A Cool Hand on a Hot Head

God used a wise and discerning woman to change the course of a confrontation that was headed for a disastrous end.

Abigail means “my father is joyous”

Nabal means “stupid or foolish” 

• People Will Hurt You
• • Some hurt because they have been hurt
• • Some hurt because they are jealous
• • Some hurt because they are just mean (that’s Nabal)
• Why Such a Strong Reaction from David?
• God Uses Abigail

• • She takes wise action

• • She speaks with wisdom

1 Samuel 25:26; 25:29

1 Samuel 25:30-31

1 Samuel 25:32-33

• How Should We Respond to Difficult People?

• • Remember that people will hurt you at times

• • Remember that you also have sinful tendencies and sometimes lack wisdom

Proverbs 29:11

• • Be open to correction and rebuke from God’s Spirit, His Word, or through others

• • Choose to trust God and let Him defend you

Romans 12:19

This requires us, as believers, to see justice in light of the cross

• • • Understand that you have been forgiven

• • • Believe that the cross is God’s answer to all the injustice in this world

• • • Trust that God knows what He is doing, even when we don’t.

Through this account, Abigail points us to Christ and what He would do for us.

• We Need a Mediator
• We Need a Substitute
• We Must Respond