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I. We have a gigantic problem
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We have a gigantic problem.
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We have a gigantic problem.
1 sam 17:1-
It literally reads that his was clothed with Scales.
Goliath is put forward intentionally as an ancient reptile - the serpent of old.
We face an overwhelming foe.
It literally reads that his was clothed with Scales.
Goliath is put forward intentionally as an ancient reptile - the serpent of old.
We are powerless against such an enemy.
J.D. Greear states it very well.
Humanity’s most serious and most fundamental problem— the problem behind all our problems— is our alienation from God.
And just like Israel versus the giant, there is nothing any of us can do about that.
We are the hoards of Israelites hiding in our tents, not dealing with the threat of sin, guilt, and death.
God’s judgment looms over us, as terrifying as the giant Goliath, and we are powerless to stop it.
Our first step towards salvation is understanding our need for it.
Ben Franklin
"God helps those who help themselves"
That is not the teaching of the scriptures.
This is humanism disguised with a thin veneer of religiosity.
Greear, J. D.; Thomas, Heath A.. Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) (Kindle Locations 2923-2924).
B&H Publishing Group.
Kindle Edition.
Greear, J. D.; Thomas, Heath A.. Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) (Kindle Locations 2920-2922).
B&H Publishing Group.
Kindle Edition.
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We need a gracious provision.
The story of David and Goliath doesn’t teach us how to face the giant.
The story of David and Goliath teaches us who will face the giant.
1 sam
We don’t need to be courageous.
We need to be rescued.
Only the Anointed One can slay the giant and rescue the people.
David wins the victory in a very unconventional way.
He doesn’t use the typical weapons of war.
Why does the bible take so much time showing us this truth.
Because Davids fight and victory points us to another victory.
1 sam 17 45-47
Christ is the ultimate champion in whom we must trust.
Mark 1:9-
We do not follow the Christ as our example—rather, we trust in Jesus as our Saviour.
We fight in light of Christ’s decisive victory.
1 Sam 17:50-52
J.D. Greear states:
The decisive victory has been won through the cross and resurrection.
The snake is bound and our job is to plunder his camp, as we proclaim the victory of Christ and call people to submit to his liberating reign.
Chester, Tim. 1 Samuel For You: For reading, for feeding, for leading (God's Word For You) (p.
131).
The Good Book Company.
Kindle Edition.
We do not follow the Christ as our example—rather, we trust in Jesus as our Saviour.
Chester, Tim. 1 Samuel For You: For reading, for feeding, for leading (God's Word For You) (p.
125).
The Good Book Company.
Kindle Edition.
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