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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 9: What to Feed an Angry Man

Abigail intervenes when David's anger turns toward violence, modeling wisdom, courage, and timely counsel.

Reflection: Interrupting an Angry Reaction

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Suggested read-aloud excerpts

Related scriptural passages

  • 1 Samuel 25:14-35 — Abigail approaches David and prevents bloodshed.
  • Proverbs 15:1-4 — Words and responses can calm or intensify conflict.
Discussion starter:
  • What signs tell you that frustration is beginning to control your next move?
  • Who has helped you pause before making a decision you might regret?
  • How can you offer a difficult truth in a way that another person can hear?

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.