David Defeated Goliath
Goliath was with what army?
Philistines
Why was Saul hunting David to kill him?
Because David was more successful in battle than Saul and he was jealous of David.
How old was David when he became king?
30 years old
Why was it wrong when King David sent messengers to bring Bathsheba to him?
She was married.
Without looking, what are the first 5 books of the Bible?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus& Deuteronomy
How tall was Goliath?
9 feet 9 inches
What did David do when he snuck up behind Saul in the cave?
David cut off the corner of Saul's robe.
How many years did King David rule?
40 years
What did David do so that he could marry Bathsheba?
David had her husband, Uriah, killed in battle.
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
How long had Goliath been threatening the Israelites?
40 days
David showed King Saul the corner of his robe and said instead of killing him he did what?
David said, "I showed mercy because you are the Lord's anointed.
David lived in an amazing palace so what did he want to do for the Lord?
He wanted to build God a permanent house or temple.
Who was the prophet God sent to David?
Nathan
Deuteronomy is basically the book of what?
Laws and has the 10 commandments.
What did David say when he heard Goliath's threat?
Who does this Goliath think he is that he should mock the living God and his army?
How did Saul respond to David's mercy?
Saul wept and said, "You are more righteous than I am."
Nathan told David to do whatever was in his heart to do for God but what did God tell Nathan that night?
God said say to David, "You want to build me a house? Since I rescued the Israelites from Egypt I have been living in a tent. I have never asked anyone to build me a permanent house."
What story did Nathan tell David?
A rich man with lots of sheep took the poor man's only sheep, that they loved, and had it prepared for his meal.
What book is in the middle of the Bible?
Psalms.
What did David say when Goliath came at him in battle?
You come against me with a sword and a spear. I come against you in the name of the LORD of the Armies-you have defied Him!
In today's lesson we saw David showing mercy even though Saul was trying to kill him. Where do we see Jesus' similar mercy?
On the cross Jesus prayed Father forgive them for they know not what they do which includes us as well.
What did God mean when He told David instead of David building God a house, He would build David a house?
God meant that He would use David's descendant, Solomon, to build His temple and that Jesus would be his descendant through whom God would establish His kingdom forever.
What is Psalm 51?
David's repentance for this sin against God.
Who is John the Baptist mother?
Elizabeth