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February 26, 2012
Discussion Questions: RESOLVING MISUNDERSTANDING
1 Chronicles 19:19-19
1) David sends a delegation to young King Hanun after the death of his father, to console the young man. Hanun’s advisors are convinced David is doing this to plan a sneak attack. When is it better to assume the best? The worst? Have you ever had a kind action be misinterpreted?
2) Shaving and cutting off the garments of the delegation serves one purpose – to humiliate the Israelites. What might humiliate a person today? Should Christians ever humiliate someone?
3) Syria was to the northeast of Israel, and Ammon was to the true east. Fighting a two front war always is difficult. Joab’s strategy of dividing his army within internal lines was adopted by Stonewall Jackson to great effect in the Valley Campaign of 1862. What are other practical applications of biblical lessons which you have noticed?
4) In verse 13 Joab says that the Lord will do what is right in this battle, not that He will give victory. Does Joab have no faith? Or is he humbly admitting he does not know what God will do? What experiences have you had in trying to discern God’s will before it happens?
5) David does not seek this war, but it helps him tremendously, as it ends the possibility of a Syrian/Ammonite alliance. When has a conflict which you did not seek resolved itself favorably for you?
James 2:14-26
6) Many people believe that James’ discussion of faith and works is a reaction to the misunderstanding some have had to reading Paul’s letters, where one is saved by faith alone, and not works. How might Paul’s position be misunderstood? Can James be misunderstood? How?
7) Should Christians be involved in ministries of compassion? Why or why not?
8) Explain verse 19. Why is it not enough to “believe in God”?
9) James makes a point of citing Abraham as an example of the connection of faith and works. Read Romans 4. What is Paul’s argument? How does James enhance what Paul said?
10) According to James, Rahab the Harlot was justified by what she did in helping the Hebrew spies at Jericho. What about faith in Jesus? What is the relationship between faith and works?
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