[Sunday] David & Goliath - Rise & Fall
Goliath stands taunting them to send someone to fight, but none of God’s people, nor their weapons, are strong enough. Salvation is riding on this one battle. Samuel stands in front of Jesse’s sons, looking for a new king, but as he stares at all these strong sons, the smallest is missing, left in the field to shepherd. To this the Lord says, I do not look at outward appearance; I look at the heart, for that smallest son is God’s kingdom answer of salvation.
Questions This Week
For this week read 1 Samuel Chapters 16 -20.
Before reading this week, share what you know about the story of David and Goliath? What would you say the point of the story was?
Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13. When choosing the next king, what does God look at? How is it tempting to look at things other than the heart?
Read 1 Samuel 17. Compare and contrast David and Goliath. Compare and contrast Saul and David.
How is Jesus a true and better David as the Good Shepherd? What has Jesus done for you as your Good Shepherd?
Virtually every life transforming event recorded in Scripture includes a journey, a process the people involved go through that leads to insight, transformation and new life for all willing to engage that journey. The journey always includes elements of sacrifice, worship, trust and faith. Christmas is about Jesus making the journey from heaven to earth, for the Magi it was the journey from wisdom to humility. For us, it is a journey to wonder and new life.