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• NOVEMBER 25, 2018 •

• NOVEMBER 25, 2018 •

Living with a Fool

Living with a Fool

1 Samuel 25

1 Samuel 25

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Scott Boerckel, Senior Pastor

Scott Boerckel, Senior Pastor

1. Living for your own kingdom is superficial, self-centered, and stingy. (1 Samuel 25:1-11)

2. Instead of self-pity, paralysis, and complaining, take action. (1 Samuel 25:12-19)

1. Living for your own kingdom is superficial, self-centered, and stingy. (1 Samuel 25:1-11)

2. Instead of self-pity, paralysis, and complaining, take action. (1 Samuel 25:12-19)

3. Maturity is the ability to see evil in people close to you and still act with grace, tact, and sacrifice. (1 Samuel 25:20-35)

3. Maturity is the ability to see evil in people close to you and still act with grace, tact, and sacrifice. (1 Samuel 25:20-35)

4. Servanthood and kingdom building are mutually exclusive. (1 Samuel 25:36-44)

4. Servanthood and kingdom building are mutually exclusive. (1 Samuel 25:36-44)

Table Talk

Table Talk

1) Why is this chapter in the Bible?

1) Why is this chapter in the Bible?

2) How does Nabal reveal his foolishness? How is Nabal a harsh example of kingdom building for himself?

2) How does Nabal reveal his foolishness? How is Nabal a harsh example of kingdom building for himself?

3) How is David an example of kingdom building for himself? (vv. 9-13)

3) How is David an example of kingdom building for himself? (vv. 9-13)

4) What actions does Abigail take that are like Christ’s intercession for us? (vv. 23-31)

4) What actions does Abigail take that are like Christ’s intercession for us? (vv. 23-31)

5) How do verses 43-44 reveal that David is not the ultimate king?

5) How do verses 43-44 reveal that David is not the ultimate king?

6) What does this text say about harsh husbands and abused wives? What lessons can today’s men and women take away from a text like this about such matters?

6) What does this text say about harsh husbands and abused wives? What lessons can today’s men and women take away from a text like this about such matters?