Stories From The Old Testament That Build Stories
Stories From The Old Testament That Build
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of “Weak Strength” Judg 13 -16 § A Grown Samson 14: 1 – 16: 30 The End Of His Life 16: 23 -30 § The Philistines had a “party” vv. 23 -24 § Dagon was praised for delivering Samson
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of “Weak Strength” Judg 13 -16 § A Grown Samson 14: 1 – 16: 30 The End Of His Life 16: 23 -30 § The house was full of lords & officials…at least 3, 000 were on the roof v. 27 § Samson pushed the supporting
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of “Weak Strength” Judg 13 -16 § A Grown Samson 14: 1 – 16: 30 The End Of His Life 16: 23 -30 § An act of personal vengeance v. 28 a § Samson killed more in his death than he had cumulatively in his life
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion A Story Of “Weak Strength” Judg 13 -16 § A Grown Samson 14: 1 – 16: 30 The End Of His Life 16: 23 -30 § His faith is commended Heb 11: 32 § However, it is his choices that stand as a reminder of what not to do with life…they led him into situations
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § The old are supposed to lead the young § Faith & wisdom come from experience § Sometimes, it is reversed
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § Such is the case with one of the most familiar stories in all the O. T. § David’s defeat of Goliath, the Philistine giant § David’s victory is a “faith-builder” for us
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § Once again, the Philistines oppose Israel § They did in the days of Samuel 4 -7 § They did in the days of Saul -14 chs. 13
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § Goliath’s description vv. 4 -7 § He was their “champion” (battletested hero) § He was 9’ 9” tall § His armor weighed approx. 128 lbs. § Spear shaft was like a weaver’s
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § Goliath’s tactics vv. 8 -10, 16 § He used intimidation, “bully tactics” § He demanded an Israelite to fight him § The nation of the winner would rule over the nation of the loser § He issued this “challenge” for 40
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § Goliath’s tactics vv. 8 -10, 16 § He was successful…Israel was “dismayed and greatly afraid” because of him § Not one Israelite accepted his challenge
Stories From The O. T. That Build Faith & Devotion The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17 § David’s interest vv. 17 -30 § Jesse sent David with supplies for his 3 oldest sons who were fighting the Philistines with Saul vv. 17 -18 a § Jesse also wanted David to bring back a report re: their welfare v.
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
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