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==Introducing Nabal== | ==Introducing Nabal== | ||
===The Man (v. 2-3)=== | ===The Man (v. 2-3)=== | ||
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===The Offense (v.10-12)=== | ===The Offense (v.10-12)=== | ||
====Questions to Ponder==== | ====Questions to Ponder==== | ||
| − | *Have you ever thought that someone would treat you well only to discover that they treat your poorly? <br> | + | *Have you ever thought that someone would treat you well only to discover that they treat your poorly? |
| − | *How do you respond when someone treats you poorly?<br> | + | <br> |
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| + | *How do you respond when someone treats you poorly? | ||
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==Offended== | ==Offended== | ||
===The Initial Reaction (v. 13-17)=== | ===The Initial Reaction (v. 13-17)=== | ||
===The Plan (v. 18-22)=== | ===The Plan (v. 18-22)=== | ||
====Questions to Ponder==== | ====Questions to Ponder==== | ||
| − | *Have you ever been so angry with someone that you did or said something you regretted later?<br> | + | *Have you ever been so angry with someone that you did or said something you regretted later? |
| − | *Why is it important that we slow down and think about things when we are angry?<br> | + | <br> |
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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== | ==Diffusion== | ||
===The Humble Response (v.23-27)=== | ===The Humble Response (v.23-27)=== | ||
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===The Importance of Innocence (v.30-31)=== | ===The Importance of Innocence (v.30-31)=== | ||
====Questions to Ponder==== | ====Questions to Ponder==== | ||
| − | *How do you think David would have felt later had he killed Nabal?<br> | + | *How do you think David would have felt later had he killed Nabal? |
| − | *What might have happened had David killed Nabal and his household?<br> | + | <br> |
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| + | *What might have happened had David killed Nabal and his household? | ||
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==Judgement== | ==Judgement== | ||
===The Judge (v.38-39)=== | ===The Judge (v.38-39)=== | ||
===The Blessing (v.42)=== | ===The Blessing (v.42)=== | ||
====Questions to Ponder==== | ====Questions to Ponder==== | ||
| − | *Should you hope that God brings judgement on your enemies?<br> | + | *Should you hope that God brings judgement on your enemies? |
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=Conclusion= | =Conclusion= | ||
| − | *What are ways in which you can relate to David's feelings of anger over the situation with Nabal?<br> | + | *What are ways in which you can relate to David's feelings of anger over the situation with Nabal? |
| − | *When have you incorrectly responded to feelings of anger? How did that make you feel?<br> | + | <br> |
| − | *How should a Christian deal with anger?<br> | + | <br> |
| + | *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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Latest revision as of 14:57, 30 November 2019
Introduction
- What examples can you think of where a character from the Bible became angry or needed to deal with anger?
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?
- How do you respond when someone treats you poorly?
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?
- Why is it important that we slow down and think about things when we are angry?
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?
- What might have happened had David killed Nabal and his household?
Judgement
The Judge (v.38-39)
The Blessing (v.42)
Questions to Ponder
- Should you hope that God brings judgement on your enemies?
Conclusion
- What are ways in which you can relate to David's feelings of anger over the situation with Nabal?
- When have you incorrectly responded to feelings of anger? How did that make you feel?
- How should a Christian deal with anger?
