1 – In verses 1-4, why does David leave Samuel and go back to the royal residence? Was he safe with Samuel in Ramah? Why does Jonathan think David is mistaken in accusing Saul of attempted murder? How does David convince Jonathan?

2 – In verses 5-13, what is David's plan to test Saul and convince Jonathan? Is it a lie? Is it always wrong to lie? What principle governs this decision?

3 – In verses 14-17, why is Jonathan concerned for his family should David become king? How are his concerns addressed? How is this covenant different from 1 Sam 18:3?

4 – In verses 18-23, How is Jonathan' plan clear and clever? What's the purpose of the boy with him? (other than retrieving the arrows)

5 – In verses 24-34, why is Saul initially unconcerned about David's absence? What changed? How does he see through the deception? With what reaction? Why does Saul try to kill his own son, the crown prince? What is Jonathan angry about?

6 – In verses 35-42, if Jonathan was a man of such faith, courage, and character, why wasn't he destined to be the next king? How does David respond to, "The Long and Winding Road," ahead? (see Psm 62:1-2, Psm 23:1) How can we endure, "The Long and Winding Road?" (see 1 Pet 1:7, Lk 14:26-27)