Bible Passage : I Samuel 24:1-31:13; 26:8-9, 21-25
\nFocus: Authority<\/p>\n
Questions for discussion<\/strong> 2. What authorities in your life do you have a difficult time submitting to? Why?<\/p>\n 3. How should we respond when the actions and decisions of those in authority over us seem unjust?<\/p>\n 4. Are you as content in your life as David seems to be, to simply let God accomplish his own will, in his own way, in his own timing?<\/p>\n 5. What areas do you find difficult leaving them up to God?<\/p>\n 6. What excuses could David have used to justify his killing of Saul?<\/p>\n 7. We often try to get around rules and are impatient and try to make God’s will come true by our own efforts. What do David’s actions indicate in this regard?<\/p>\n 8. Why do you think David showed respect for authority EVEN THOUGH that authority (Saul) was acting in a manner that was WRONG?<\/p>\n 9. What can we learn from David’s response to authority in dealing with those who have authority over us?<\/p>\n 10. David apologizes to Abigail and Saul apologizes to David? Analyze the similarities and differences between their apologies.<\/p>\n 11. Is revenge sweet or bitter? Explain?<\/p>\n 12. Which of the quotes below is David most likely to agree with and which ones Saul is most likely to agree with:<\/p>\n 13. What lessons can we learn from David’s interaction with Saul for responding to those in authority over us?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bible Passage : I Samuel 24:1-31:13; 26:8-9, 21-25 Focus: Authority Questions for discussion 1. Should God’s anointed be treated different from other men? Are they subject to the same judgment as others? What should our response be to those God has placed in positions of authority over us? Parents A husband\/ wife Pastors Church leaders … Continue reading David and Saul<\/span>
\n1. Should God’s anointed be treated different from other men? Are they subject to the same judgment as others? What should our response be to those God has placed in positions of authority over us?<\/p>\n\n
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