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