God Prepares Us (Life-changing Lesson from David and Goliath’s story)
November 24, 2024 / Simon GauLegendary Lives, Life-Changing Lessons
DAVID AND GOLIATH: GOD PREPARES US
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
“Everybody pulls for David. Nobody roots for Goliath.” – Wilt Chamberlain
HOW DOES ONE PREPARE TO FACE A GIANT?
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1 Samuel 17:33-37, John 16:33, Matthew 10:22
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Psalm 37:23-25; Numbers 13:27-28, 30-33
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1 Samuel 17:40-47, 1 Samuel 17:42, 1 Samuel 17:33
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1 Samuel 17:48-50, Psalm 144:1, 1 Samuel 17:34-36
“Your Goliath doesn’t carry sword or shield; he brandishes blades of unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, or depression. Your giant doesn’t parade up and down the hills of Elah; he prances through your office, your bedroom, your classroom. He brings bills you can’t pay, grades you can’t make, people you can’t please, whiskey you can’t resist, pornography you can’t refuse, a career you can’t escape, a past you can’t shake, and a future you can’t face. You know well the roar of your Goliath. So lift your eyes, Giant Slayer. The God who made a miracle out of David stands ready to make one out of you!” – Max Lucado
TODAY’S BIG IDEA:
The God who out of David stands ready to .
Small Group Discussion Questions
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Which of the four points stuck out to you the most? Why?
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What are some practical, situational, and mental giants that people have in their lives?
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How has God equipped you to face your giants?
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What is a godly response when your giant does not seem to fall?
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What giants would you like prayer for?