CHARACTER STUDY SERIES…Abigail…What can I Do?

Presented by Doug McKillop on September 26, 2018

1 Samuel 25

Abigail – in Hebrew the meaning of the name Abigail is: Father rejoiced, or father’s joy. Gives joy. The intelligent, beautiful Abigail was Old Testament King David’s third wife, described as ‘good in discretion and beautiful in form.’

1. Verse 3 – Her life was not great, but she didn’t wallow in her circumstances.
   (Lesson for Today: Under difficulty, God can still use us.)
2. Verse 29-30 – She was a wise woman who stayed current and knew what was going on her country.
   (Lesson for Today: Be perceptive.)
3. Verse 18 – She realized that only she could avert disaster.
   (Lesson for Today: Sometimes only we can solve a particular problem)
4. Verse 18 – She moved quickly and efficiently.
   (Lesson for Today: If a need is known, it needs to be dealt with right away.)
5. Verse 20 – She came under cover, not out in the open.
   (Lesson for Today: Sometimes we need to come discreetly, so as not to offend.)
6. Verse 24 – She takes complete responsibility for the situation.
   (Lesson for Today: We need to have a proper attitude.)
7. Verse 33 – Her actions changed history and saved David’s character. She restored David.
   (Lesson for Today: We can be a positive influence on others, and should strive for this.)
8. Verse 42 – God blessed her.
   (Lesson for Today: God will bless us as well.)

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