1 – In 23:19-29, why might have David expected the Zephites to protect him? Why did they betray him? What do we see in Saul's relentless pursuit of David? How is God's sovereignty displayed?

2 – In 24:1-7, why did David's men encourage David to kill Saul? What did they say in verse 4? Did God say that? (See 23:4) Why might David be tempted to kill Saul? Why might he see this as God's provision and plan? Why did he choose not to? Why was David remorseful of simply cutting off the corner of Saul's robe?

3 – In verses 8-22, was it dangerous for David to follow Saul out of the cave? How does David's defense indict and blame Saul? (see verses 11, 15) How does our forgiveness of others often recognize fault and responsibility? How can we acknowledge blame and yet forgive? Does the other person need to acknowledge and accept before we forgive? Do they need to ask for forgiveness?

4 – Read Dt 32:35 and Rom 12:19. What should Christians do when we have been offended, wronged, or mistreated? How is this different from what the world does? Why? Read Jn 15:18-21 and 1 Pet 2:21-23.