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The Grand Narrative: “Jonathan, David & Mephibosheth” (1 Samuel 19 & 20)

“Jonathan, David & Mephibosheth” (1 Samuel 19 & 20)

 

Published 6 Nov. 2025

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⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes

  1. 1️⃣ Misjudging godly friendship through suspicion or jealousy (1 Sam 19:1-2).
  2. 2️⃣ Letting anger override reason and righteousness (1 Sam 20:30-33).
  3. 3️⃣ Ignoring divine warnings because of pride (1 Sam 19:9-10).
  4. 4️⃣ Forgetting covenants made in the presence of God (1 Sam 20:42).
  5. 5️⃣ Viewing mercy as weakness instead of strength (2 Sam 9:7).

💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures

  1. 1️⃣ Failure of Saul to master jealousy destroyed his legacy (1 Sam 19:9-10).
  2. 2️⃣ Failure to protect relationships threatened by envy (1 Sam 20:31).
  3. 3️⃣ Failure to value faithful counsel (1 Sam 19:4-5).
  4. 4️⃣ Failure to honor oaths made before the Lord (1 Sam 20:42).
  5. 5️⃣ Failure to recognize mercy as God’s heart for leadership (2 Sam 9:7).

🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins

  1. 1️⃣ Hatred fueled by envy (1 Sam 19:9-10).
  2. 2️⃣ Breaking sacred trust and friendship (1 Sam 20:8).
  3. 3️⃣ Pride that refuses reconciliation (1 Sam 19:24).
  4. 4️⃣ Neglecting compassion toward the weak (2 Sam 9:3).
  5. 5️⃣ Forgetting the mercy we’ve received from God (Matt 18:33).

🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes

  1. 1️⃣ Jonathan’s loyalty reflected divine love (1 Sam 20:17).
  2. 2️⃣ David kept his covenant despite cost (2 Sam 9:1).
  3. 3️⃣ Mephibosheth’s humility honored the king’s grace (2 Sam 9:8).
  4. 4️⃣ Mercy triumphed over revenge (2 Sam 9:7).
  5. 5️⃣ God’s covenant faithfulness shone through human kindness (Ps 103:17).

🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons

  1. 1️⃣ Godly friendship mirrors His love for us (Jn 15:13).
  2. 2️⃣ True loyalty stands firm in adversity (Prov 17:17).
  3. 3️⃣ Mercy restores dignity to the broken (2 Sam 9:7).
  4. 4️⃣ Covenant faithfulness reflects God’s own nature (Deut 7:9).
  5. 5️⃣ Grace extended deepens gratitude lived (Col 3:12-14).

🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles

  1. 1️⃣ Lead with loyalty, not self-interest (1 Sam 20:4).
  2. 2️⃣ Honor promises even when inconvenient (2 Sam 9:1).
  3. 3️⃣ Extend grace to former enemies (Matt 5:44).
  4. 4️⃣ Leaders after God’s heart reflect His compassion (1 Sam 13:14).
  5. 5️⃣ True greatness is proven in mercy (Lk 6:36).