Sunday Sermon - Growing up: Life & Death

Published: Oct. 15, 2023, 4:28 p.m.

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An extended Sunday Sermon edition of Wilderness Wanderings!\\xa0 The text is 1 Samuel 21-22 from the New International Version of the Bible.\\xa0 Dive In discussion questions are below for further reflection!

To see this sermon in the context of the worship service it comes from, find it here on YouTube.\\xa0 Or, head to our website to connect with the worshiping community of Immanuel CRC: immanuelministries.ca

DIVE IN QUESTIONS

1.\\xa0 What stands out to you from hearing these verses from 1 Samuel 21-22?\\xa0 Is God offering an invitation or a challenge to you through those words?\\xa0 Take time to pray about it.

2. In story 1, how does David respond to Ahimelek the priest when he asks if David and his men have \\u201ckept themselves\\u201d from women?\\xa0 What lesson do you learn here (said differently\\u2014what challenge do you receive)?

3. Spears, fears, and madness\\u2014what is the impact of not-keeping the commands of the LORD as revealed in the life of Saul?\\xa0 What is the choice before David, and what are the gifts of God available to David to help him choose well?\\xa0 Where is God giving gifts in your life to nudge you toward him?

4. What is the challenge for David and the rest of us in story #3?

5. How might you go out to be your brother\\u2019s keeper?\\xa0 A commandment keeper?\\xa0 One who trusts in and listens to God?

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