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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11/23/25
Looking Back
Psalm 9 invites believers to look back with gratitude—remembering God’s faithfulness. As we reflect, we must hold fast to two ...
Danny Schillero
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11/23/25
Looking Forward
John’s vision in Revelation 7 gives believers a fixed point of hope. He describes an innumerable multitude from every nation ...
Danny Schillero
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11/16/25
A Matter of Life and Death
Paul concludes Galatians 2 by showing that the gospel of grace doesn’t lead to lawlessness but produces real transformation. Justification ...
Danny Schillero