SESSION 3

Wounds, Conflict & Forgiveness Between Brothers

Core Question

What do I do when brotherhood breaks?

Big Idea

David is betrayed, hunted, misunderstood — often by his own people. Brotherhood requires forgiveness or it dies.

Key Scriptures

• 1 Samuel 19–20 – Saul’s jealousy, Jonathan’s loyalty
  
  

• Psalm 34 – David’s prayer in distress
  
  

• Matthew 18:21–35 – Forgiveness
  
  

• Ephesians 4:26–32 – Do not let bitterness grow

Catechism

• CCC 2840–2845 – Forgiveness
  
  

• CCC 2302–2303 – Anger and resentment
  
  

• CCC 1451–1454 – Conversion of heart

Leader Focus

• Men often carry silent resentment
  
  

• Forgiveness is not denial; it’s freedom
  
  

• David refuses to kill Saul → integrity over revenge

Flow Forward

Healed brothers become strong fighters.
Now we move into battle.