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Warm-Up for Sunday: Throughout scripture we are told to “fear not” 365 times, one time for every day of the year. Yet, many believers allow fear to influence their reactions and decisions. King Saul’s jealousy and fear led him to conclude that others were conspiring against him, including David, his men and the priests of God at Nob. Obviously, his fear clouded his judgment and his judgment led to the slaughter of God’s people through an evil man called Doeg. David’s faith on the other hand, protected those fearing Saul. The question we must all address concerns whether or not we will align ourselves with fear and self preservation or with the protection of the king?
Small Group Discission questions
Point 1 – Fear Distorts Reality (1 Samuel 22:6-8)
- Why would Saul see conspiracy everywhere?
- Why does fear distort reality?
Point 2 – Fear invites Satan’s influence (1 Samuel 22:9-10)
- What was Doeg’s motivation for informing Saul about David?
- Why did Saul listen to Doeg?
Point 3 – Ignorance invites Corrupt Counsel (1 Samuel 22:11-19)
- Why did Saul’s commanders refuse to kill the priest?
- How was obedience to the king a compromise with God?
- How do you explain the sovereignty of God when the innocent suffer because of the guilty?
Point 4 – The Righteous take Responsibility (1 Samuel 22:20-23)
- Why does David take responsibility for the death of all living in the village of Nob and what should that say to us?
- In what way does David’s invitation to Abiathar represent the invitation of Jesus to all who call on His name? Matthew 11:28