OCT. 15: David & Goliath
Week 1: David & Goliath
Big Idea: No matter the circumstances, God fights for us.
Primary Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-7, 17:8-11, 17:32-35, 17:36-37, 17:45-47, 17:48
Supporting Scripture: Romans 12:9b, Galatians 6:9, John 14:1, Romans 15:13, Ephesians 1:19-20
1.Have any of you ever watched a movie on a VHS tape? If so, what was it? If not, what’s the oldest movie you can remember watching?
2.Apart from David and Goliath, do you have any favorite underdog stories, either from the Bible, movies, or real life? Why do you think we tend to like these stories so much?
3.What do you think it must have been like for David to be the only one willing to fight Goliath? What would you have thought if you were in that situation?
4.In this story, David faced off against a literal giant. What are some “giants” that you or other students in your grade face on a regular basis? How easy or difficult is it for you to trust God before facing those “giants”?
5.Ask a student to read John 14:1. How might knowing how God has rescued His people (like David) in the past encourage you to put your trust in God?
6.Ask a student to read 1 Samuel 17:46-48. David seems pretty confident here. So confident, in fact, that he’s willing to fight a giant one-on-one. If you had the same confidence that David had, what “giant” would you fight (or what difficult thing would you attempt), since you knew for sure that God would be with you?
7.Ultimately, David stood up for what was right, even when no one else would. How might God be calling you to stand up for what’s right in your world (even if no one else does)?
8.How can we as a group pray for and encourage each other throughout the week?