Introduction

Our desire for honour 

Saul's pursuit of honour 

David as a God’s Anointed King, prefiguring Jesus

This chapter will tell us important things about how we relate to Jesus

"Over-desire" → verse 1 Intention to kill, more explicit and focussed than in ch 18

Structure of ch 19: 3 episodes, each with an ironic reversal.

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Episode 1 [verses 1-8]

Ironic reversal = Jonathan was instructed to kill David but saves him.

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Episode 2 [verses 9- 18]

Ironic reversal = Michal was designed to be a trap for David but helps him escape. 

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Episode 3 [verses 19-23]

Ironic reversal = Saul goes against the word of God but spreads it everywhere.

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One big ironic reversal [verse 24]

Saul pursues honour but ends in shame.

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THE BREAKDOWN:

Saul’s rise to kingship (chapters 9-11)

Saul’s decline as parody (19:22-24)

He comes to Ramah (9:6)

Saul comes to Ramah (19:22)

He comes to a well and asks for directions to find Samuel (9:11)

He comes to a well and asks for directions to find Samuel (22)

He prophesies with a group of prophets (10:5-6)

He prophesies with a group of prophets (23)

People marvel: “Is Saul also among the prophets?” (10:12)

People joke: “Is Saul also among the prophets?” (24)

The Spirit comes on Saul and invests him with authority (11:6)

The Spirit comes on Saul and divests him of his clothes (24)

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The key question: How does your pursuit of honour affect your relationship with God's Anointed king?

Pattern in this chapter fulfilled and magnified in the story of Jesus.

Romans 10:11 

As Scripture says, ‘Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.’

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Application 

Do not oppose God's Anointed King by seeking honour for yourself.

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