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?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

Obedience brought David to the forefront of Holy War

•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