1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 13:5?

2. How does 2 Samuel 13:5 illustrate the consequences of deceitful counsel?

3. What can we learn about resisting temptation from 2 Samuel 13:5?

4. How does Amnon's plan in 2 Samuel 13:5 compare to other biblical deceptions?

5. How can we ensure our advice aligns with biblical principles, unlike Jonadab's?

6. What steps can we take to avoid being misled by ungodly advice?

7. Why did Jonadab suggest such a deceitful plan in 2 Samuel 13:5?

8. How does 2 Samuel 13:5 reflect on human nature and sin?

9. What does 2 Samuel 13:5 reveal about the consequences of unchecked desires?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 13?

11. What happened to Tamar in the biblical narrative?

12. When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)

13. What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?

14. Why is Tamar's fate largely unaddressed after her assault in 2 Samuel 13:19-20?1. How does Jonadab's advice to Amnon reflect the nature of ungodly counsel, and what steps can we take to ensure we receive Godly advice in our lives?

2. In what ways do the consequences of Amnon's actions illustrate the principle of sowing and reaping found in Galatians 6:7-8?

3. How can we apply the warnings in Proverbs 1:10-19 to avoid falling into the trap of following sinful advice?

4. What role does accountability play in preventing sin, and how can we cultivate relationships that encourage accountability in our spiritual walk?

5. Reflecting on the account of Amnon and Tamar, what steps can we take to seek repentance and restoration when we have wronged others?1. Reflect on Amnon's destructive "love" for Tamar. How does his behavior deviate from the biblical definition of love in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7?

2. How did Jonadab's counsel to Amnon exacerbate the situation? What does this teach about the significance of the advice we give and receive?

3. Why do you think King David did not take any action against Amnon? How might David's own past sin with Bathsheba affect his ability to administer justice in this case?

4. Absalom's revenge resulted in murder. Discuss alternative approaches Absalom could have taken for justice.

5. How did Tamar's violation impact her life and her family's dynamic?

6. How does the treatment of Tamar reflect the culture and attitudes of her time? How does this compare to current day issues of violence against women?

7. How might Tamar's story inspire advocacy for victims of sexual violence today?

8. What does this chapter teach about the long-term impacts of sin on individuals and their families?

9. Reflect on David's reaction when he hears about Amnon's death. How might he be dealing with the consequences of his family's disarray?

10. In what ways does this story reflect societal issues today?

11. In the light of this chapter, how can the Church better support victims of sexual abuse?

12. How can families today learn from the negative examples of communication and relationships in David's family?

13. How could intervention have changed the outcome of this story?

14. What does this chapter teach us about the danger of unchecked desires?

15. If you were a friend of Tamar, how would you comfort and help her during her ordeal?

16. How does the story demonstrate the consequences of passive leadership?

17. What steps could David have taken to prevent this tragedy within his family?

18. How can we use Tamar's story to educate and prevent similar instances of harm today?

19. In what ways can our own passions mislead us, as Amnon's did him?

20. How can this tragic event encourage believers to engage more actively in advocating for justice?

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