Week 7: Story of a Hero
David and Goliath
Understanding the need for a hero in the Biblical narrative by reviewing the story of David and Goliath
Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17
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Which part of this story stands out most to you?
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David trusts that the battle belongs to the Lord (vs. 47). How do his actions require trust? How do the actions of the Israelite and Philistine armies show their lack of belief or trust in God?
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God writes David into His story as a hero. What past experiences prepare David for this moment?
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David faced a lot of discouragement and unhelpful guidance leading up to his defeat of Goliath. Why do you think each person did or said what they did?
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The story of David points ahead to Jesus, who will one day defeat an even bigger, scarier ‘Goliath.’ What discouragement and not-so-helpful assistance did Jesus have to face?