David was not without sin and yet God described him as a man after God’s own heart. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung shows us how, at each crisis, David turned to the Lord with a sincere and repentant heart. By admitting his mistakes and seeking the Lord, David overcame his trials and won the Lord’s approval.

Translated to English by Bro. Isaac Cheung.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

1 Samuel 25, 30; 2 Samuel 11

Life Group Discussion Guide

1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)

• Choose 2 LG members to share a devotion they recently had.
• What about the message that made an impact on you?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)

• What incidents happened to David that became his turning points? (1Sam.25, 1Sam.27:1-2, and 2Sam.11). Please share what you understood from these 3 incidents.
• How did David overcome life’s challenges? What kind of heart did David have? What does 1Sam. 30:6 mean?
• David had his limitations. How did he overcome these limitations? (1Sam.17:38-40, 1Sam.18:6-11 and 24:1-22, 2Sam.15:23-26, and 2Sam.16:5-13)
• How does the incident with Bathsheba relate with the woman caught in adultery in John 8?
• What have you learned about God from the message? How did David foreshadow Jesus our Savior?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)

• In what way/s are you able to relate with David’s experiences?
• Has there been a time when you are forced to leave your comfort zone? Please share how you managed through it. How did it become a turning point for you?
• What limitations has God put in your life that you can now identify as His grace?
• Take time to reflect on 1 Sam. 30:6 “… but David found strength in the Lord his God”. Share your reflection.

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)

• David had his dark side and so do we. What is God telling you to do about it? How are you going to do it?

6. Engage God in prayer (20-30 mins)

• Pray for each other’s needs and concerns. (10-15 minutes)
• Pray for our country. (10-15 minutes)
  • Government leaders to lead with integrity and justice
  • Wisdom for our leaders to navigate through the pandemic and to plan for economic recovery to fight against unemployment and poverty

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Tithes & Offering

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This week, Ptr. Genesis Tan shares reflections from the life of David, the model Shepherd-King. By choosing to recognize his limits, give up his claim to power, and rely instead on God’s mercy, David shows us how we, too, can be Overcomers after God’s own heart.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

1 Samuel 17:38-40 / 1 Samuel 18:6-11; 24:1-22 / 2 Samuel 15:23-26 / 2 Samuel 16:5-13

Life Group Discussion Guide

1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)

• Choose 2 LG members to share a devotion they recently had.
• What about the message that made an impact on you?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)

• What incidents happened to David that became his turning points? (1Sam.25, 1Sam.27:1-2, and 2Sam.11). Please share what you understood from these 3 incidents.
• How did David overcome life’s challenges? What kind of heart did David have? What does 1Sam. 30:6 mean?
• David had his limitations. How did he overcome these limitations? (1Sam.17:38-40, 1Sam.18:6-11 and 24:1-22, 2Sam.15:23-26, and 2Sam.16:5-13)
• How does the incident with Bathsheba relate with the woman caught in adultery in John 8?
• What have you learned about God from the message? How did David foreshadow Jesus our Savior?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)

• In what way/s are you able to relate with David’s experiences?
• Has there been a time when you are forced to leave your comfort zone? Please share how you managed through it. How did it become a turning point for you?
• What limitations has God put in your life that you can now identify as His grace?
• Take time to reflect on 1 Sam. 30:6 “… but David found strength in the Lord his God”. Share your reflection.

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)

• David had his dark side and so do we. What is God telling you to do about it? How are you going to do it?

6. Engage God in prayer (20-30 mins)

• Pray for each other’s needs and concerns. (10-15 minutes)
• Pray for our country. (10-15 minutes)
  • Government leaders to lead with integrity and justice
  • Wisdom for our leaders to navigate through the pandemic and to plan for economic recovery to fight against unemployment and poverty

Would you like to try joining a Life Group session? Fill out our Contact form and our Life Group Officer will get in touch with you shortly.

Tithes & Offering

We praise the Lord that despite the Coronavirus pandemic, we can still worship online together. If CBCP is your home church and you are moved to give at this time, you may deposit your offerings via online fund transfer to our church bank accounts. Learn how to give.

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Ano ang iyong gagawin kung ang puso mo ay dinidikdik at binabasag ng mga masasakit na salita, malulupit na tao, at mga madadayang sitwasyon? Sa pamamagitan ng buhay ni David, ipinapaalala ni Ptr. Michael Cariño na ang sitwasyong iyon ay pagkakataon ng Diyos upang ayusin ang ating puso, baguhin ang ating ugali, at baklasin ang ating yabang upang tayo ay magamit Niya nang mahusay sa mas matinding layunin.

How do you respond when hurtful words, difficult people, and unjust situations break your heart? Ptr. Mike Cariño shows us through David’s life that periods of brokenness are opportunities for God to refine our hearts, shape our character, and dismantle our pride, to prepare us for a greater purpose.

Read Today’s Scripture Passage

1 Samuel 17:20-37, 41-44; 1 Samuel 18:6-16; 19:9-10; 1 Samuel 18:17-19; 20:1

Life Group Discussion Guide

1. Magdasal bilang panimula.

2. Engage with one another (15-30 mins)

• Magbahagi ng iyong natutunan mula sa personal devotion.
• Anong bahagi ng mensahe ang naalala mo?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)

• Basahin ang 1 Samuel 17:20-37, 41-44. Anong mga masasakit na salita ang natanggap ni David? Paano niya ito napagtagumpayan?
• Basahin ang 1 Samuel 18:6-16; 19:9-10. Anong kalupitan ang pinagdaanan ni David? Paano siya tinuruan ng Diyos na maging maawain?
• Basahin ang 1 Samuel 18:17-19; 20:1. Anong klaseng pandaraya ang hinarap ni David sa kanyang buhay? Paano siya hinulma ng Diyos na maging mapagkumbaba?
• Paano mo mas nakilala ang Diyos mula sa buhay ni David?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)

• Naranasan mo na bang makatanggap ng mga masasakit na salita? Paano mo ito hinarap? Ano ang natutunan mo mula sa karanasang ito?
• Nagkaroon ka na ba ng karanasan na kung saan ikaw ay na-api o kaya ay nagkaroon ng mapait na relasyon sa ibang tao? Sa pamamagitan nito, paano ka naturuan ng Diyos na maging maawain?
• Naranasan mo bang maloko, maapi, maisahan, o madaya ng ibang tao? Paano mo ito hinarap?
• Anong mga sibat ng buhay ang kinakaharap mo ngayon?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)

• Paano mo mamahalin ang mga tao na nananakit sa iyo?
• Paano mo haharapin ang mga sibat ng buhay na tumatagos sa iyong puso at kaluluwa?

6. Maglaan ng oras para sa pagdadasal (20-30 mins)

• Ipagdasal ang mga pangangailangan at mga alalahanin ng bawat isa. (10-15 minutes)
• Ipagdasal ang ating bansa. (10-15 minutes)
  • Ipagdasal na ang mga opisyal ng gobyerno ay mamuno nang may integridad at hustisya
  • Karunungan para sa ating mga pinuno sa pagsugpo ng pandemya at pagpa-plano para sa pagbawi ng ekonomiya upang labanan ang kawalan ng trabaho at kahirapan

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