David and Goliath

Reading Portion

I Sam.17:1-54

Lesson Content

1. The Philistines came to fight against the Israelites (I Sam.17:1-3).

2. Goliath, the champion of the Philistines — his stature and armour (I Sam.17:4-7).

3. Challenging the Israelites, he defied their army (I Sam.17:8-10).

4. Saul and all Israel were greatly afraid (I Sam. 17:11,24).

5. Jesse sent David to enquire after the welfare of David’s three elder brothers who had gone for the battle against the Philistines (I Sam.17:13-18).

6. While David was talking with his brethren, Goliath came and challenge d the Israelites (I Sam.17:22,23).

7. David’s query and his conversation with the men of Israel (I Sam.17:25-27,30).

8. David’s elder brother Eliab’s anger against him and David’s reply (I Sam.17:28,29).

9. David’s words reached Saul’s ears and he sent for him (I Sam.17:31).

10. The conversation between Saul and David and Saul sending David against Goliath (I Sam.17:32-37).

11. The weapons of David (I Sam.17:40).

12. The conversation between Goliath and David (I Sam.17:43-47).

13. The battle and David’s victory (I Sam.17:48-54).

Moral

David was very zealous for the Lord and had implicit faith in Him and so the Lord was with him and gave him victory in his battle. Similarly if we are also zealous for the Lord and believe Him, He will give us victory in everything.