Leap Over a Wall - Share your takeaway from the experience

Hey readers of Leap Over a Wall by Eugene Peterson...

As a way to capture the impact of this experience of reading & engaging in pub discussions, click the "post comment" link below & share a brief response to these questions:

1. What's your primary takeaway (insight, learning, inspiration, etc.) from reading about the life of David?

2. Peterson writes on page 5 that "David deals with God."  What insights about God or walking with God did you discover or remember through this reading?

3. What's your favorite scene/story from David's life, and why?

David's Last Words - "Leap Over a Wall" 2 Samuel 22

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Leap Over a Wall
Inspired by the Life of David

NCPC Family Scripture Focus, Fall 2015



DISCUSSION & REFLECTION GUIDE

David's Last Words...Leap Over a Wall - 2 Samuel 22:1-31
Click Here for the "DAVID'S LAST WORDS" Discussion Guide PDF - 2 Sam 22
Looking back on his life, David gives God the credit.

Week	Scripture Reading	Stories	Pastor Kurt’s Weekly Focus	Leap Over a Wall book chapters
Week 12: December 14	2 Samuel 22-24	David’s last words	Leap Over a Wall 2 Sam 22:1-31	Chs. 19-20

FOUR WAYS TO LEAP!

• READ THE BIBLE STORY - Regular Bible Readings in 1 & 2 Samuel 
• DIG DEEPER WITH A BIBLE SCHOLAR - Lectio Scripture Commentary from Dr. Sara Koenig, Seattle Pacific University
• REFLECT &/or DISCUSS WITH OTHERS - Focused Reflection Guide for Groups & Individuals from Pastor Kurt Helmcke...on this blog site
• READ A BOOK WITH PASTOR KURT & OTHERS - Leap Over a Wall: Earthy Spirituality for Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson 

David's Family Troubles - 2 Samuel 15-18

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Leap Over a Wall
Inspired by the Life of David

NCPC Family Scripture Focus, Fall 2015





DISCUSSION & REFLECTION GUIDE

David's Family Troubles - 2 Samuel 15:1-16
Click Here for the "DAVID'S FAMILY TROUBLES" Discussion Guide PDF - 2 Sam 15, 18
David's son Absalom rebels & tries to take over as King of Israel.  In the battle for power, Absalom is killed & David grieves.


FOUR WAYS TO LEAP!

• READ THE BIBLE STORY - Regular Bible Readings in 1 & 2 Samuel 
• DIG DEEPER WITH A BIBLE SCHOLAR - Lectio Scripture Commentary from Dr. Sara Koenig, Seattle Pacific University
• REFLECT &/or DISCUSS WITH OTHERS - Focused Reflection Guide for Groups & Individuals from Pastor Kurt Helmcke...on this blog site
• READ A BOOK WITH PASTOR KURT & OTHERS - Leap Over a Wall: Earthy Spirituality for Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson

Week	Scripture Reading	Stories	Pastor Kurt’s Weekly Focus	Leap Over a Wall book chapters
Week 11: December 7	2 Samuel 13-21	David’s family troubles	Family Trouble 2 Sam 15:1-16	Ch. 18
Week 12: December 14	2 Samuel 22-24	David’s last words	Leap Over a Wall 2 Sam 22:1-31	Chs. 19-20

LEAP over a wall ... Chat #3

Click here for our discussion guide for Chapters 13-20 of Leap Over a Wall by Eugene Peterson

David's Wars: Losing the Moral Battle - 2 Samuel 8-12

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Leap Over a Wall
Inspired by the Life of David

NCPC Family Scripture Focus, Fall 2015


FOUR WAYS TO LEAP!

• READ THE BIBLE STORY - Regular Bible Readings in 1 & 2 Samuel 
• DIG DEEPER WITH A BIBLE SCHOLAR - Lectio Scripture Commentary from Dr. Sara Koenig, Seattle Pacific University
• REFLECT &/or DISCUSS WITH OTHERS - Focused Reflection Guide for Groups & Individuals from Pastor Kurt Helmcke...on this blog site (see below)
• READ A BOOK WITH PASTOR KURT & OTHERS - Leap Over a Wall: Earthy Spirituality for Everyday Christians by Eugene Peterson

DISCUSSION & REFLECTION GUIDE

Losing the Moral Battle - 2 Samuel 11:1-27
Click Here for the "DAVID'S MORAL BATTLE" Discussion Guide PDF - 2 Sam 7
David commits adultery with Bathsheba, the wife of one of his soldiers, and then tragically attempts to cover up his sin.

Reading Schedule, this week to the end of our journey:

Week	Scripture Reading	Stories	Pastor Kurt’s Weekly Focus	Leap Over a Wall book chapters
Week 10: November 30	2 Samuel 8-12	David’s wars – on the battlefield & with sin	Consequences 2 Sam 11:1-27	Chs. 16-17
Week 11: December 7	2 Samuel 13-21	David’s family troubles	Family Trouble 2 Sam 15:1-16	Ch. 18
Week 12: December 14	2 Samuel 22-24	David’s last words	Leap Over a Wall 2 Sam 22:1-31	Chs. 19-20