Escape (1 Samuel 27:1-12)

I. Intro
Big Idea: Christ frees us to face what we fear.
II. One of These Days
A. David forgot that the LORD was his refuge. 1 Samuel 27:1; Psalm 11:1
B. David was stressed. 1 Samuel 27:2-4
III. Assigned
A. David had a plan. 1 Samuel 23:16, 27:5; Proverbs 3:5-6
B. Successful schemes aren’t always the best. 1 Samuel 27:6
IV. Raiding
A. David committed atrocities. 1 Samuel 27:8-9; Exodus 23:30-32; Hebrew 12:1
B. David found himself living a lie. 1 Samuel 27:10; John 8:32
V. Philistine Territory
A. We can become comfortable in our trespasses. 1 Samuel 27:11; Hebrews 4:13
B. Remember who you are. 1 Samuel 27:12; 28:1-2

​The Next Step
§ In 1 Samuel 26 David seems confident as he confronts Saul, but in 1 Samuel 27 he fears Saul and flees to Philistine territory. Can you relate to David? If so, how?
§ David lies a couple of times in this passage. Are there any circumstances under which it’s ok to lie?
§ Why is it dangerous to think that just because things are going our way, God is answering our prayers?
§ How can judging people’s motives, instead of their words and actions be dangerous?
§ Why would it be a mistake to make David the hero of this account?
§ How can we apply this passage to our lives together as a church?

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