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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 6: Every Crutch Removed

As Saul's threats intensify, David loses familiar supports and must face fear, dependence, and survival.

Reflection: What Holds You Up

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Related scriptural passages

  • 1 Samuel 19:9-18 — David escapes Saul and seeks help from people he trusts.
  • Psalm 142 — David describes loneliness and asks God for refuge.
Discussion starter:
  • Which source of security has become more central to you than you intended?
  • What loss or change has made you question where you belong?
  • When you are under pressure, what support do you seek first?

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.