This is War: David and Goliath

In 1 Samuel 17, Israel stands paralyzed by fear while Goliath challenges them to send a representative into the valley. David steps forward, not trusting in size or strength, but in the name of the Lord—and his victory becomes the victory of the entire army. Ultimately, David points us to Jesus, the greater Representative, who stepped into our place and defeated sin and death on our behalf. Because Jesus has already won, we now face the “giants” in our lives from a position of faith and confidence, trusting God to use our surrendered obedience for His purposes.

Sermon Outline
1. Fear grows where faith is silent
2. An unlikely representative
3. The wrong armor
4. The battle belongs to the Lord.


Discussion Questions

• What stood out to you most about the story as it unfolded this week, and why?
• In what ways do you most often relate to the Israelite army—fearful, hesitant, or waiting for someone else to act?
• How does understanding Jesus as our representative change the way you think about facing struggles or “giants” in your life?
• David trusted God with what was already in his hands. What might that look like practically in your life right now?
• How can our group encourage one another to trust God’s power rather than relying on our own strength this week?