David vs Goliath
Before fighting Goliath, David recalled a certain experience that strengthened his faith. What was it?
1 Samuel 17:32-38
Delivering sheep from a lion and a bear.
Who is Eliab?
1 Samuel 17
Davids older brother.
What is Forgiveness?
Letting go of resentment, anger, and desire for revenge.
Where was Goliath from?
What scripture?
1 Samuel 17
Gath
1 Samuel 17:4
What weapon did David use to defeat Goliath? What verse?
1 Samuel 17
Sling and Stone
1 Samuel 17:40
What did Eliab accuse David of when he came to the battlefield?
1 Samuel 17:25-30
Goes after his pride and calls him arrogant. He does this to discredit his younger brother in front of the other soldiers.
After David spared Saul's life, what did he allow the Lord to do instead?
1 Samuel 24:10-12
Be the Judge.
Sometimes situations are unfair but we have to trust that God will take care of it. He is the judge not us.
Where was David from?
What scripture?
1 Samuel 17
Bethlehem
1 Samuel 17:12
According to 1 Samuel 17:47, what lesson did David want all Israel to learn from his victory?
That the Lord saves, not by sword or spear.
What symbolic gifts did Johnathan give David?
1 Samuel 18
His robe, garments, and sword.
Which Christlike attributes is shown in Davids treatment of Saul?
1 Samuel 24:10
Mercy, love, patience, forgiveness.
Who is the most well known descendant of David?
Jesus Christ
Who's armor did David decide not to wear?
1 Samuel 17:30-40
Saul's
Find this verse and explain what it means to you.
"And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him."
1 Samuel 18
Verse 14
What is harder asking for forgiveness or giving forgiveness?
Need a discussion to continue.
Both are equally as hard but can be so rewarding in the end.
From learning about Davids experience
How does the Lord want us to view our challenges?
Discussion
With the help of the Lord and with faith I can overcome them.
Why might Davids refusal to wear Saul's armor be a meaningful symbol for us today?
We must rely on God's strength and our own spiritual preparation, not just the worlds solutions.
What attitude do you think began to grow in Saul after hearing people sing about David?
1 Samuel 18:5-10
Jealousy and Envy
How can Forgiveness be an act of Faith?
1 Samuel 24:12
It requires giving your trust to God and letting go and letting Him.
Forgiveness is the sure path to peace and ______.
Healing