Last Nights of the King: Table Discussion Questions

In what ways do you relate to Abishag?

Are you going through anything in your life right now you feel is out of your control? Do you feel stuck? What do you do when you feel stuck?

Did any character surprise you?

What is a challenge you've come through in your life? Did you feel God was present with you in that challenge or not?

When have you felt God saw you and was taking care of you?

Has there ever been a difficult time in your life in which you had a hard time believing God saw you or would take care of you?

What is a promise God makes in the Bible that you are grateful for? What promises has God given to you?

Do you ever feel like you've been too bad for God to care for you? How do you see God's grace in the story of the show?

What do we learn about God's character through David's life?

How do you think God feels about women?

In what ways do you think David was a good father? In what ways was he not?

How did David's sins affect his family and the nation? How does our sin affect those around us? If you have a story to share about your sin hurting a family member or friend, share it.

Do you see Abigail as a good mother figure? Why or why not?

Do you have an Abigail in your life? If so, who? Describe that relationship.

Abishag was willing to try anything to improve her situation. Is there anything you're not willing to try or give up to get closer to God?

Was Abishag's crush on Adonijah sinful? Why or why not?

Think about the people you most admire. What qualities do you want to emulate in them? What did Abishag see in David that she wanted to have for herself?