Journal Through the Bible: Week 39 Thursday

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I Samuel chapter 19

Saul's behavior toward David, now his son-in-law, went from bad to worse. He attempted to kill David again in his house, in David's own bed, and in Samuel's house. The messengers that Saul sent to take David from Samuel suddenly found themselves prophesying. When Saul went to visit Samuel himself he found himself one of the prophets.

Does God issue any commands in this chapter?

• God did not speak in this chapter.

Does God make any promises?

• God did not speak in this chapter.

Does this chapter teach anything about Jesus?

• David is a type of Christ in this chapter. He was hated by those to whom he ministered and Saul and his followers tried to kill him. Jesus was hated by those to whom He ministered and they tried to kill him numerous times.

Does this chapter teach anything about yet future events?

• None that I identified.

Psalm 59

Does this psalm teach anything about Jesus?

• This is a psalm of the innocent being hounded by the workers of iniquity. It was written by David during the time when Saul sent to take him from his bed but it also describes the life and work of Jesus.
• The psalmist speaks of the day when he will be set over his enemies. He is patiently awaiting that time. This is also a type of Christ who will judge His enemies. He is patiently awaiting that time.
• David asks God to judge his enemies using their own words. Jesus warned His followers to be careful how they judge because those words can be used against them. We will give an account for every word we've spoken.

Does this psalm teach anything about yet-future events?

• The LORD shall one day laugh at the evil doers who have mocked Him since the world began. One day everything will get set right and the wicked will be consumed.
• David speaks of singing of God's power after circumstances have been set straight and the enemies have been vanquished. One day the redeemed of the LORD will come with singing unto Zion and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads (Isaiah 51:11). Revelation tells of the redeemed joyfully singing in Heaven.