Podcasts religion Wilderness Wanderings Saul Descending -- David Ascending (2)

Saul Descending -- David Ascending (2)

Published: Oct. 1, 2023, 3:49 p.m.

A Sunday Sermon edition of Wilderness Wanderings!\xa0 The text is 1 Samuel 19 from the New International Version of the Bible.\xa0 Dive In discussion questions are below for further reflection!

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DIVE IN!

  1. How does the portrayal of David in this chapter (and the last) differ from the way we usually think of him? Does that make him more relatable?
  2. \xa0David again escapes Saul\u2019s murderous attempts several times. What is the story telling us about Saul?
  3. David\u2019s marriage to Michal has echoes of other marriages in Israel. What do these suggest about the challenges David faces? How is there good news embedded in this story?
  4. At the end of the chapter, we read that Saul \u201cstripped off his garments\u201d. What does this convey? What New Testament event is foreshadowed at the end of this chapter? Spend some time this week reflecting on Colossians 2:13-15 & Revelation 12.