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Stories From The Old Testament That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of “Weak Strength” Judg  A Grown Samson 14:1 – 16:30 The End Of His Life 16:23-30  The Philistines had a “party” vv  Dagon was praised for delivering Samson  They demanded the “blind Samson” be brought in for entertainment v. 25 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of “Weak Strength” Judg  A Grown Samson 14:1 – 16:30 The End Of His Life 16:23-30  The house was full of lords & officials…at least 3,000 were on the roof v. 27  Samson pushed the supporting pillars out, killing all in the house vv. 26, 28-30a Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of “Weak Strength” Judg  A Grown Samson 14:1 – 16:30 The End Of His Life 16:23-30  An act of personal vengeance v. 28a  Samson killed more in his death than he had cumulatively in his life v. 30b  A sad ending…it didn’t have to end like this Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

A Story Of “Weak Strength” Judg  A Grown Samson 14:1 – 16:30 The End Of His Life 16:23-30  His faith is commended Heb 11:32  However, it is his choices that stand as a reminder of what not to do with life…they led him into situations that were not helpful Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  The old are supposed to lead the young  Faith & wisdom come from experience  Sometimes, it is reversed  If the older won’t serve, someone must lead  Often, the younger show greater faith in situations than do their older counterparts Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  Such is the case with one of the most familiar stories in all the O.T.  David’s defeat of Goliath, the Philistine giant  David’s victory is a “faith-builder” for us  We have our own “Goliaths” to defeat  David is an example to follow Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  Once again, the Philistines oppose Israel  They did in the days of Samuel chs. 4-7  They did in the days of Saul chs  They again line up in battle array to fight against Israel vv. 1-3  They use their “main weapon” Ù Goliath Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  Goliath’s description vv. 4-7  He was their “champion” (battle-tested hero)  He was 9’ 9” tall  His armor weighed approx. 128 lbs.  Spear shaft was like a weaver’s beam…the head weighed approx. 15 lbs. Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  Goliath’s tactics vv. 8-10, 16  He used intimidation, “bully tactics”  He demanded an Israelite to fight him  The nation of the winner would rule over the nation of the loser  He issued this “challenge” for 40 days Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  Goliath’s tactics vv. 8-10, 16  He was successful…Israel was “dismayed and greatly afraid” because of him  Not one Israelite accepted his challenge Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  David’s interest vv  Jesse sent David with supplies for his 3 oldest sons who were fighting the Philistines with Saul vv a  Jesse also wanted David to bring back a report re: their welfare v. 18b Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  David’s interest vv  Upon his arrival, David saw the situation and heard Goliath’s “challenge” vv  The report circulated re: Saul’s “reward” for accepting Goliath’s challenge v. 25  He inquired about it vv Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  David’s interest vv  Eliab (Jesse’s oldest son) rebukes David, calling him “insolent” v. 28  He intimates David was “neglectful” v. 28  David was simply inquiring…Eliab & others only saw him as a “distraction” vv Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  David’s involvement vv a  Saul heard about David’s inquiries & sent for him v. 31  David “reassured” the king…volunteers to fight Goliath v. 32  Saul dismissed David’s “offer” v. 33 Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  David’s involvement vv a  Saul dismissed David’s “offer” v. 33  David was only a youth…he was “not able to go fight against this Philistine”  Goliath had been a warrior “from his youth”  David’s faith is contrasted to Saul’s unbelief Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

The Story Of A “Giant Killer” 1 Sam 17  David’s involvement vv a  David’s response to Saul vv a  This would not be his first “battle”  As a shepherd, he defended & attacked lions & bears that tried to seize the flock  Goliath was just another lion or bear Stories From The O.T. That Build Faith & Devotion

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