TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 62

 In your experience with sibling rivalry, are you more often the aggressor, the victim, or the tattler?

 How do you keep someone from telling Mom or Dad? (Arm twisting? Bribery? Or some other threat?)

David Among the Philistines
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Read: 1 Samuel 27: 1-12
1. David escapes from Saul only to land in Achish’s lap. When has an escape plan of yours turned into a similar out of the frying pan into the fire escapade?
2. What good , if any, came out of this situation?
3. What are you getting away with right now that you fear someone might blow the whistle on?

Prayer
Make a commitment to God to do better about obeying His commandments.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 61

 What does it take to rouse you from a deep sleep?

 When do you get the most homesick?

David Again Spares Saul’s Life

Read: 1 Samuel 26: 1-25
1. Why has the Lord delivered Saul twice to David?
2. When David and Saul confer this time, what is David most concerned to protect?
a. His innocence?
b. His inheritance?
c. His faithfulness to God?
d. To the Lord’s anointed?
e. His own life?
f. A place in Israel to properly worship the Lord?

Prayer
Ask God to help you not to be temped to take matters into your own hands, but let Him act for you.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 60

 When did you most recently give someone what was coming to him or her?

 How do you act when you don’t get what is rightfully yours?

David, Nabal, and Abigail The Rest of The Story.

Read: 1 Samuel 25: 26-44

1. What happens to Nabal in verses 36-38?

2. How does David see Nabal’s death?
o God always gets his man?
o He laughs last, laughs best?
o Finders keepers, loses weepers?
o Patience is rewarded?
o Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy?

3. How does David remember Abigal? (verses 31 and 39)

Prayer
Ask God to help you to do good to those who have done wrong to you. (Repay evil with Goodness)

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 59

 What holiday to you celebrate, with enough food to feed a whole army?

 What is your favorite holiday meal?

David, Nabal, and Abigail.

Read: 1 Samuel 25: 1-25
1. What do Nabal and Saul have in common?
2. Why does David respond so violently?

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 58

Where is your favorite hide out in your neighborhood?


David Spares Saul’s Life.
Read: 1 Samuel 24: 1-22

1. Why didn’t David take Saul’s life when he had the chance?
o He was afraid.
o He felt sorry for Saul.
o He respected Saul.
o He felt it wasn’t his right.

2. From what you know about Saul, what do you make of his exchange with David?
o It was insincere.
o He was speaking the truth.
o His remorse was real.

Prayer
Ask God to help you follow David’s example of returning good for evil.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 57

If you could ask God one Yes/No question regarding you future, what would it be?


David Saves Keilah---Saul Pursues David.

Read: 1 Samuel 23: 1-29

1. Why is Saul pleased to hear that David is in Keilah? (verse 7-8)
2. What do you learn about God from the responses to David? (verses 9-12)
3. Is this a casual cat-mouse game or something far more deadly? (verses 22-29)

Prayer
Ask God to help you through a tough situation that you may be facing right now.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 56

o What would you find toughest to do and why?

a) Testify against someone if you knew your witness would bring his death?
b) Testify for someone if you knew it would bring your own death?
c) Carry out the death sentence?

Saul Kills the Priest of Nob
Read: 1 Samuel 22: 6-23

Prayer
Ask God to help you get over any hateful grudges, or stepping on someone to get ahead.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 55

 Have you ever visited a cave? Where? What was it like?


David at Adullam and Mizpah

Read: 1 Samuel 22: 1-5

1. In what area of your life are you waiting to learn what God will do for you?

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 54

 What disguise have you worn at a costume party?


David Goes to Nob and Gath

Read: 1 Samuel 21: 1-14
1. What was so special about David getting Goliath’s sword?
2. Why does David feel it is necessary to act like a mad man?
3. What does he do to the door of the gate?

Prayer
Ask God to help you face your fears, so you don’t have to hide behind a mask.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 53

 Who was your first best friend?

 What life saving factor has a friend done for you lately?

