1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 22:6?

2. How does Saul's jealousy in 1 Samuel 22:6 affect his leadership decisions?

3. What role does fear play in Saul's actions in 1 Samuel 22:6?

4. How can we guard against jealousy like Saul's in our own lives?

5. Compare Saul's leadership with David's in other parts of 1 Samuel.

6. How does Saul's behavior in 1 Samuel 22:6 reflect a lack of trust in God?

7. Why was Saul sitting under the tamarisk tree in 1 Samuel 22:6?

8. What does Saul's spear symbolize in 1 Samuel 22:6?

9. How does 1 Samuel 22:6 reflect Saul's leadership style?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 22?

11. In 1 Samuel 11:6, how can an invisible Spirit 'rush upon' Saul and make him so effective in leadership, given a skeptical view of supernatural involvement?

12. Why would God, who had stopped answering Saul (1 Samuel 28:6), allow this forbidden method to convey His message?

13. Why does this text present such severe violence against priests as sanctioned or uninterrupted (1 Samuel 22:19)?

14. Is King Saul considered saved?1. How does Saul's behavior in 1 Samuel 22:6 reflect the consequences of unchecked jealousy and fear? Can you identify similar warnings in other parts of Scripture?

2. In what ways does David's experience of being pursued by Saul parallel the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament about persecution?

3. How can we apply the lessons of godly leadership from Saul's failures to our own lives and communities today?

4. What role does community play in supporting individuals during difficult times, as seen in David's life? How can we foster such supportive communities in our own churches?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced a difficult situation. How did trusting in God's sovereignty help you navigate through it, and how can this passage encourage you to continue trusting Him?1. How does David demonstrate leadership in the face of adversity in this chapter?

2. How does Saul's fear affect his judgement and actions? Can you think of a time when fear has clouded your judgement?

3. Why do you think the disenfranchised individuals gathered around David at the cave of Adullam?

4. In what ways does the story of Doeg the Edomite serve as a warning about spiritual betrayal?

5. How does David show compassion and responsibility towards Abiathar, the survivor of the massacre?

6. How might you have responded if you were in David's position, knowing that your actions inadvertently led to the massacre of innocent priests?

7. Reflect on the actions of Ahimelech when he helped David. Was he wrong in his actions? Why or why not?

8. How does 1 Samuel 22 showcase the impact of false narratives and miscommunication (in the case of Doeg)?

9. How does this chapter illuminate the difference between godly and worldly leadership?

10. In your life, have you ever felt like David—pursued, under threat, and responsible for others?

11. Can you draw parallels between David's band of followers and the Church, both being havens for the outcasts and distressed?

12. How does this chapter reinforce the belief in divine providence amidst adversities?

13. What are some contemporary examples of leaders who acted out of fear and paranoia like Saul?

14. Have you ever felt caught in a situation where, like Ahimelech, you made a decision with good intentions but faced unforeseen negative consequences?

15. How does this chapter speak to the responsibility of leaders to protect and ensure the safety of their followers?

16. How can we apply the lessons from David's leadership in our own communities?

17. If you were in the position of Saul's servants who refused to kill the priests, what would your reaction be?

18. How can we ensure that we do not become like Doeg, misrepresenting truth for personal gain?

19. How does the chapter reflect on the theme of innocence suffering due to others' actions?

20. What can we learn from David's acceptance of Abiathar and his promise to protect him?

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