Day 88: Wisdom, VENGENCE, and Exile in 1 Samuel 25-27 | Bible In A Year (CSB)

For Day 88 of our "Bible in a Year" playlist, we cover 1 Samuel 25-27. Abigail’s wisdom averts David’s wrath against Nabal, showcasing divine intervention through human agency. As Saul’s pursuit intensifies, David spares him again but flees to Philistine territory, wrestling with survival and faith in a foreign land.

Questions:
1. Abigail’s mediation in chapter 25 prevents David from taking vengeance—how does her role illuminate the theological truth that God often uses others to redirect us toward His righteousness rather than our impulses?

2. David’s second sparing of Saul in chapter 26 reaffirms his reverence for God’s anointed—how does this act challenge us to consider the tension between human justice and divine prerogative in the unfolding of God’s kingdom?

3. David’s flight to the Philistines in chapter 27 reflects a pragmatic retreat—how might this moment provoke us to wrestle with the theological paradox of trusting God’s promises while navigating the ambiguities of living in a fallen world?

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