David and Jonathan

Description:
King Saul is jealous of David and has attempted to kill him. David turns to his best friend Jonathan, Saul’s son for help.

Read: 1 Samuel 20: 1-42
1. What was Jonathan risking in helping David?
o His life.
o His father’s love
o His future as king.
o His inheritance

2. What do you think was the hardest on Jonathan?
o Being caught between friend and father.
o Betraying his father.
o Saying good bye to David.
o Seeing his best friend hurting.

3. What do you think was the secret to the friendship of David and Jonathan?
o Common interests.
o Loyalty
o Warm affection.
o Trust
o The problems they went through together.

Prayer
Ask God to help you understand your parents and friend, when they are trying to help you and having your best interest in mind.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 52

 When have you taken a stand for a friend at some risk to your own welfare? What happened?

 Have you ever snuck out of the house at night? What happened?

Saul Tries To Kill David

Read: 1 Samuel 19: 1-24

1. Why is Saul so eager to kill David?
2. Why do you think Jonathan seems to be more loyal to David than his own father?
3. What new insights do verses 11-17 give you into Michal’s friendship with David? With Saul? With God?

Prayer
Ask God to help you to be strong when the enemy is closing in on you and to submit to His will, not your own.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 51

 Think of a person who became a household word to you almost over night.
 When have you been most jealous of another’s success?

Saul’s Jealousy of David
Read: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Description:
David is so successful and Saul is so insecure that Saul becomes jealous to the point of wanting David killed.

1. What do you think was the secret to David’s success?
o A humble spirit.
o Great courage.
o Faith in God.
o His friendship with Jonathan.
o God’s Spirit on him.
o Natural leadership skills.

2. What do you see as Saul’s worst problem?
o His jealousy.
o His torment by an evil spirit.
o His fear.
o Being separated from God.
o His temper.

Prayer
Ask God to help you not to be tempted to compare yourself to others and to submit yourself to His will.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 50

DAVID AND GOLIAH the rest of the story

• Growing up, whose hand me downs did you wear?
• Who's the tallest person you know?

Read: 1 Samuel 17:28-58

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 49

 How do you feel when someone casts doubt on your ability to do something?

 Do others have more confidence in you than you do yourself? Or do they have less?

DAVID AND GOLIATH

Read: 1 Samuel 17:1-27
Description:
The armies of Israel had drawn a battle line with the Philistines. Every day the 9 foot giant Goliath would come forward to defy the Israelites and challenge them to send someone forward to fight him.

1. What does Goliath’s armor and weaponry reveal about him? (verses 4-7)

2. How would you view Goliath’s proposal?
o With respect?
o Ridicule?
o Dismay and terror
o Faith and courage?

3. What motivated David to fight Goliath? (verses25-27)
4. What’s at stake for the victor? For Israel?

Prayer
Ask God to help fight the battle of the giants in your life?

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 48

 Who is your favorite singer or group?

 What is your favorite radio station?

DAVID IN SAUL’S SERVICE

Read: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Description:
Just before this, the prophet Samuel informed Saul that , do to his disobedience, God was replacing him with (one better than you verse 15:28). Then he secretly anointed David as Israel’s next king. Amazingly, David comes to be in Saul’s service, as a musician and armor-bearer. Do you think it means that an evil

1. What do you think it means that “an evil spirit from the Lord” came upon Saul?
o God directed an evil spirit to afflict Saul.
o God allowed an evil spirit to afflict Saul.
o Saul was losing his mind
o Saul was filled with self pity and depression.
o God was working things out to open a door for David.

2. What lifts your spirits when you are down?
o Music?
o Food?
o A friend?
o Exercise?
o Other?

3. What is your primary talent?
4. How or where do you use them?
5. How can you use them in God’s service?

Prayer
Ask God to help you use your talents to help and serve others and Him. Ask Him to relief you of your problems, or what ever depresses you.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 47

 When playing a game and teams are being picked, how, long does it usually take for you to get chosen?

