Devotion in a divided world A series in 1 Samuel 1 Samuel is Biblical history in story-form. As you read the story, you begin to see that the key to flourishing in this world is learning how to be devoted to God in a divided world. David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 20:1-42) Godly friendship A sobering plan Failed fatherhood The pain of change Questions: David and Jonathan were loyal to one another, but ultimately even more loyal to God than one another. How did this make their friendship so strong? Are friendships like this common? Why or why not? How did David and Jonathan's plan put Jonathan beyond the point of returning to how things were? Look at Saul's fathering of Jonathan in this chapter. What does Saul want for his son? What is motivating Saul? What should Saul want for his son? The circumstances of chapter 20 changed Jonathan's life permanently. Big changes can be very difficult. How well do you manage big changes? How can you face change with more confidence?