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Pastor Jason
When something looks too big to beat, look to God like David did. Worship Him. Stand up even without a title. Remember how He has helped before. Say, “THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S.”
1 Samuel 17:1–16NIV
Look up 1 Samuel 17:1–16 in your Bible and read it quietly to yourself.
The Breakdown
God’s people and their enemies line up for battle, and Goliath steps out day after day to challenge and scare Israel, showing a giant who intimidates and shouts them down.
1 Samuel 17:26–27NIV
Look up 1 Samuel 17:26–27 in your Bible and read it quietly to yourself.
The Breakdown
David speaks up about God’s honor and asks what will be done for the one who fights, showing boldness and concern for the Lord even though he has no position.
1 Samuel 17:34–37NIV
Look up 1 Samuel 17:34–37 in your Bible and read it quietly to yourself.
The Breakdown
David tells how God rescued him from a lion and a bear. He trusts God to rescue him again and uses past help to build his trust now.
1 Samuel 17:45–47NIV
Look up 1 Samuel 17:45–47 in your Bible and read it quietly to yourself.
The Breakdown
David declares ahead of time that the Lord will give the victory and says the Lord does not save by sword or spear, so everyone will know the battle belongs to God.
Here's how to live out this message this week.
Talk It Over Together
Parents: ask these at dinner or in the car this week.
Think these through on your own, or talk them over with someone.
1 Samuel 17:1–16 (NIV) · 1 Samuel 17:26–27 (NIV) · 1 Samuel 17:34–37 (NIV) · 1 Samuel 17:45–47 (NIV) · Pastor Jason
Student Companion · Ages 11–15
When something looks too big to beat, look to God like David did. Worship Him. Stand up even without a title. Remember how He has helped before. Say, “THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S.”
1 Samuel 17:1–16NIV
Look up 1 Samuel 17:1–16 in your Bible and read it quietly to yourself.
The Breakdown
God’s people and their enemies line up for battle, and Goliath steps out day after day to challenge and scare Israel, showing a giant who intimidates and shouts them down.
My Notes
1 Samuel 17:26–27NIV
Look up 1 Samuel 17:26–27 in your Bible and read it quietly to yourself.
The Breakdown
David speaks up about God’s honor and asks what will be done for the one who fights, showing boldness and concern for the Lord even though he has no position.
My Notes
1 Samuel 17:34–37NIV
Look up 1 Samuel 17:34–37 in your Bible and read it quietly to yourself.
The Breakdown
David tells how God rescued him from a lion and a bear. He trusts God to rescue him again and uses past help to build his trust now.
My Notes
1 Samuel 17:45–47NIV
Look up 1 Samuel 17:45–47 in your Bible and read it quietly to yourself.
The Breakdown
David declares ahead of time that the Lord will give the victory and says the Lord does not save by sword or spear, so everyone will know the battle belongs to God.
My Notes
The Setup
Something unbelievable is extremely surprising. It seems so unlikely that you cannot believe it.
Giants Exist To:
Intimidate: This means making someone feel afraid.
Control: This means having power over what happens or what someone does.
Diminish: This means making something smaller or less important.
Here, a giant is not measured by how tall it is. A giant is anything in your life that has become bigger than your belief in what God can do.
Remember It
Giants exist to Intimidate, Control, and Diminish. A giant is anything that has become bigger in your life than your belief in what God can do.
Understand It
My Notes
Worship means honoring God. It prepares you to show courage in your faith—your trust in God.
David has no official title and no power to be in charge. But he has conviction—a belief he holds firmly.
Remember It
David has an opportunistic faith that moves when a chance appears: worship sets up courage, and even without a title he stands with conviction.
Understand It
My Notes
Remember It
David tells stories of God’s faithfulness to fuel his trust now.
Understand It
My Notes
David talks about the battle in a spiritual way. He points to the Lord, saying that the battle belongs to the Lord.
David has no sword, but he uses one to kill Goliath.
“THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S”
Five smooth stones made the unbelievable believable.
Remember It
David declares prophetically what is going to happen, and he makes the battle spiritual. He has no sword, yet he uses one to slay Goliath. Five smooth stones made the unbelievable believable.
Understand It
My Notes
The Takeaway
‘What’s Next’ Questions:
What giant is in front of you right now that screams “Unbelievable”?
What next step of faith do you need to take against that giant?
Describe what would be unbelievable about an outcome of trusting in the LORD? (And dare to believe it)
Remember It
Face the giant that screams “Unbelievable.” Name your next step of faith against that giant. Describe an unbelievable outcome of trusting the LORD, and dare to believe it.
My Notes
Where can I live this out this week?
Talk It Over Together
Parents: ask these at dinner or in the car this week.
Turn your next Sunday message into experiences like this for your students.
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