Got any More Giants?

Got any More Giants?

Introduction:

Read Psa 23. There was nothing more common in David’s world than a shepherd & his sheep. In an agricultural society, it was common to see shepherds leading flock out to graze or drink. David took what people saw everyday & caused them to see God. In Psa. 23 we see relationship built on absolute trust. Focus on 23:4. Sheep only went in such areas for one reason. They trusted the shepherd. When God is our shepherd – He will lead us through places we would not go w/o His leadership. He is the shepherd. We are the sheep. How much do we trust? Let’s take a look at an example from David’s life - David’s victory over the giant…Goliath.

I. The battle setting:

A. 1 Sam. 16:7 – We often look at ____________ & as a result we can form erroneous opinions.

1. Externally – Goliath had all things that would impress & intimidate.

B. Goliath described – 17:4-7

C. 17:8-9 – common fighting tactic used in eastern world in ancient times.

1. 17:16 – this had been going on ____________ days!

D. Aren’t the “giants” we face today this way? (Giants of fear & worry)

II. Will the real “giant” please stand up?

A. 17:17-20 –not going there to ______________.

B. 17:24 – all of Israel greatly afraid. 17:26 – who is this Philistine?

1. David realized how big the giant is – God is __________! Power? God is all ___________________-!

C. 17:25a – “coming up.” 17:8 – “choose a man; let him come down to me.”

1. Lesson: We all have our own Goliath’s to face. Tolerate?

2. We can’t tolerate our giants – we must ___________ them!

D. 17:32 – David. 17:33 – Saul’s answer. 17:34-37 – David’s statement of faith.

E. See his ____________ __________ in God?

F. 17:40 – he goes out to do battle.

III. Got any more “giants?”

A. 17:41-51. 17:48. David ran quickly out to the Philistine.

1. Intimidated? Hardly. Why? 17:47 – the battle is the ___________!

2. Too often we try to fight our own battles…and fail!

B. This same element of trust is seen throughout scripture.

1. Jesus’ trust in God – through the deep shadows of crucifixion.

C. We who are Christians must understand the same thing!

1. Life & death are about __________ – not about self! Gal. 5:24; 2:20

IV. Where are the lions hiding? Psa. 23:4

A. When we go through our valleys of deep darkness – it’s easy to conclude lions are ready to ambush us where God would lead us.

1. The lions are not to be found in following _____________!

B. When you follow evil’s forces; you are on your own; the lions will destroy you!

Conclusion:

A. Heb. 11:32-12:3

B. Can you say along with David the contents of Psa. 23:4b-6?



Got any More Giants? Introduction: Read Psa 23. There was nothing more common in David’s world than a shepherd & his sheep. In an agricultural society, it was common to see shepherds leading flock out to graze or drink. David took what people saw everyday & caused them to see God. In Psa. 23 we see relationship built on absolute trust. Focus on 23:4. Sheep only went in such areas for one reason. They trusted the shepherd. When God is our shepherd – He will lead us through places we would not go w/o His leadership. He is the shepherd. We are the sheep. How much do we trust? Let’s take a look at an example from David’s life - David’s victory over the giant…Goliath. I. The battle setting: A. 1 Sam. 16:7 – We often look at ____________ & as a result we can form erroneous opinions. 1. Externally – Goliath had all things that would impress & intimidate. B. Goliath described – 17:4-7 C. 17:8-9 – common fighting tactic used in eastern world in ancient times. 1. 17:16 – this had been going on ____________ days! D. Aren’t the “giants” we face today this way? (Giants of fear & worry) II. Will the real “giant” please stand up? A. 17:17-20 –not going there to ______________. B. 17:24 – all of Israel greatly afraid. 17:26 – who is this Philistine? 1. David realized how big the giant is – God is __________! Power? God is all ___________________-! C. 17:25a – “coming up.” 17:8 – “choose a man; let him come down to me.” 1. Lesson: We all have our own Goliath’s to face. Tolerate? 2. We can’t tolerate our giants – we must ___________ them! D. 17:32 – David. 17:33 – Saul’s answer. 17:34-37 – David’s statement of faith. E. See his ____________ __________ in God? F. 17:40 – he goes out to do battle. III. Got any more “giants?” A. 17:41-51. 17:48. David ran quickly out to the Philistine. 1. Intimidated? Hardly. Why? 17:47 – *the battle is the ___________!* 2. Too often we try to fight our own battles…and fail! B. This same element of trust is seen throughout scripture. 1. Jesus’ trust in God – through the deep shadows of crucifixion. C. We who are Christians must understand the same thing! 1. Life & death are about __________ – not about self! Gal. 5:24; 2:20 IV. Where are the lions hiding? Psa. 23:4 A. When we go through our valleys of deep darkness – it’s easy to conclude lions are ready to ambush us where God would lead us. 1. The lions are not to be found in following _____________! B. When you follow evil’s forces; you are on your own; the lions will destroy you! Conclusion: A. Heb. 11:32-12:3 B. Can you say along with David the contents of Psa. 23:4b-6?