1. Persevering To Do Good Expository Teachings on the book of 1 Samuel Chap 24-25

2. I.The Birth of Samuel and His Call................... 1:1-3:21 II.Loss of the Ark to the Philistines and Its Recovery ……………. 4:1-7:17 III.Selection of Saul and His Reign................ 8:1-15:35 IV.Selection of David and the Conflict Between David and Saul....... 16:1-31:13

3. A. David anointed as next king; Spirit comes on him......... 16:1-13 B. Spirit of God departs from Saul...................... 16:14-23 C. David and Goliath............................................ 17:1-58 D. Conflict between Saul, David, Jonathan... 18:1-24:22 E. Samuel’ s death...................................................... 25:1 F. David, Nabal, and Abigail................................ 25:2-44

4. “After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the Desert of En Gedi.” So Saul took three thousand able young men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags of the Wild Goats.” Vs 1-2 - En-gedi. —It was a lofty plateau, upon the tops of cliffs some 2,000 feet above the Dead Sea and about 200 yards from Dead Sea. - En-gedi—still known as Ain-jedy, the Fountain of the Kid—is a beautiful oasis, in the barren wilderness to the south of Judah.

5.  David’s Suffering led him to live a life of Integrity “He said to his men, “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed, or lay my hand on him; for he is the anointed of the Lord.” With these words David sharply rebuked his men and did not allow them to attack Saul.” 24: 6-7 The Bible gives him a certificate: “He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance. And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” Ps 78: 70-72

6. - Joseph, who was ill treated by his brothers, accused by his owners and forgotten by his beneficiaries endured a lot of suffering. It only refined his Character. “But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them.” Gen 50: 19-21

7. - Job suffered through the death of his children, destruction of his property and being afflicted with painful sores on his body. Yet when he was crushed there was a fragrance of Godly character that emanated from his life. “At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.” Job 1: 20-22

8. Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They're the only ones who can take it." It is so strange that When the King of Kings came down from heaven to save us; we laid our hands on him and crucified him.

9. “You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. You know what has happened throughout the province of Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached— how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. “We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a cross, but God raised him from the dead on the third day and caused him to be seen.” Acts 10:36-40

10. “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” 1 Pet 4: 12-13 Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that at the time seemed especially desolating and painful with particular satisfaction. Indeed, I can say with complete truthfulness that everything I have learned in my 75 years in this world, everything that has truly enhanced and enlightened my experience, has been through affliction and not through happiness. Malcolm Muggeridge

11.  Saul’s Repentance was very Shallow “When David finished saying this, Saul asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” And he wept aloud. “You are more righteous than I,” he said. “You have treated me well, but I have treated you badly. You have just now told me about the good you did to me; the Lord delivered me into your hands, but you did not kill me.” 24: 16-18 “Now swear to me by the Lord that you will not kill off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s family.” So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.” 24: 21-22

12. - The greek meaning of the word Repentance is “ Metanoia”, “Meta” means – Change and “Noia” means Mind. It’s a change of the mind. Repentance involves 4 things:  Withdrawing from ourselves,  Turning to God,  Laying aside the old, and  Putting on "a new mind”.