This week we will be studying 2 Samuel 9 and the kindness King David showed to King Saul's grandson Mephibosheth (say that 5 times fast). When you read the text, notice how eager David is to show this kindness - he is taking the initiative. Why is that? (give special attention to v. 1 and 3) Also, what risk is David taking in doing this? How are his actions towards an enemy's descendants different or surprising in that world at that time?