Lord's Day - International KJV Sunday school Lesson, Outline for Teacher's and Student's

 October 4

Lesson 5 (KJV)

Love that Intercedes

Devotional Reading: Matthew 5:43–48

Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1–7; 23:1–18; 2 Samuel 9

1 Samuel 19:1–7

1 And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.

2 But Jonathan Saul’s son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself:

3 And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will tell thee.

4 And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:

5 For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the Lord wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?

6 And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the Lord liveth, he shall not be slain.

7 And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan showed him all those things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times past.

 Key Verse

Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good.—1 Samuel 19:4

Love for One Another

Unit 2: Inclusive Love

Lessons 5–8

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Summarize Jonathan’s defense of David and Saul’s reaction.

2. Explain the risks Jonathan faced in the reconciliation process.

3. Identify opportunities to counsel reconciliation and do so.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. Targeting Peacemakers

B. Lesson Context

I. The Plot (1 Samuel 19:1–3)

A. Execution Order (vv. 1–2)

B. Clemency Plan (v. 3)

II. The Intercession (1 Samuel 19:4–5)

A. Exemplary Record (vv. 4–5b)

B. Rhetorical Question (v. 5c)

Unlikely Friendship

III. The Aftermath (1 Samuel 19:6–7)

A. Vow (v. 6)

The Unbreakable Vow

B. Reconciliation (v. 7)

Conclusion

A. Roles People Play

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Goliath	Go-lye-uth.
Philistine	Fuh-liss-teen or Fill-us-teen.

What Do You Think? Under what circumstances should a Christian violate confidential communication to prevent a wrong? Digging Deeper How does Proverbs 11:13 speak to this issue, if at all?

What Do You Think? Were you to attempt to mediate a reconciliation, what tactics would you consider to be off-limits? Why? Digging Deeper What Scripture passages can you cite to support your answer?

What Do You Think? Under what circumstances should one wait to be asked to mediate a reconciliation rather than taking the personal initiative in doing so? Digging Deeper How does God’s taking the initiative to reconcile us to himself (described in 2 Corinthians 5:18–20) help shape your answer?

What Do You Think? In what situations should one discontinue mediation attempts should those attempts be met with hostility and rejection? Digging Deeper How do 1 Samuel 20:18–33 and Acts 7:23–29 help frame your response?

What Do You Think? In what situations should estranged parties be left to work out reconciliation on their own rather than be encouraged to use a mediator? Digging Deeper How is Christ’s service as a mediator (Hebrews 8:6; etc.) helpful in answering this question, if at all? Why?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, show us opportunities to reconcile strife. Grant us the courage to act and wisdom in speech. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Thought to Remember

Peacemakers seek to turn others away from sin.

 Fields, Lee M., Petra L. Miller, et al. “Love That Intercedes.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2020–2021. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jane Ann Kenney, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 68. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2020. 47. Print.