1 Samuel 17 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- What repeated words do you see
- Any locations that are mentioned from previous chapters and what happened there?
- What problem is Israel facing?
- Describe Goliath?
- How was David described in this passage, and what is his solution to the problem?
- What is the Israelite's' reaction to David's victory?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- In what ways are Saul and Goliath similar? What does this show about how Saul rules his kingdom?
- In what ways is David and Saul different, what would this show on how David will rule God's people?
- What is the significance of David's victory (consequences and rewards)
- In this chapter, what do we learn about David’s faith?
- How does David know that the LORD will deliver him? (Hint: think about the Context and what God has revealed to David)
- How is David a foreshadow Christ Jesus?
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- 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?
- Like David defeating the enemy, how should we live our lives knowing that Christ defeated sin and death?
- Pray in light of the text and any applications you’ve made.
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1 Samuel 17 | Bible Study Questions
Observation
What does it say?
- What repeated words do you see
- Any locations that are mentioned from previous chapters and what happened there?
- What problem is Israel facing?
- Describe Goliath?
- How was David described in this passage, and what is his solution to the problem?
- What is the Israelite's' reaction to David's victory?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
- In what ways are Saul and Goliath similar? What does this show about how Saul rules his kingdom?
- In what ways is David and Saul different, what would this show on how David will rule God's people?
- What is the significance of David's victory (consequences and rewards)
- In this chapter, what do we learn about David’s faith?
- How does David know that the LORD will deliver him? (Hint: think about the Context and what God has revealed to David)
- How is David a foreshadow Christ Jesus?
APPLICATION
How should it change us?
- 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?
- Like David defeating the enemy, how should we live our lives knowing that Christ defeated sin and death?
- Pray in light of the text and any applications you’ve made.