Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 19:1-17

Bryan Buck

Quotes for Reflection

William Blaikie, 1 Samuel

In the case of Jesus Christ, we have all the noble qualities of Jonathan in far higher excellence than his, and we have this further consideration, that for us He has laid down His life, and that none who receive His friendship can ever be separated from His love.”

Jeremey Linneman, Why Do We Feel Lonely at Church?

It’s helpful to think of our daily lives in terms of discipleship patterns, the habits of life we have learned both intentionally and unintentionally. In this broad sense, discipleship is always happening: We become what we consume, as our patterns of life direct and dictate our deepest feelings, thoughts, and motives. We are ...