1 Samuel 17:1-30

Ancient Philistines

Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3

The Man From Gath – vv.4-7The Man From Gath – vv.4-7

Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3 The Man From Gath – vv.4-7The Man From Gath – vv.4-7 The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11The 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.1-3Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3 The Man From Gath – vv.4-7The Man From Gath – vv.4-7 The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11 Jesse’s Sons – vv.12-15Jesse’s Sons – vv.12-15

Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3 The Man From Gath – vv.4-7The Man From Gath – vv.4-7 The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11 Jesse’s Sons – vv.12-15Jesse’s Sons – vv A Father’s Concern – vv.16-19A Father’s Concern – vv.16-19

Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3Stalemate On High Ground – vv.1-3 The Man From Gath – vv.4-7The Man From Gath – vv.4-7 The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11The Challenge From the Man – vv.8-11 Jesse’s Sons – vv.12-15Jesse’s Sons – vv A Father’s Concern – vv.16-19A Father’s Concern – vv Embracing Your Father’s Heart – vv.20-21Embracing Your Father’s Heart – vv.20-21

Obedience brought David to the forefront of Holy War

The Men of Israel Are Terrified by What TheyThe Men of Israel Are Terrified by What They See – vv See – vv.23-25

The Men of Israel Are Terrified by What TheyThe Men of Israel Are Terrified by What They See – vv See – vv David is Indignant by What He Hears – vv.26-27David 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 TheyThe Men of Israel Are Terrified by What They See – vv See – vv David is Indignant by What He Hears – vv.26-27David is Indignant by What He Hears – vv The Oldest Son Scorns the Youngest – v.28The Oldest Son Scorns the Youngest – v.28

The Men of Israel Are Terrified by What TheyThe Men of Israel Are Terrified by What They See – vv See – vv David is Indignant by What He Hears – vv.26-27David is Indignant by What He Hears – vv The Oldest Son Scorns the Youngest – v.28The Oldest Son Scorns the Youngest – v.28 David Holds His Ground – vv.29-31David 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