Summary
When life gets loud, God often speaks in a whisper. Working through 1 Samuel 23, Pastor Casey contrasts Saul—who chased public opinion—with David—who inquired of the Lord. In desert places like En-gedi, God’s word becomes our “inside voice”: it quiets fear, protects life, and ultimately saves. The message culminates at “The Rock of Escaping,” pointing us to Jesus as our true refuge.
Primary Text
1 Samuel 23:1–29 (see also 1 Kings 19:11–13; Psalm 119:11; Colossians 3:16; Deuteronomy 6:6)
Key Takeaways
- Use your inside voice: Let God’s Word be the loudest voice in your life (Ps. 119:11; Col. 3:16).
- David inquired; Saul polled: Seek the Lord’s direction over people’s opinions and your own feelings.
- Faith in the midst of fear: God may not remove fear, but His voice quiets it and leads to victory.
- Scripture over screens: Attention shapes ambition—let the Bible form your inner life.
- Jesus is the Rock of escaping: In every wilderness, refuge is a Person, not a distraction.
Discussion Questions (Groups & Families)
- Where are you tempted to let loud opinions outrun God’s whisper?
- How can you practically “inquire of the Lord” this week?
- What would it look like to let Scripture—not feelings—be your “inside voice”?
- Where do you need to stand on “the Rock of Escaping” (Jesus) right now?
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