1 Samuel 17 Notice: I. David was on God's side. This was a religious war. Goliath fought for Dagon and cursed David by his gods. David fought for Jehovah. Let every child know for certain that he is, like David, a warrior and champion. II. David fought in God's strength. God's Spirit gave him his... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Samuel 17:37 Saul by his sins forfeited the kingdom to a neighbour of his, who was better than he in the very particulars wherein Saul had so sadly failed. We find in David: (1) A single-hearted trust in the God of Israel; a generous forgetfulness of himself. (2) A combination of courage and mode... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Samuel 17:45 I. In the battle of life good men have to fight a powerful foe. (1) In the battle of life we have to contend with numerous adversaries. (2) In the battle of life we are often hindered by those who ought to help us. (3) In the battle of life we are animated by various feelings. (4) In... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Samuel 17:50 The history of David's combat with Goliath sets before us our own calling and our conflict with the world, the flesh, and the devil. Consider: I. David was the son of a Bethlehemite, one among the families of Israel with nothing apparently to recommend him to God, the youngest of h... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Samuel 17:58 This question, short and simple as it is, is suggestive of some practical thoughts on the subjection of personal responsibility and faithfulness to the traditions of one's pedigree, or it may be, in the way of warning against lineal weaknesses and sins. I. My first word is to those... [ Continue Reading ]