The Gospel Project at Home: David Defeated Goliath
- Sarah Davis
- 7 days ago
- 2 min read
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Read all or parts of 1 Samuel 17:1-50 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
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Talk About Scripture
For centuries, people have used levers and pulleys to make life easier. The lever and pulley are simple machines that use the laws of physics to lift and move massive amounts of weight. By using these machines, a single person can lift heavy weights that no human could move with their strength alone.
When the Israelites stood against the Philistine army, they were terrified. They knew they had no power to defeat Goliath or the Philistines with their own strength. David came to the battlefield just in time to hear the large Philistine warrior mocking the Israelite army. He knew God was with him and would defeat his enemy, so he stepped up to fight Goliath.
When David approached to fight, Goliath mocked his size and his choice of weapons. David replied, “You come to fight with a spear and sword, but I come to fight in the name of the Lord! God always wins His battles!” God used David and the stone from his sling to defeat Goliath and save the Israelite army!
The Israelites were helpless to defeat the giant enemy Goliath, but God sent David to save them. We are helpless to defeat our enemies of sin and death, but God sent Jesus to save us by dying for our sin and rising again.
Pray: God, thank You for being our Defender! When we had no hope to save ourselves, You sent Jesus to defeat sin and give eternal life to all who choose to believe and follow Him. Amen.
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Family Prayer
Mornings: Thank Jesus for defeating sin through the cross and conquering death through His resurrection. Think about this battle He has already won and how you can face today with courage because He is victorious!
Evenings: Ask God for courage to step out in faith and do what He calls you to do. Why can you trust God to be with you when you serve Him?
Family Activities
For Fun: Work together to build a cardboard box tower that is nine feet, nine inches tall. Use a small pillow or beanbag to try to knock the tower over. Discuss how intimidating a warrior that tall would have been.
To Serve: Visit a city park on a hot day to pass out bottled water. Talk with people to form new friendships. Invite them to your church if the opportunities arise. Remind kids that water is a basic need of all people—especially on a hot day—but our greatest need is Jesus! Like God used David to defeat the giant enemy, God sent Jesus to conquer sin and death for us!
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