I Samuel 25: Two Outlines

First Outline of I Samuel 25:23-31

I. Reverse the Experienced Behavior

1. She showed regard and honor to the injured and angry person.

2. She verbally acknowledged that injustice had taken place.

II. Challenge the Inappropriate Behavior

3. Called for change in behavior and assumed it would take place.

4. She confronted him with his inappropriate intentions.

5. She again showed honor and acknowledged injustice.

III. Do a Tangible Deed

6. She did something tangible and physical like the gift of food.

IV. Repeat the Truth

7. Reminded him that revenge and God’s will were incompatible.

8. Again assumed positive behavior would take place.

9. She again showed humility and respect.

Second Outline of I Samuel 25: 23-31

I. Initial Approach: Reverse the Behavior 23-25

A. Show respect by body language: bowed, dismounted,

terms used: maidservant

B. Verbally acknowledge that blame has taken place

II. Main Challenge: Call for Change in David’s Behavior 26

A. Oath: that this is God’s will and is serious

B. Assume the best behavior and tell them

C. Tell the true nature of their action

D. Promise them the proper positive results

III. A Physical Action that helps reconciliation: a gift 27

IV. Remind Them: Hold Out Promise, Threaten, Show Humility 28-31

A. Ask them to forgive us: show humility

B. Promise/Compliment: show their positive future with God

C. Threat: wrong action leaves out God and brings regret

D. Again show humility by asking for a favor