Questions for week Sept 20th - 26th

Sabotage
Part 4
Difficult People & Damaged Relationships


1) Just for Fun: If you could change your name, what would you change it to?

2) Read 1 Samuel 24:1-12 

• Read vs 1-3 again and imagine you were in the cave with David – what would you have said to him and why? 
• What do you attribute David's sensitivity to here (v5)? (The message translation said David was overwhelmed with guilt)

3)  In what ways ought Christians to be "conscience stricken" even over light matters today? How does this contrast to the way the world tends to react to everyday situations? Discuss some examples.

4)  Read vs. 8-15. What did David say to Saul as an explanation for his refusal to seek revenge? Did he have to respond this way? Why or why not?

5) David’s response softened Saul. (See Prov. 15:1 for why). Read vs. 16- 22 and discuss how God has softened those bent on harming you because of your “gentle answer”.

6) What does Saul’s response tell you about the tension and conflict that existed in his own soul? What would Saul have had to do to repent completely? How has God changed your heart through the gentleness of others?

7) Think of an example in your own life where God was simply calling you to trust in him and not take matters into your own hands. How did you work that out and how did it make you feel? 

Close out this time praying for those you work or live with who have perhaps made life hard on you. Then, consider how your response to them could bring about a change! 


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