discussion questions 10/25/26

1. Re-read 1 Samuel 24:1-22. What thoughts and questions come to mind as you read?

2. How does David's current season of life in the wilderness reflect what it feels like to be stuck or running from hardship today?

3. The sermon mentions that when we are hurting, any "out" can feel like God's provision. Why is it so tempting to justify a small compromise or shortcut when life gets painful?

4. How do David and his men view the situation differently when Saul walks into the cave? How often do we misinterpret our circumstances as a green light to sin?

5. Why does David's conscience prick him even just for cutting the corner of Saul's robe, and what does that teach us about integrity?

6. How does the prosperity gospel lie to us about suffering, and how does Jesus's journey to the cross give us a better picture of endurance?

7. What does it actually look like to "wait upon the Lord" instead of grabbing the nearest relief valve in your own life right now?

8. What was God telling you in this sermon? What are you going to do about it?