[Sunday] Projection - Rise & Fall

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Written By Cris Escher

It seems as if much of the first book of Samuel is taken up with Saul trying to kill David and David escaping; and when David catches Saul in the most vulnerable position, his men urge him to kill Saul. It would be nothing more than self-defense. Wouldn’t Saul kill David if Saul caught him with his pants down? Isn’t Saul turning over every stone in the wilderness looking for David so he can kill him? Saul and David are both projecting: one a murderous rage and the other, the kingdom of God.

Questions This Week

  1. Read 1 Samuel Chapters 20-26.

    1. Think of someone who has done wrong to you.   How does revenge towards this person negatively affect you?

    2. Read 1 Samuel 24:1-22.  Describe what happens when Saul goes into the cave where David is.  Why did David only cut the corner of Saul’s robe?

    3. How does Jesus do a similar thing as David for you?

    4. How does forgiveness free us from the need for revenge?  What benefit does forgiving others have in your life?

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