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Discussion Questions

1. What the worst betrayal or deception you've experienced, and how did you deal with it?

2. David was betrayed, deceived, and taunted by three different men in these two chapters. What insights do you see in David's responses in 2 Samuel 15:31, 15:32-37, and 16:9-12?

3. Read Psalm 27:14, Psalm 40:1, and Psalm 130:5-6. What does is mean to "wait for the Lord"? According to Isaiah 30:18, for what three things are we waiting? What else are we waiting for according to Acts 1:4, Romans 8:19, Romans 8:23, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Titus 2:13, and Hebrews 9:28?

4. How did God reward David's waiting in 2 Samuel 17:14, 23? What is a reasonable expectation you could have if you waited for the Lord? Is that enough for you? Explain your answer.