotle

11. I. Undaunted Courage II. Self-Sacrificing Friendship III. Encouraging Words

12. 1 Sm.23:14-16 David was in trouble. Ps.52, 54, 57, 59 Jonathan came w. help No soldiers No money No weapons No pardon

13. Jonathan brought encouragement 1 Sm.23: 16, strengthened hand in the Lord 17, David would rule, not Jonathan 18, renewed their covenant Ac.4:36; 11:23; 15:31…

14. I. Undaunted Courage II. Self-Sacrificing Friendship III. Encouraging Words IV. Faithfulness Until Death

15. 1 Sm.31 Mount Gilboa - Jonathan remained true to David and devoted to his father 2 Sm.1:23. Got along w. everyone  Ph.2:3  2 Sm.1:12, 17-27