Beauty from Ashes: Steal the Spear

BEAUTY FROM ASHES: Steal the Spear

May 4, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE STORY OF SAUL & DAVID:

1. David Saul (1 Samuel 16:14-23).
2. David Saul (1 Samuel 17).
3. Saul David (1 Samuel 18:1-16).
4. Saul repeatedly tried to David (1 Samuel 18:20-23:8).
5. David repeatedly refused to Saul (1 Samuel 24,26).

JESUS TAUGHT US HOW TO STEAL THE SPEAR:

1. We steal the spear when we refuse to . (Mathew 5:38-45)

• We reflect God’s unconditional love by showing to those who mistreat us.

2. We steal the spear when we choose to . (Matthew 6:14-15; Luke 23:34)

• Forgiveness is not excusing or minimizing sin; it’s refusing to on it.

3. We steal the spear when we leave to God. (1 Peter 2:20-24; Romans 12:17-21)

• Followers of Jesus refuse to repay for .

BIG IDEA: God wants to our pain, so we don’t it on others.