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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 15: Grace in a Barren Place

David keeps his promise to Jonathan by welcoming Mephibosheth and restoring him to a place of belonging.

Reflection: Making Room at the Table

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Related scriptural passages

  • 2 Samuel 9:1-13 — David welcomes Mephibosheth and honors his promise to Jonathan.
  • Luke 14:12-14 — An invitation is extended to people who cannot repay it.
Discussion starter:
  • When have you been welcomed by someone when you expected to be judged?
  • Who might be waiting for an invitation into a community you are part of?
  • How can you honor a promise that has become inconvenient?

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.