Jonathan and David: A Noble Friendship – Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Sunday, June 21, 2026 lesson title “Jonathan and David: A Noble Friendship.”, Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Samuel 1:17-27; 21:7. Printed Passages: 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20:16-17, 32-34, 42; 2 Samuel 1:26-27; 21:7. Devotional Reading: Proverbs 27:6, 10-11, 17, 19.

Keep in Mind: “And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city .” (1 Samuel 20:42, KJV)

Unifying Lesson Principle: Amid danger and troubles we may desire support from a trustworthy friend. How does a friend prove trustworthy in a difficult situation? Jonathan proved a trustworthy friend to David desite the paranoia of his father, King Saul, and David honored their friendshi by provining for his son, Mephibosheth, after Jonathan’s death.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Define how Jonathan and David’s loyal love witnesses to God’s love. 2. Develop a heart of loyalty to God. and 3. Practice loyalty and love for God through loving their neighbors.