David's Kindness Towards Saul - The Book of 1 Samuel

In this Bible Story, Saul seeks redemption and David has the perfect opportunity to take Saul’s life and end his suffering as an exile, but chose to show Saul mercy. The two embraced as father and son, and David is restored to good standing among Israel. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 24. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 24:4 from the King James Version.Episode 90: David and the men who gathered around him were living in the forests of Judah when a message came to him that the Philistines were raiding the people of Keilah. So David inquired of God and he and his men went to save the city! But with Saul still after him, he was forced to go on the run again. One day as Saul was hunting David, he went into a cave to rest. He had no idea that David and his men were hiding in the back of that cave. God had placed an opportunity for revenge in front of David, but David chose to spare his life. Showing us that it is better in God’s eyes for us to choose mercy rather than vengeance.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.