1 Samuel 14:24-37 & 43-46
1) The
A. Promise land - land flowing with
a. Honey was a picture of prosperity and abundance
B. Manna tasted like honey: God’s
• Philippians 4:19 My God shall supply every need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus
• Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul,
2) Saul’s made a
A. Reasoning was good – if the men have a feast, it will slow them down
a. we cannot just eat honey all day long, there’s work to do!
i. But NO food for fighting will make you weak
B. The men were so hungry the ate meat with
C. We live by principles not laws
a. Judges 11:30 Japheth made a vow to the Lord…. The first thing that comes I’ll sacrifice
3) Jonathan eyes