Difference between revisions of "First Samuel 25 Anger and Restraint Handout"
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*How do you respond when someone treats you poorly? | *How do you respond when someone treats you poorly? | ||
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*Have you ever been so angry with someone that you did or said something you regretted later? | *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? | *Why is it important that we slow down and think about things when we are angry? | ||
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*How do you think David would have felt later had he killed Nabal? | *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? | *What might have happened had David killed Nabal and his household? | ||
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*What are ways in which you can relate to David's feelings of anger over the situation with Nabal? | *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? | *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? | *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?
