King David - Family Conflict

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King David - Family Conflict Scott Parker June 19, 2016 - 1625 “This is what the LORD says: Because of what you have done, I will cause your own household to rebel against you. I will give your wives to another man before your very eyes, and he will go to bed with them in public view. You did it secretly, but I will make this happen to you openly in the sight of all Israel.” 2 Samuel 12:11–12 (NLT)

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As a result of King David's sins, the Lord said through the prophet Nathan that David would reap great calamity from his own household. The trouble begins here with David's son and daughter, Amnon and Tamar. Take turn as a group and read through 2 Samuel 13:1-22. 1. What would you call Amnon's feelings toward his half sister at the beginning of this story? a. puppy love c. Infatuation e. Innocent b. lust d. obsession f. unnatural 2. What was Jonadab's advice? a. Enjoy breakfast in bed. d. Force yourself on Tamar. b. Deceive your father. e. A prince should get whatever he wants. c. Deceive your half sister. 3. Why did Amnon force himself on Tamar? a. He was a jerk. c. He liked challenges. b. He was taking a dare. d. Moses' Law prohibited having sex with or marrying his sister.

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“‘Then we must flee at once, or it will be too late!’ David urged his men. ‘Hurry! If we get out of the city before Absalom arrives, both we and the city of Jerusalem will be spared from disaster.’” 2 Samuel 15:14 (NLT)

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“And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said, ‘My child, don’t make light of the LORD’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you. For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.’” Hebrews 12:5–6 (NLT) “The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.” Psalm 51:17 (NLT)

4. What did Tamar appeal to in attempting to resist Amnon? a. His sense of morality. d. His self-Interest as heir to the throne. b. His sense of honor. e. Her certain disgrace. c. Common sense. 5. How do you explain Amnon's reversal from “love” to "hate"? a. He was sick. e. He hated Tamar because he hated himself. b. He only loved himself. f. His experience didn't live up to his fantasies. c. He never understood real love. g. One sin leads to another. d. He got what he wanted. 6. Why didn’t David do something about what happened? a. He was too angry. d. He was a weak disciplinarian. b. He didn't know what to do. e. He would feel like a hypocrite, c. He figured "boys will be boys.” because of his own moral failures. 7. The worst thing that happened to Tamar was that she was: a. Raped. d. Unprotected by her father. b. Violated by someone she loved. e. Relegated to a life of celibacy. c. Kicked out by her abuser. f. Left with the shame of being "spoiled goods." 8. Though you won't find the word "God" in this story, do you think God abandoned Tamar? How do you hold on to your faith In light of the terrible things that happen to innocent people?