Facing His Giants

A Man After God’s Own Heart
Lessons from the Life of David
Part 2: Facing the Giant

1. He was obedient to his father in every detail (17:15, 20) despite the fact that, as the youngest, son, his father had not even considered him a candidate for Samuel’s anointing (16:11)

2. He truly believed in the power of God (17:26). He didn’t view Goliath has a giant enemy, but as a rebel against the Lord. David may have seen this as an opportunity to take a step toward his calling.

3. His oldest brother didn’t like him (17:28-29). He angrily believed David was negligent, conceited, and wicked.

4. He had defeated lions & bears in the past while shepherding (17:34-36) and this gave him the confidence to take on Goliath (17:37)

5. He wasn’t comfortable in Saul’s armor (17:38-39) and felt he could succeed with just his shepherd supplies (17:40).

6. He believed the Lord was stronger than anything the world could throw at him (17:45-47)

7. He defeated Goliath, brought his head to Jerusalem, and kept his weapons (17:54). This caused King Saul to seek further information in regards to who David actually was (17:55-58)