ABOUT THIS WEEK
There's more to playing a game than winning—you'll need good sportsmanship, too. This week, we'll take a look at the time when David was a "good sport" by showing kindness to Saul's descendant, Mephibosheth. Even though Mephibosheth's family once caused David great pain, David's care for Mephibosheth inspires us to remember that showing kindness is in God's game plan.
BIG IDEA: Showing kindness is in God's game plan.
There's more to playing a game than winning—you'll need good sportsmanship, too. This week, we'll take a look at the time when David was a "good sport" by showing kindness to Saul's descendant, Mephibosheth. Even though Mephibosheth's family once caused David great pain, David's care for Mephibosheth inspires us to remember that showing kindness is in God's game plan.
BIG IDEA: Showing kindness is in God's game plan.
BIBLE: David and Mephibosheth: 2 Samuel 9:1–13; Psalm 34:9–14
CONVERSATION:
SCRIPTURE QUESTIONS
- Who was David's friend, who was like a brother to him? Jonathan. Jonathan was also King Saul's son.
- What was something David offered Mephibosheth in his acts of kindness? He offered him land, a seat at the King's table for meals, and many servants.
- What was the name of the servant David talked to about Mephibosheth? Ziba. He was the one who told David that Jonathan had a living relative to whom David could show kindness.
- Read Psalm 34: 9–13. What does "fear of the Lord" mean in this passage? What do those who have love and respect for the Lord do? Fear of the Lord means we listen to God. Those who love the Lord turn from wrong things and do good.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS- Who are some people you can think of right now that you can begin to show the kindness of God to?
- What are some ways that we can show them kindness?
- When we see someone teasing or treating another person poorly, what are some things we can do?