May 23 | Discovery

Study Questions for Groups

By Michael C. Mack

1. In what specific way did you obey God, with assurance that “the battle is the Lord’s,” over the past week?

2. What was the biggest challenge you faced last week?

Ask two people to read aloud 1 Samuel 24:1-20 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions.

Ask a third person to retell the story in their own words.

3. What virtues does David display in this passage?

4. Let’s dig deeper:

• In what specific ways does this story demonstrate that David was “a man after God’s own heart”?

• How does David provide godly leadership?

• What do you learn from David about when an occurrence is a providential opportunity and when we should wait on the Lord to act?

• What are the differences between being “right” and being “righteous”?

5. What do you learn about God from this passage?  

6. What do you learn about yourself?

7.  What do you learn about obedience from this passage?

• How is obedience related to one’s character and integrity?

• How is obedience related to humility?

• How is obedience related to one’s relationship with and trust in God?

8. In what ways will you demonstrate mercy and humility to people in your circles of influence this week?

9. Based on our study and discussion, complete this sentence: “This week, I will . . .”

10. Do you have a decision you need to make this week? If so, would you like to discuss it with the group? (Could we ask God to provide you with wisdom in your decision?)

For Next Week: Read and reflect on 1 Chronicles 11:4-7; 15:28–16:9; and 2 Chronicles 6:2-6. You can also read next week’s supplemental texts as well as the Study and Application sections as part of your personal study.