19th April Sermon Discussion - "Facing The Giants"

Read 1 Samuel 17:33:50

Activity: Draw out David & Goliath at the battle line
Description of David (1 Sam17:40,42)

• A young man, ruddy & handsome
• Staff in his hand
• 5 smooth stones in shepherd’s bag
• Sling in hand

Description of Goliath (1 Sam17:4-7, 50)

• 9 feet tall, or 3m tall
• He wore: (a) Bronze helmet on his head (b) Scale armor of bronze, weigh abt 57 kg (c) Bronze sheaves on his legs (d) Bronze javelin on his back (head of spear weigh 7kg) (e) Sword

Notes for Leaders:

• Activity can be conducted in either option: (1) Each member to draw both David & Goliath; or (2) Pair the members, one to draw David, another to draw Goliath
• Prepare logistics for drawing activity – papers & color pens according to group size.

1. As seen from the drawing, David seems to be at a disadvantage as contrasted with Goliath. What enabled David to win Goliath?
2. What are the giants of fear in your life?

• Fear of sharing gospel with family and friends
• Fear of failure (eg in exams, test, assignment)
• Fear of rejection from friends, etc
• Other fears (to be specific)

3. Words have power. Which promises of God do you want to claim through declaring?

• Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Prov3:5,6
• Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1Pet5:7
• God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Heb13:5
• The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies. Ps 118:6,7

Leaders can also choose to pair the members and release a promise of God to each other
4. What is one action of victory that you want to take this week?