MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS:

I need to receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior for the first time.
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I need to be baptized.
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I need to attend Starting Point.
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I need to join a serve team.
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I need to join a small group.
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Dig Deeper:
1. Look up the word “covenant” and discuss its meaning.
2. How does our society treat covenants today?
3. Read 2 Samuel 9:1. Why is David asking this question? Why is this a bold statement, both then and now?
4. Read 2 Samuel 9:2-4. Discuss the role of Ziba in this story.
5. Where was Mephibosheth living, based on what Ziba described. Why is that important to the story?
6. Read 2 Samuel 9:5-6. What do you think Mephibosheth was thinking in this moment? How does David's treatment of Mephibosheth reflect the concept of grace?
7. What can we learn about the nature of covenants from David's actions in this chapter?
8. Compare David's treatment of Mephibosheth with how society typically treats those who are different or disadvantaged. How does David's kindness towards Mephibosheth challenge societal norms of his time?
9. How might David's actions have influenced those in his court and kingdom?
10. Read 2 Samuel 9:7-8. How do David’s actions reflect his understanding of God’s mercy? In what ways is the grace shown by David reflective of God's grace towards us?
11. Discuss the importance of humility as demonstrated by Mephibosheth.
12. Read 2 Samuel 9:9-12. How does this story convey the theme of restoration?
13. Read 2 Sameul 9:13. How might Mephibosheth's life have changed after receiving David's favor? What happened to Mephibosheth? What doesn’t happen?
14. What can we learn from David's act of kindness towards someone from a lineage considered his enemy?
15. How does this chapter challenge us to act towards those who cannot repay us in our society today?

Live It Out:

David’s grace is a wonderful picture of God’s grace to us. In what ways does David's behavior reflect Christ's love towards humanity? List out all the similarities of how David’s grace to Mephibosheth represents God’s grace to us. Spend time with God this week, thanking Him for the grace He continually shows to us.

David’s grace represents how we can serve and minister to others. In what ways can we apply David's actions towards Mephibosheth in our interactions with others today? How can we demonstrate the grace David showed to Mephibosheth in our modern-day life? How does the relationship between David and Mephibosheth inspire loyalty and covenant-keeping in present-day relationships?

Reading Plan:
Monday: 2 Samuel 9:1-5
Tuesday: 2 Samuel 9:6-8
Wednesday: 2 Sameul 9:9-13
Thursday: Matthew 26:26-30
Friday: Isaiah 54:4-10
Saturday: Colossians 3:12-17