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Small Group Discussion Guide

Internal prep notes for leaders to help facilitate 30-45 minutes of reflection around this chapter. This page is intentionally unobtrusive so it can be shared by QR scan.

Chapter 17: Confrontation!

Nathan confronts David with care and courage, and David's admission opens the way to repentance.

Reflection: Truth That Can Restore

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Suggested read-aloud excerpts

Related scriptural passages

  • 2 Samuel 12:1-14 — Nathan confronts David through a story and names the harm.
  • Psalm 51:1-17 — David responds with confession and a request for renewal.
Discussion starter:
  • Who has earned enough of your trust to challenge you honestly?
  • How do you tend to react when someone names a mistake you would rather hide?
  • What distinguishes a caring confrontation from an attempt to shame someone?

Suggested facilitation flow: check-in question, read the excerpt together, let discussion linger on one response, invite group prayer, and assign one application action for the week.