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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 18: Trouble at Home

The consequences of David's choices emerge in family conflict, grief, and responsibilities left unattended.

Reflection: Attention to Those Closest to You

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Suggested read-aloud excerpts

Related scriptural passages

  • 2 Samuel 13:1-22 — Violence and silence damage relationships within David's family.
  • 2 Samuel 18:31-33 — David grieves after learning that Absalom has died.
Discussion starter:
  • Which close relationship may be receiving less attention than it needs?
  • How do you respond when conflict appears within your family or household?
  • What responsibility have you delayed because addressing it feels uncomfortable?

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.