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Lesson 7: David and Goliath

Lesson 7 from The United Kingdom by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Focus

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:1 – 17:58

David, who is still keeping sheep with his father, is sent to take provisions to his brothers who are with the army of Saul. David, with great faith in God, defeats the enemy of Israel but becomes the focus of Saul’s jealousy.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What was the challenge of Goliath? How often did he make the challenge? What was the response of Israel?

  2. Why did David go out to the army of Israel?

  3. What had been promised to the one who would defeat Goliath?

  4. What was David’s assessment of Goliath? How did his brothers respond?

  5. What weapons did David take against Goliath? What was Goliath’s reaction?

  6. Why was David so confident?

  7. What was the result of the contest?