1. He had help.

2. * Rapha = Rephaim (probably) * The Emim had dwelt there in times past, a people as great and numerous and tall as the Anakim. They were also regarded as giants [Hebrew rephaim], (Deuteronomy 2:10-11). * For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of the giants [Hebrew rephaim]. Indeed his bedstead was an iron bedstead… Nine cubits is its length and four cubits its width, according to the standard cubit (Deuteronomy 3:11).

3. * 2 Samuel 21:19 – And there was again war with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim, the Bethlehemite, struck down Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam. * 1 Chronicles 20:5 – In another battle with the Philistines, Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of ( לַחְמִי ֙ אֲחִי ֙ ) Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weaver’s rod.

4. * John 13:34,35 As I have loved you, so you must love one another. (11 times) * Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another * Romans 12:10 Honor one another above yourselves. * Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. * Romans 15:7 Accept one another, * Romans 15:14 Instruct one another. * Romans 16:16 Greet one another (4 times) * 1 Corinthians 1:10 Agree with one another * Galatians 5:13 Serve one another * Ephesians 4:2 Bearing with one another in love. * Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other. * Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. * Ephesians 5:21 Submit to one another * Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive * Colossians 3:16 Admonish one another * 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Build each other up * Hebrews 3:13 Encourage one another daily, * Hebrews 10:24 Spur one another on toward love and good deeds. * 1 Peter 4:9 Offer hospitality to one another.

5. * Godly Success: If someone is known as “successful” serving God, it’s because of the help of other sacrificial servants (Ephesians 4:11-16; Romans 12:3-8). * Loyal commitment: Ordinary people in the body of Christ serve in extraordinary ways for the sake of Christ and people they care about (Philippians 2:25-30). * Credit: Great things are ultimately accomplished because God is great, not men (2 Samuel 23:10,12).

6. Pride and Fear * Image Pride – I’ll appear weak. * Achiever Pride – You’ll dilute my significance. * Martyr Pride – I want everyone to know how hard I’m working – how much I’m suffering and giving. * Fear Loss of Control – I want it done MY way. * Fear of Relationships – I don’t want to interact or get close. What if we don’t get along?