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Wisdom

Character Goal: Wisdom comes from God and is displayed as knowledge of what is true or right coupled with good judgment used in action.

Biblical Character: Abigail

Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 25:1‑19, 23‑42

Discussion Questions:

• How is Nabal described? How is Abigail described?
• David requested that Nabal provide food for him and his men in exchange for the protection they had provided Nabal’s servants. What was Nabal’s response to David’s request?
• What did David decide to do about how Nabal treated him? Is this the right response? Why or why not?
• Describe a situation where a friend, teammate, or relative has mistreated you. What would be an unwise response to that situation? What would be a wise response? What would be the result or outcome of each of those responses? See Proverbs 15:1.
• What did the servant tell Abigail? What did she decide to do?
• How did her reaction to the situation display wisdom?
• Describe how Abigail approached and spoke to David.
• What truths did Abigail remind David of concerning God and himself? What does this tell us that Abigail believed about God?
• How did David respond to her wisdom? How do you think this impacted David’s future as king over Israel?
• As a female student‑athlete, what decisions do you face on a daily basis? How can you make wise decisions that would positively impact your future?
• Who did David acknowledge as being behind Abigail’s actions? What does this teach us about God?
• What did David do after he heard of Nabal’s death? Why do you think he wanted to marry her? What does this tell us about being a woman of wisdom?
• What does this story teach you about God? Women? How can you apply these truths to your life?
• What is one thing I learned from this story that I can apply to my life before the next lesson?

Core Truths:

• True wisdom comes from God and knowing His Word, and is displayed in good judgment.
• People’s lives are positively affected by godly wisdom.
• Wisdom is a valuable trait and women who possess it can add value to others.

Training for Godliness:

It is easy to get caught up in a winning streak, strong individual stats, a starting position, or a championship. Often when we are successful, we begin to take pride in ourselves to the degree to which we act haughty, mean, and look down on others. How can you as an athlete and leader at your school display the memory verse this week?

Memory Verse: “Her mouth speaks wisdom and loving instruction is on her tongue.” - Proverbs 31:26