O My Son! (Study Guide)
“O My Son!”
Sermon Study Guide for September 4, 2022
Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:6-15
1. From King to Exile
Tamar, Amnon, Absalom
Matthew 6:14-15 - if you forgive…
2. Suffering and the Believer
The battle against Absalom
“Compassion” means…
Three responses to suffering…
a. ________________________
b. ________________________
c. ________________________
…a sharp word…
Questions for Discussion and Reflection
- Have you been in a situation where a family was broken by words or actions? Recall as much as you can. How did it affect everyone involved?
- Why do you think David did not intervene in his family drama? What happens when someone like David does that?
- Share about a “wilderness” (real or metaphorical) experience you had that shaped you.
- When have you been told that Jesus would remove all your suffering? What effect did that have on you?
- What does “compassion” mean? What images do you have of what compassion looks like?
- Which of the three responses to suffering have you participated in the most? Which has meant to the most to you in times of suffering?
- How have you experienced the truth of this statement: “God can use even this.”?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - 2 Samuel 18:19-33
Tuesday - 2 Samuel 19:1-23
Wednesday - 2 Samuel 19:24-43
Thursday - 2 Samuel 20:1-26
Friday - 2 Samuel 21:1-22
Saturday - 2 Samuel 22:1-51
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: Where is God calling you to be compassionate?
Comments