View source for 1 Samuel 14:1-23 Jonathan's Confidence in God's Deliverance

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		<span style="font-weight:bold;">Jonathan's Confidence in God's Deliverance</span>
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		Nathan Wakefield / Youth Group
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		1 Samuel 14:1&ndash;23
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		The Background
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		Some Review
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		Who were the Israelites facing in 1 Samuel 13:1-7?
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		What foolish action had Saul taken in 1 Samuel 13:8-15?
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		Setting the Stage
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		<a href="https://ref.ly/logosref/Bible.1Sa13.16-18">1 Samuel 13:16-18</a>
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		The Philistines sent out an army which split into three companies.
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		<a href="https://ref.ly/logosref/Bible.1Sa13.19-23">1 Samuel 13:19-23</a>
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		What is the significance of Israel&rsquo;s armament?
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		The Israelites were at a disadvantage because they not only lacked weapons but they lacked the skill to build weapons.
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		Now break into teams and work together to answer the questions on Jonathan&rsquo;s Decision, Jonathan&rsquo;s Confidence, Jonathan&rsquo;s Battle, and The Victory.
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		The Events
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		Jonathan&rsquo;s Decision (14:1-5)
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		What did Jonathan ask his armor bearer to do?
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		<span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;Jonathan asked his armor bearer to cross over into enemy territory.&nbsp;</span>
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		How many men did Saul have with him?
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		<span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;Saul had 600 men with him.&nbsp;</span>
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		Jonathan&rsquo;s Confidence (14:6-12)
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		According to verse six, what gave Jonathan his confidence?
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		<span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;Jonathan&rsquo;s confidence was in God.  He explicitly states that a small force or a large force doesn&rsquo;t really matter because God can save them regardless.&nbsp;</span>
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		What plan did Jonathan devise in order to decide if he should go down into battle or stay put? 
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		<span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;He planned to cross over to the Philistines and reveal himself to them. If they invited him to come down to them then he would attack.&nbsp;</span>
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		How did the Philistines respond to seeing Jonathan?
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		<span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;The Philistines mocked Jonathan and his armor bearer and then proceeded to ask them to come down to them.&nbsp;</span>
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		Jonathan&rsquo;s Battle (14:13-14)
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		Upon being invited to come down to the Philistines, how did Jonathan respond?
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		<span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;Jonathan and his armor bearer began killing the philistines.&nbsp;</span>
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		How successful was the attack that Jonathan and his armor bearer made?
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		<span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;They were able to kill about 20 men.&nbsp;</span>
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		The Victory (14:15-23)
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		According to verse 15, what was the result of Jonathan&rsquo;s attack?
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		<span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;Jonathan&rsquo;s attack led to confusion and panic among the Philistines.&nbsp;</span>
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		Meanwhile, back in the camp, what  did Saul&rsquo;s camp notice was happening with the Philistines?
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		<span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;Saul&rsquo;s camp noticed that the Philistines were dispersing.&nbsp;</span>
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		How did Saul and all his people respond when they noticed that the Philistines were in disarray?
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		<span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;In verse 20 we see that they went into battle.&nbsp;</span>
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		How did the battle go for the Israelites?
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		<span style="text-decoration:underline;">&nbsp;We see that the victory was total. So much so that those who had deserted and who were hiding even joined in.&nbsp;</span>
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		Conclusion
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		So how does this apply to me?
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		What are some of the things that you are tempted to place your confidence in?
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		Have you ever had an experience where God provided for you in an unexpected way?
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		How can you be prepared to step out in faith when God calls you to take such a step?
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		<span style="font-style:italic;">Characteristics of  True Inspiration</span>.
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		1.	It is Distinguished by Individuality
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		2.	It Contemplates an End Conformable to the End for Which Christ Died
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		3.	It is Characterized by Freedom from Personal Vanity
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		4.	It is Marked by Implicit Dependence on the Power of God
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		5.	It is Marked Also by the Buoyancy of Hope
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		<span style="font-size:11.2pt;">H. D. M. Spence-Jones, ed., 1 Samuel, The Pulpit Commentary (London; New York: Funk &amp; Wagnalls Company, 1909), 247.</span>
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		Remember, God Can Accomplish Great Things Through Mere People!
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