1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 17:24?

2. Why did the Israelites flee in fear when Goliath appeared in 1 Samuel 17:24?

3. How can we overcome fear like David did in 1 Samuel 17?

4. What other Bible stories show God's people facing fear with faith?

5. How does trusting God help us face our own "Goliaths" today?

6. What practical steps can we take to strengthen our faith in fearful situations?

7. Why did the Israelites flee in fear from Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:24?

8. How does 1 Samuel 17:24 challenge our understanding of courage and faith?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Samuel 17?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17?

11. Why would a sophisticated army reduce an entire conflict to a one-on-one duel (1 Samuel 17)?

12. Who incited David to count the fighting men of Israel? God did (2 Samuel 24: 1) Satan did (I Chronicles 2 1:1)

13. In 1 Samuel 29:3-5, why would the Philistines fear David so abruptly if Achish had trusted him for an extended time?

14. How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5)1. What factors contributed to the fear of the Israelite soldiers, and how can we avoid similar fear in our own lives?

2. How does the account of David and Goliath illustrate the principle found in Deuteronomy 20:1-4 about not fearing our enemies?

3. In what ways can we shift our perspective from the size of our problems to the greatness of God, as David did?

4. How can leaders today inspire faith and courage in those they lead, drawing lessons from Saul's leadership?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced a "giant" in your life. How did your faith influence your response, and what can you learn from David's example?1. How does David's confidence in facing Goliath demonstrate his faith in God?

2. What lessons can be drawn from Saul's initial reaction to David's willingness to fight Goliath?

3. Why does David reject Saul's armor? What might this signify spiritually?

4. David's brothers were skeptical of his abilities. Have you faced a similar situation in your life, and how did you handle it?

5. Why is David's choice of weapon significant?

6. Goliath underestimated David due to his youth and lack of armor. How does society today underestimate the abilities of certain groups, and how can this be addressed?

7. How does David's victory over Goliath encourage us in facing our own 'Goliaths'?

8. Why do you think God chose a shepherd boy to defeat a seasoned warrior?

9. How can David's faith and courage inspire us to confront our fears in our daily lives?

10. What role does humility play in this story, and how can we apply this lesson to our lives?

11. How can this narrative inspire us to maintain faith even in seemingly insurmountable challenges?

12. In what ways does David's triumph over Goliath serve as a metaphor for Christ's victory over sin?

13. Why do you think Saul asked about David's lineage after the battle?

14. Why did David take five stones when he only needed one to defeat Goliath?

15. How does David's speech to Goliath before the battle demonstrate his faith and courage?

16. How can the story of David and Goliath guide us in facing challenges in our current society?

17. How does God use unlikely individuals for His purpose according to this story?

18. In the modern world, who are some of the "Goliaths" that Christians face, and how can we apply David's approach to confront them?

19. How does David's victory over Goliath illustrate the biblical principle of spiritual warfare?

20. How can you cultivate a faith like David's in your personal life and relationships?

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