On the Outskirts of Jerusalem
October 22, 2023 Speaker: Jordan Gowing Series: 2 Samuel | A Better King
Topic: Sunday Morning Teaching Passage: 2 Samuel 15:1–37
How does Absalom's betrayal give us hope in the face of suffering and despair? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the answer from 2 Samuel 15.
Sermon Discussion
- What is one takeaway from the sermon and one question that you had after hearing the sermon?
- Read 2 Samuel 15:1–12. What was Absalom’s strategy to win over the people of Israel? How did he make his conspiracy look much worse than it really was?
- Read 2 Samuel 15:25–26. What stands out to you about David’s words? How are they a declaration of faith?
- Read 2 Samuel 15:31–37; Nehemiah 4:9. What is the connection between praying for God to work and taking action? What does it look like to live like David, practically?
- Read John 1:11; 13:18; 18:1; Mark 14:26, 50; Isaiah 53:4–6; Matthew 26:39. What are some of the parallels between David and Jesus from these passages?
- While “following David’s example” is a great lesson from this chapter, it isn’t the main point. What is? How does this give us hope in the midst of suffering?
- What is one takeaway from this chapter that you can apply this coming week?
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