The Big Idea: __________________________________________________________

Discussion Questions

1. Were you a rebellious son, and why or why not? If you have children, how serious has their rebellion been?

2. David was dethroned by his favorite son and his most trusted advisor. What went wrong, and why?

3. How long did Absalom publicly put together his conspiracy according to 2 Samuel 15:7? What does that tell us about David as a parent?

4. Of the following 3 applications, answer the ONE which most applies to you….

• If you were a rebellious son, do you have any fences to mend? What can you do?
• If you have a rebellious child, is there anything you've learned today that can help and, if so, what is it?
• Do you have any friends who are "blind" to what's going on with their children? Should you say something and, if so, what?