On the Outskirts of Jerusalem

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

1. What is one takeaway from the sermon and one question that you had after hearing the sermon?
2. 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?
3. Read 2 Samuel 15:25–26. What stands out to you about David’s words? How are they a declaration of faith?
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. 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?
7. What is one takeaway from this chapter that you can apply this coming week?