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1 Samuel 17:1-30. Ancient Philistines. Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3. Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3 The Man From Gath – vv.4-7. Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3 The Man From Gath – vv.4-7 The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11. Who or what at the giants in your life?
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Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3 • The Man From Gath – vv.4-7
Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3 • The Man From Gath – vv.4-7 • The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11
Who or what at the giants in your life? Who or what intimidates you?
Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3 • The Man From Gath – vv.4-7 • The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11 • Jesse’s Sons – vv.12-15
Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3 • The Man From Gath – vv.4-7 • The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11 • Jesse’s Sons – vv.12-15 • A Father’s Concern – vv.16-19
Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3 • The Man From Gath – vv.4-7 • The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11 • Jesse’s Sons – vv.12-15 • A Father’s Concern – vv.16-19 • Embracing Your Father’s Heart – vv.20-21
The Men of Israel Are Terrified by What They • See – vv.23-25
The Men of Israel Are Terrified by What They • See – vv.23-25 • David is Indignant by What He Hears – vv.26-27
Like David and Jesus, we should not be bound by the roles given to us by our family, friends, or employer.
The Men of Israel Are Terrified by What They • See – vv.23-25 • David is Indignant by What He Hears – vv.26-27 • The Oldest Son Scorns the Youngest – v.28
The Men of Israel Are Terrified by What They • See – vv.23-25 • David is Indignant by What He Hears – vv.26-27 • The Oldest Son Scorns the Youngest – v.28 • David Holds His Ground – vv.29-31
None of us enjoy rejection, especially when it comes from those closest to us, but rejection played a key role in making David God’s man.
“Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendour and majesty! In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!” Psalm 45:3-4