In his confrontation with Nabal, God uses Abigail to teach David to trust God to deal with his enemies, not with vengeance but with justice.

After Saul kills the priests at Nob, David’s contrite heart results in a growing dependence on God and profound lesson in leadership.

God continues His work of shaping David’s character and deepening his faith.

Saul develops a hatred of David, tries to kill him directly and indirectly and is consumed by jealousy, fear and delusional paranoia.

David, anointed to be the next king of Israel, plays music in Saul’s court, soothing his spirit, and declares Goliath the enemy of the true God of Israel.

The LORD rejects Saul as King and David is anointed as king, with the Spirit annoying him as well for service.

Saul’s downward spiral continues as his troops defy him and as he defiantly disobeys the Lord.

Saul’s fear and pride lead him to destructive decisions that affect his family and the nation of Israel.

Saul deals with his first crisis as king and Samuel delivers his farewell address.

Samuel proclaims Saul king and gives him three signs from God to confirm his anointing.