David and the giant1 Samuel 17:32-50Length: Long
Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this show me about God?
- David says the battle belongs to the Lord. What does that tell you about who really wins here?
What does it show me about people — and about me?
- A whole army was frightened and one boy was not. What was the difference between them?
What will I obey this week?
- What is your giant this week, and what is one step you will take toward it?
Who will I tell?
- Who is frightened of something? What could you tell them about God?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
God, David ran at the giant because he knew who you were. Thank you that you are bigger than the things that scare me. Help me be brave because of you, not because of me.