GiantProblems I Samuel 17:1-23

Monumental Odds to the Truth Christian Community is in a formation of “Reserve” “Retreat” “Reasoning” “Resist” Instead of ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

CONFRONTING GIANTS I. Battle Lines Established: (VS.1-3, 4-7) Calvary (men on horseback and in chariots) and lines of soldiers Calvary (men on horseback and in chariots) and lines of soldiers Infantry, foot soldiers in battle ready gear Infantry, foot soldiers in battle ready gear Warriors, artillery or slingers (David) Warriors, artillery or slingers (David) Hand to hand combat, (Goliath) Hand to hand combat, (Goliath)

CONFRONTING GIANTS II. Boastful Giants Speaking Fear: (VS.8-10) Reputation: Reputation: Resources: (amour) Resources: (amour) Reason for Concern: “a shield bearer went before him” (WHY?) Reason for Concern: “a shield bearer went before him” (WHY?)

CONFRONTING GIANTS III. Brave Warrior in Training: (VS.11-18, 19-23) (note: David’s family tree) Lineage: (note: David’s family tree) Shepherd Boy: “to feed his father’s sheep” (vs.14,15) Errand Boy: (vs.15-18) Not quite a man or a warrior yet. “THE GOD FACTOR.”

APPLICATION: 1. The Battle is intensifying and will as time marches on. 2. This world views the FOLLOWER OF CHRIST as the least likely to succeed. 3. We are also on assignment just like David, “To tend sheep.” 4. We are also called to “battle readiness” 5. The GIANTS are not as invincible as they appear, they are already defeated in Christ’s Resurrection.