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=Introduction=
*What examples can you think of where a character from the Bible became angry or needed to deal with anger?
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=Main Body (1st Samuel 25)=
==Introducing Nabal==
===The Man (v. 2-3)===
===The Situation (v.4-9)===
===The Offense (v.10-12)===
====Questions to Ponder====
*Have you ever thought that someone would treat you well only to discover that they treat your poorly? 
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*How do you respond when someone treats you poorly?
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==Offended==
===The Initial Reaction (v. 13-17)===
===The Plan (v. 18-22)===
====Questions to Ponder====
*Have you ever been so angry with someone that you did or said something you regretted later?
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*Why is it important that we slow down and think about things when we are angry?
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==Diffusion==
===The Humble Response (v.23-27)===
===The Hope of Promise (v.28-29)===
===The Importance of Innocence (v.30-31)===
====Questions to Ponder====
*How do you think David would have felt later had he killed Nabal?
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*What might have happened had David killed Nabal and his household?
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==Judgement==
===The Judge (v.38-39)===
===The Blessing (v.42)===
====Questions to Ponder====
*Should you hope that God brings judgement on your enemies?
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=Conclusion=
*What are ways in which you can relate to David's feelings of anger over the situation with Nabal?
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*When have you incorrectly responded to feelings of anger? How did that make you feel?
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*How should a Christian deal with anger?
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