The Good, The Bad and The Angry
David is a “man’s man,” and he gets angry like the best of us. His problem is that his anger often results in somebody dying. Nabal is a wealthy, ornery man who seriously disrespects David, not comprehending the consequences. And Abigail is the intelligent and beautiful wife of the fool, Nabal. She sees the relational explosion about to happen and jumps in. Watch how God works in the midst of this highly charged conflict, in the lives of the good, the bad, and the angry.
About this Message
This biblical snapshot comes from I Samuel 25. You will find a future king, his future wife, and a dead fool, but not one of them has arrived at this point yet. Read the chapter and watch God dramatically work.
Throughout the story, where do you see Abigail’s wisdom and persistence?
From Jonah 4, how does Jonah resolve his anger problem?
The primary problem with a fool is that he thinks he can make life work apart from a dependance on God. Take a few minutes to inspect some other fools. Pick one:
- King Saul – I Samuel 15
- King Solomon – I Kings 11
- Cain – Genesis 4
- Nebuchadnezzar – Daniel 4
Go Deeper Questions
What is it about anger that makes it so difficult for some to control?
What happens when anger grips you?
For David to turn around and go back to his camp, what had to happen in his head and heart?
What have you learned about God in this story?
