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2. “Goliath: Courage & Prominence”

2. “Goliath: Courage & Prominence”. 1 Samuel 17 p. 264. Facing our Fears. Kyiv Symphony Orchestra & Chorus There are times when calamity strikes our lives. Is God with me? Does God care? Goliath is not a parable He was a real threat. 1. Real Fear.

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2. “Goliath: Courage & Prominence”

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  1. 2. “Goliath: Courage & Prominence” 1 Samuel 17 p. 264

  2. Facing our Fears • Kyiv Symphony Orchestra & Chorus • There are times when calamity strikes our lives. • Is God with me? • Does God care? • Goliath is not a parable • He was a real threat.

  3. 1. Real Fear • Philistines were well inside Israel’s territory • Israel & Saul are passive and directionless (v 2) • Saul was appointed for this (8:19-20) • He looked ideal for the task (9:2) • But Saul & all Israel were greatly afraid (v 11)

  4. 1. Real Fear . . . • Meanwhile . . . A young shepherd boy arrives. • A new perspective – the “living God” (v 26) • David was God’s choice for king. • His three eldest brothers were not (16:6-9, v 13) • Eliab sees David in a very human light (v 28) • He thinks David just wants to watch a battle.

  5. 1. Real Fear . . . • It had been going on a long time (v 16) • It’s why David was allowed to face Goliath. • The situation was not good - all were afraid (v 24) • God’s “anointed” (Heb. Messiah) delivers Israel • His “greater son” will conquerseven greater enemies: Sin, Death, Devil)

  6. 2. Real Courage • The people’s choice for king is afraid. • God’s choice for king steps up. Where did his courage come from? • A life of experiences of God’s power (v 34-37) • A willing servant (like his Greater Son – Mark 10:45)

  7. 2. Real Courage . . . • How God prepared David for this day – • By sending lions and bears to attack David’s flock !! • David went after them because it was his job. • As he was faithful he discovered God delivered him. • He learned God’s faithfulness through hard & terrifying experience • Equally our walk with God is built on daily faithfulness

  8. 3. Real Deliverance • The Israelites were desperate. • Another lesson had to be learned: • Saul tried to equip David in the usual way • BUT . . . Stepping out in faith cannot be done in the way of the world (Eph 4:22-24)

  9. 3. Real Deliverance . . . • David: “I cannot go in these” (v 39) • He could only go as he always had – in faith • The bigger story – • How was God’s anointed going to come to prominence? • Prominence – God set up the perfect PR gig for David. • A time of national crisis.

  10. 3. Real Deliverance . . . • David was there as a “servant” • David knew there was a “Living God” in Israel • God worked through the least, weakest, youngest … • No-one knew David’s battles with lions & bears • With each step of faith we experience God’s activity in our lives.

  11. Living it . . . • Real fear: • We will face times of crisis in our lives • Real courage: • Living a life of faithfulness even in the everyday stuff • Real deliverance: • We will see God at work.

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