Focal Passage Outline and Scripture Passages:
Saul Plots (1 Sam. 22:17-20)
David Pleads (1 Sam. 23:1-5)
God Provides (1 Sam. 23:6,9-13)

Background Passage:
1 Samuel 21:1–23:14

Focal Passages:
1 Samuel 22:17-20; 23:1-6,9-13

What This Lesson Is About:
This lesson is about David’s seeking the Lord’s leadership for every decision.

How This Lesson Can Impact Your Life:
This lesson can encourage you to seek God and follow His leadership regardless of the outcome.

Focal Passage Outline and Scripture Passages:
When Wills Clash (Jonah 1:1-3,17)
Concerning Grace and Second Chances (Jonah 3:1-5,10)
What God Cares About Most (Jonah 4:5-11)

Background Passage:
Jonah 1–4

Focal Passages:
Jonah 1:1-3,17; 3:1-5,10; 4:5-11

What This Lesson Is About:
This lesson is about those who claim they want to know God’s will but resist carrying out clear, divine instructions when they learn God’s will differs from their desires.

How This Lesson Can Impact Your Life:
You can admit that any believer may be tempted to resist carrying out God’s clear instructions if those instructions differ from his or her own desires. You can appreciate that God is gracious toward those who initially resist Him, and can discover that following God’s will always relates to helping fulfill His redemptive purpose.