1 Samuel 17 | Bible Study Questions

Observation

What does it say?

  1. What repeated words do you see
  2. Any locations that are mentioned from previous chapters and what happened there?
  3. What problem is Israel facing?
  4. Describe Goliath?
  5. How was David described in this passage, and what is his solution to the problem?
  6. What is the Israelite's' reaction to David's victory?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

  1. In what ways are Saul and Goliath similar? What does this show about how Saul rules his kingdom?
  2. In what ways is David and Saul different, what would this show on how David will rule God's people?
  3. What is the significance of David's victory (consequences and rewards)
  4. In this chapter, what do we learn about David’s faith?
  5. How does David know that the LORD will deliver him? (Hint: think about the Context and what God has revealed to David)
  6. How is David a foreshadow Christ Jesus?

APPLICATION

How should it change us?

  1. Like the Israelites, how do we see ourselves losing faith in God when faced with troubles? Hence, how can we increase our confidence in God's faithfulness?
  2. Like David defeating the enemy, how should we live our lives knowing that Christ defeated sin and death?
  3. Pray in light of the text and any applications you’ve made.

1 Samuel 17 | Bible Study Questions

Observation

What does it say?

  1. What repeated words do you see
  2. Any locations that are mentioned from previous chapters and what happened there?
  3. What problem is Israel facing?
  4. Describe Goliath?
  5. How was David described in this passage, and what is his solution to the problem?
  6. What is the Israelite's' reaction to David's victory?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

  1. In what ways are Saul and Goliath similar? What does this show about how Saul rules his kingdom?
  2. In what ways is David and Saul different, what would this show on how David will rule God's people?
  3. What is the significance of David's victory (consequences and rewards)
  4. In this chapter, what do we learn about David’s faith?
  5. How does David know that the LORD will deliver him? (Hint: think about the Context and what God has revealed to David)
  6. How is David a foreshadow Christ Jesus?

APPLICATION

How should it change us?

  1. Like the Israelites, how do we see ourselves losing faith in God when faced with troubles? Hence, how can we increase our confidence in God's faithfulness?
  2. Like David defeating the enemy, how should we live our lives knowing that Christ defeated sin and death?
  3. Pray in light of the text and any applications you’ve made.