A Phone Tree Bible Study Group ACTion Article
Reading Assignment: 2 Samuel 18:33–19:8
Personal Reflection ACTion Statement:
Grief can sometimes feel like a living organism. It can be so all consuming that it overwhelms a person physically, mentally, and emotionally. It has its own voice, its own rhythm, and its own presence. It manifests itself in facets, affecting behaviors and movements in life. It even holds the power to affect relationships. It wears many faces.
Understanding grief, managing grief, and healing from grief require much. Part of the process includes sensitivity, patience, time, prayer, and intentionality. Further, it might require help. The beneficial source of aid might come by way of counseling or therapy. Ultimately, however, it is the Higher Source – GOD – who can assist best.
1) Who was David grieving?
2) How did David demonstrate his grief?
3) Why was David’s grief so impactful?
4) Who was affected by David’s display of grief?
5) What person spoke to David regarding his grief, and what did he say?
6) How did David respond after he was confronted?
7) What lesson can be learned from studying David and his process of grieving?
Reflective Thinking: Facets of David’s Grief
Create a comparative timeline of David’s 4 major losses: Saul, Jonathan, his infant son, and Absalom. Take notes on how his grieving process evolved. Notice how he was affected by each. Describe how he moved beyond each loss.
The Phone Tree Bible Study Group’s study of 2 Samuel will resume on January 4, 2026.
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