 How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

My next favorite Old Testament story.

SAMUEL ANOINTS DAVID

(Anoint;-to pour oil on a person’s head, either for a physical benefit or in order to set apart someone for service to God.)

Read: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Description:
God had chosen a man named Saul to be king over the land of Israel, but when Saul continued to sin, God eventually was sorry He had made him king. So, God told His prophet Samuel to go and anoint another king. That other king would be David…that is if Samuel listened to God instead of following his own preconceived misconceptions about David. Check it out.

1. How did David’s own father seem to react at the possibility that David might be the chosen king of God?
2. What was the lesson God had for Samuel – and us – in verse 7?
3. What are some ways that you and I judge people based on their appearances?
4. What does it mean to look at the heart? And how is that important?
5. Why do you think God chooses the heart by which to judge someone?
6. What might have happened to the land of Israel had Samuel anointed the most handsome son of Jesse, instead of the best man for the job?
7. What happens to those around us when we judge them based on their looks instead of their hearts?
8. What will you have to change to make sure you avoid judging people in shallow ways?
Prayer
Pray about the people God is placing on our hearts right now. Ask Him to give you a heart to truly get to know them better and more deeply.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 46

 Who is someone you haven’t seen in a long time that you would like to see again?

 If you could be anyone for a day who would you be?

Joseph Makes Himself Known
Read Genesis 45:1-28
1. Why did Joseph wait so long to reveal his true identity to his brothers?
2. How does Joseph’s bombshell strike his brothers? (verses 3 and 14)
3. Has Joseph really forgiven his brothers?
4. Are His brothers convinced of their forgiveness?

Prayer
Ask God to help you to take the initiative to reach out in forgiveness like Joseph, in a strained relationship in your life.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 45

 What was something valuable you lost or miss placed?
 Did you ever find it?
 If not, did you replace it?
 What did it cost you to replace?

A Silver Cup in the Sack.

Read: Genesis 44:1-33
1. When accused of stealing by the steward, (verse 4-6) how do the brothers respond? (verse 7-9)
2. How do the brothers respond when the planted cup shows up in Benjamin’s sack?
3. How does Judah’s compelling speech bring Joseph to the breaking point?

Prayer
Ask God to give you the strength to reconcile with a family member or a (close or distant) friend.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 44

 What one fancy meal stands out in your memory? Why that one?
 If you had the choice, would you want to be the youngest or the oldest in the family?

The second journey to Egypt

Read: Genesis 43:1-34

1. Why do you think Joseph takes his brothers to his own house and has a meal with them?
2. What do the brothers think will happen there? (verse 18)
3. Why do you think Joseph chooses not to reveal himself to his brothers? (verse 29-30)
4. Why does Benjamin get more than anyone else?

Prayer
Ask God to help you to put the interest of others above your own interest.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 43

 What is the tenderest expression of love your father has ever shared with you?
 What is the longest time you have ever been separated from your family?
 What was memorable about your reunion?

Joseph’s brothers go to Egypt.

Read: Genesis 42:1-38
1. By forcing the brothers to endure all the things that they had forced Joseph to endure, is Joseph seeking
o Revenge?
o Repentance?
o Or what?

2. Why doesn’t Joseph reveal himself now?
3. How do you think Joseph feels as he talks to his brothers?

Prayer
When things seem hopeless, don’t forget God is there to help you.

TEEN TALK IN THE WORD DAY 42

 If you were King or Queen for a day, what would you do?

 When have you ever helped to feel “I am somebody special”?


Joseph in charge of Egypt.

Read: Genesis 41:41-56

Description:
After Joseph has interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams, Pharaoh decides to put him in charge of the whole land of Egypt. Joseph then travels throughout the land. There was an abundance of crops for seven years and has it stored up in the cities.

1. Has Joseph gone to far in taking on the ring, robes, chauffeured chariot, name change, native wife?
2. How will all this help him with his new role?

Prayer
Ask God to help you to forget your past troubles and to help mold your future character.