Introduction

• These events took place around 1000 BC, Saul was Israel’s first king, however he had “rejected the word of the Lord” and was rejected by God as king, although he continued in office
• David become a fugitive in fear for his life

The Opportunity (v 1—7)

• Saul went into the cave to empty his bowels
• Beware of the temptation to extend God’s word
• The cutting away of part of the royal robe was a rejection of Saul as king
• Saul was helpless, David was in the place of power

The Opportunity (v 1—7)

• David had seized something that was not his to grasp
• But David’s repentance made it impossible for any of his men to attack Saul

David’s Speech (v 8—15)

• David showed full respect and deference to the king
• Claimed that it was God that Saul was acting against
• He stated his claim to succeed Saul as king

Saul’s Response (16—22)

• For a brief moment Saul recognised the truth

Application

• What have we learnt this morning?
• Beware of justifying your actions by extending God’s word
• Do not grasp what God has promised to give
• Wait patiently for God to act in His time

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