1. Reflect on Amnon's destructive "love" for Tamar. How does his behavior deviate from the biblical definition of love in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7?

2. How did Jonadab's counsel to Amnon exacerbate the situation? What does this teach about the significance of the advice we give and receive?

3. Why do you think King David did not take any action against Amnon? How might David's own past sin with Bathsheba affect his ability to administer justice in this case?

4. Absalom's revenge resulted in murder. Discuss alternative approaches Absalom could have taken for justice.

5. How did Tamar's violation impact her life and her family's dynamic?

6. How does the treatment of Tamar reflect the culture and attitudes of her time? How does this compare to current day issues of violence against women?

7. How might Tamar's story inspire advocacy for victims of sexual violence today?

8. What does this chapter teach about the long-term impacts of sin on individuals and their families?

9. Reflect on David's reaction when he hears about Amnon's death. How might he be dealing with the consequences of his family's disarray?

10. In what ways does this story reflect societal issues today?

11. In the light of this chapter, how can the Church better support victims of sexual abuse?

12. How can families today learn from the negative examples of communication and relationships in David's family?

13. How could intervention have changed the outcome of this story?

14. What does this chapter teach us about the danger of unchecked desires?

15. If you were a friend of Tamar, how would you comfort and help her during her ordeal?

16. How does the story demonstrate the consequences of passive leadership?

17. What steps could David have taken to prevent this tragedy within his family?

18. How can we use Tamar's story to educate and prevent similar instances of harm today?

19. In what ways can our own passions mislead us, as Amnon's did him?

20. How can this tragic event encourage believers to engage more actively in advocating for justice?