Setting The Scene
Who was chosen by God to be king but was not king yet?
David
What did David politely ask Nabal for?
Food
Who told Abigail what Nabal had done?
One of the servants
How did Abigail approach David—angrily or humbly?
Humbly
How did David react after hearing Abigail’s words?
He thanked her
Why was David living on the run?
King Saul was trying to kill him
How did Nabal respond to David’s request?
With insults and disrespect
What did Abigail immediately prepare for David?
Food and supplies
What did Abigail remind David about?
God’s plan and who God called him to be
What did Abigail prevent David from doing?
Killing people and sinning
Who was Abigail married to?
Nabal
Why did Nabal’s words create a dangerous situation?
They offended David and escalated the conflict
Did Abigail create the problem she stepped into?
No
Why didn’t Abigail yell or accuse David?
It would have made things worse
What could have happened if Abigail stayed silent?
People would have died and David’s future would be damaged
What kind of man was Nabal, even though he was rich?
Harsh, selfish, and disrespectful
What do foolish words often lead to?
Big problems
Why didn’t Abigail wait for Nabal to fix the situation?
He was foolish and wouldn’t listen
What kind of words can stop conflict instead of fueling it?
Calm, respectful words
Who ultimately dealt with Nabal?
God
True or False: Being successful means you always make good choices.
False
What lesson do we learn about our words from Nabal?
Words have consequences
What does Abigail’s action teach us about responsibility?
Doing what’s right even when it’s uncomfortable
What does wisdom know how to do?
When to speak and how to speak
What does Abigail’s story teach us about God?
God uses wise, faithful people to change outcomes