David…”David the Warrior”- 9/3/23

David… “David the Warrior” 

1 Samuel 17:2-11, 33-37, 38-40, 41-50

Sermon Application Questions

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Icebreaker: What is the biggest giant that you or someone you love has faced?  What did facing this giant feel like? 

Read 1 Samuel 17: 2-11

Describe what is happening in this passage?

What are all the things that made Goliath so formidable?

What makes the giants we face so formidable?

Read 1 Samuel 17: 33-37

Why was David willing to fight Goliath?

Why did David have faith and confidence when everyone else was afraid?

Describe a circumstance in your life right now in which you need courageous trust and faith in God’s power.

Read 1 Samuel 17: 38-40

Why did Saul try to dress David in his armor?

Why did this not work?

How do we try to protect ourselves with things that God has not provided?

Read 1 Samuel 17:41-50

What was David’s ringing statement to Goliath before the battle?

How should we address our giants?

How was Goliath more vulnerable than he appeared?  How are our giants more vulnerable than they appear?

How did David approach the giant? How can you run to meet your fears?

In the story of David and Goliath, we catch a glimpse of the bigger story of the Bible and the coming king. What are some similarities between the story of David and Goliath and the work of Christ?

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