Love, Loss, Lamentation
David’s lament over the deaths of Saul and Jonathan invited Israel to feel their grief and provided direction for their sorrow. As Alistair Begg explains, David buried Saul’s past offenses, choosing instead to focus on the good that had been lost. His poem highlighted the bravery Saul and Jonathan displayed, the unity they enjoyed, and the prosperity Saul created. At the same time, his deep anguish over Jonathan’s death points us to Jesus as the friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Topics: Biblical Figures, Death, Friendship, Grief, Sadness, Sorrow
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09/01/24
They Have Kept My Word
Just hours from the agony of Calvary, Jesus prayed to His Father in front of His disciples. In this message ...
Alistair Begg
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08/25/24
Before the World Existed
In His High Priestly Prayer, recorded in John 17, Jesus prayed for Himself and all His followers—including believers today. Alistair ...
Alistair Begg
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08/18/24
"The Hour Has Come"
When “the hour had come” for the fulfillment of Jesus’ earthly ministry, He turned to God the Father in prayer ...
Alistair Begg