David and Goliath
Goliath taunted the armies of Israel for this many days before David stepped up to fight him.
Forty (1 Samuel 17:16)
Instead of raising his hand to strike down the Lord's anointed, David secretly cut off a piece of this item in the cave.
Saul's robe (1 Samuel 24:4)
After uniting the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, David established his capital city here.
Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:5–7)
When your personal Goliath (challenges or trials) seems too big for your strength, who must you rely on to help you overcome.
The Lord (1 Samuel 17:45–47)
When King Saul tried to outfit David for battle, David rejected this heavy item because he hadn't tested it.
Saul's armor (1 Samuel 17:38–39)
When David had the opportunity to kill Saul in the wilderness of Ziph, he instead took this item and a jug of water from beside Saul's head.
Saul's spear (1 Samuel 26:11–12)
When David lived in a house of cedar, he realized the Lord only had this type of dwelling, motivating him to want to build a temple.
A tent/curtains (2 Samuel 7:2)
When Saul saw David's successes, he made this common mistake and became what, which requires us to suffer the good fortune of others.
Envy/jealousy (1 Samuel 18:8–9)
David told the giant, "The battle is the Lord's," but he brought this specific weapon to the battle.
A sling and five smooth stones (1 Samuel 17:40)
When David was hiding from King Saul, this brave son of Saul chose loyalty and a deep friendship with David over inheriting the throne.
Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1–3; 20:16–17)
Because David was a man of war, this son was chosen by the Lord to actually build the temple.
Solomon (2 Samuel 7:12–13; 1 Chronicles 22:8–9)
What does David's experience with the armor of Saul teach us about receiving revelation for our own challenges?
We must rely on our own faith and spiritual tools that we are comfortable with, not just borrow others' routines (1 Samuel 17:39).
Because the Israelites judged based on outward appearances, they were terrified, but the Lord told Samuel he looks on this.
The heart (1 Samuel 16:7)
Finish this principle taught by David's restraint: "Vengeance is the Lord's, so we must seek..."
Peace (1 Samuel 24:12–15)
The prophet Nathan promised David that his throne would be established forever, pointing to this descendant who is our Eternal King.
Jesus Christ (2 Samuel 7:16; Luke 1:32–33)
Fill in the blank from 1 Samuel 16: "Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the..."
Heart (1 Samuel 16:7)
David declared that God saves not with these two weapons, but by delivering His people.
Sword and spear (1 Samuel 17:47)
This woman interceded to protect David from taking matters into his own hands and shedding blood after her husband Nabal insulted David.
Abigail (1 Samuel 25:23–31)
David danced with all his might when this sacred object, representing the presence of God, was brought into Jerusalem.
The Ark of the Covenant (2 Samuel 6:14–15)
In 2 Samuel 7, Nathan counsels David on what it takes to stop viewing sacred things as transactional good luck charms, and to start building this type of relationship.
A covenant-driven relationship (2 Samuel 7:22–24)