How does David escape Saul? How does he sin against Abiathar and the priests and why is this different than lying for the sake of preserving life? What does Abiathar do that proves his righteousness in following higher laws of God and why would Jesus praise him in the gospels? Why would David flee to the land of the Philistines? What is the difference between our plans and God's? How does Saul showcase his pride and fear in how he orders the murder of the priests? How does God preserve David despite his sins?