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The difference between two sinners, 1 Samuel 25

November 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Nabal, Abigail, and David

Introduction

Text: 1 Samuel 25 – David asks Nabal for supplies, and Nabal rudely refuses. His wife, Abigail, intervenes as David comes to attack Nabal and wins David over.

Impending disaster

  • The prophet Samuel dies (1 Samuel 25:1).
  • A wealthy couple, Nabal and Abigail, are living and working on proximity to David and his men (1 Samuel 25:2-3).
  • As it was a time of feasting, David sends an envoy to request food (1 Samuel 25:4-8).
  • Nabal refuses the request and responds harshly (1 Samuel 25:9-11).
  • David is angry and rashly sets out to retaliate (1 Samuel 25:12-13).
  • Abigail learns of the situation and sets out to dissuade David from this violent course of action (1 Samuel 25:14-31).

A critical distinction

Proverbs 19:20, Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 6:23

An unlikely hero

  1. A gracious response goes a long way in winning someone over.
  2. Another person’s sin never provides an excuse for your own sin.
  3. God can work through a dysfunctional marriage.

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Sermon series: The Life of David: Shepherd. Poet. Warrior. Friend. KING. See all sermons in this series.

 

Photo credit: http://men-women-in-bible.blogspot.com/2011/04/rahab-hides-spies-and-david-meets.html

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Filed Under: Sermon Recaps, The Life of David Tagged With: 1 Samuel, David, Nabal and Abigail

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