Stories From The Old Testament That Build Stories
Stories From The Old Testament That Build
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s interest vv. 17 -30 § Upon his arrival, David saw the situation and heard Goliath’s “challenge” vv. 20 -24 § The report circulated re: Saul’s “reward” for accepting Goliath’s
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s interest vv. 17 -30 § Eliab (Jesse’s oldest son) rebukes David, calling him “insolent” v. 28 § He intimates David was “neglectful” v. 28 § David was simply inquiring…Eliab &
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § Saul heard about David’s inquiries & sent for him v. 31 § David “reassured” the king…volunteers to fight Goliath 32 v.
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § Saul dismissed David’s “offer” v. 33 § David was only a youth…he was “not able to go fight against this Philistine”
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David’s response to Saul vv. 34 -37 a § This would not be his first “battle” § As a shepherd, he defended & attacked lions & bears that tried to seize the flock
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David’s response to Saul vv. 34 -37 a § God had delivered him from the paw of the bear & lion…He would deliver him from this “uncircumcised Philistine who has taunted the
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David’s response to Saul vv. 34 -37 a § David was not over-confident in his own fighting abilities…no matter how good a shepherd he was § He was confident (believed) in God
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § Saul’s offer to David vv. 37 b-39 § First, he wishes God’s blessings on him § Second, he offers David his own armor
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David prepares for battle v. 40 § He’ll use his “trusted” weaponry (the shepherd’s staff & his sling) § He selects 5 smooth stones from the brook
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David prepares for battle v. 40 § Any lesson re: his choice of 5 stones? ? § Some have argued it showed a lack of faith
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David prepares for battle v. 40 § Any lesson re: his choice of 5 stones? ? § God wasn’t going to “miraculously” direct the stone into Goliath’s
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David prepares for battle v. 40 § Any lesson re: his choice of 5 stones? ? § Faith = belief & trust in God § Yet, God still expects us to
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David battles Goliath vv. 41 -51 a § Goliath disdains David as his opponent… he obviously was “insulted” v. 42 § He scorned David’s choice of
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David battles Goliath vv. 41 -51 a § Goliath boasts he will feed David’s flesh to the birds and beasts v. 44 § David acknowledges Goliath’s weapons… states his “power” –
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David battles Goliath vv. 41 -51 a § David tells Goliath he will strike him down, cut his head off, and feed ded Philistine flesh to the birds and beasts v. 46 b
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David battles Goliath vv. 41 -51 a § David gives 2 motivating reasons… Ê The whole earth would know there is only 1 God…Jehovah, the Lord God of Israel v. 46 b
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David battles Goliath vv. 41 -51 a § David gives 2 motivating reasons… Ë This “assembly” (Israel) would know that God does not deliver His people by sword or
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David battles Goliath vv. 41 -51 a § David gives 2 motivating reasons… § David’s motivation was not the “lucrative reward” offered by Saul v. 25
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David battles Goliath vv. 41 -51 a § They approach each other v. 48 § David puts a stone in his sling & hurls it at Goliath…the stone sinks into Goliath’s forehead…the giant
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s involvement vv. 31 -51 a § David battles Goliath vv. 41 -51 a § David runs to his body…he has no sword § David takes the giant’s sword, and cuts off his head vv. 50 -51 a
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § The battle’s aftermath vv. 51 b-53 § When the Philistines see their champion fall, they became afraid and fled v. 51 b § Israel is afraid no longer…they pursue the fleeing enemy and kill
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § The N. T. Application Eph 6: 10 -18 § God’s people still battle “Goliaths” (daunting & intimidating opponents) § Not physical battles…spiritual conflicts
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § The N. T. Application Eph 6: 10 -18 § On his strengths & skills, David could not have defeated Goliath § On our own strengths & skills, we cannot defeat the “spiritual hosts of wickedness” vv. 10 -13
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § The N. T. Application Eph 6: 10 -18 § David saw the battle was the Lord’s…he knew He was stronger than literal weapons § We must also accept the battle is the Lord’s and arm ourselves with what
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § There was not a more important “relic” to Israel than the ark of the covenant § It resided in the Most Holy Place § It was seen only 1 time a year by only 1 man
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § The story of David’s efforts to bring the ark back to Jerusalem offer its readers a timely lesson about a very important principle § Sadly, a principle that continues to be violated to this day
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Failed Homecoming Story 2 Sam 6 § The importance of the ark of the covenant § It represented the very presence of God § On the Day of Atonement, God’s presence would be manifested
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