Michal - "Who is Like God"

I think we could probably title the story of Michal with a capital “M.” Not for Michal, but for MOTIVE! I was forced to pay attention to Saul’s motive from the very beginning of this story after reading 1 Samuel 19:20-21. “I will give her to him,” he thought, “so that she may be a snare to him and so that the hand of the Philistines may be against him.”

Our old stand by Webster’s, offered two of several definitions for snare:

1. Anything serving to entrap or entangle unawares; trap
2. To catch or involve by trickery or wile

What good can come from having the wrong motive about anything? Nevertheless, we can see by David’s actions that once again, God prevails. Take some time to answer one or all of the questions below for this week’s WOB, Michal.

1. What do you think attracted Michal to David so that she fell in love with him? How far was she willing to go to protect him?

2. How do the events in the intervening years affect Michal and her feelings for David?

3. Why do you think Michal reacted as she did (6:16)?

4. How often do you merely watch worship rather than participate in it? What needs to happen in order for you to become a participant instead of a spectator?

5. What is David trying to tell Michal in verses 21-22? Do you think Michal had any idea of the depth of love David had for God? Why or Why not?