◄ 1 Samuel 17:18 ►
Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 17:18? 2. How does 1 Samuel 17:18 demonstrate obedience to parental authority? 3. What role does provision play in David's mission in 1 Samuel 17:18? 4. How does 1 Samuel 17:18 connect to honoring parents in Exodus 20:12? 5. How can we apply David's example of service in our daily lives? 6. What does 1 Samuel 17:18 teach about responsibility in family relationships? 7. What is the significance of David delivering food in 1 Samuel 17:18? 8. How does 1 Samuel 17:18 reflect David's obedience and humility? 9. Why does Jesse send David to the battlefield in 1 Samuel 17:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17? 11. Why do Christians often act just like non-Christians? 12. Why does Samuel's speech in 1 Samuel 12:14-15 seem at odds with earlier promises of a king in Deuteronomy 17:14-20? 13. 1 Chronicles 20:1: How does David's apparent absence during the battle align with or contradict other accounts of his military leadership? 14. What did Jesus mean by 'I Am with You Always'? Discussion Questions 1. How does David's obedience to his father's request reflect his character, and what can we learn from this about our own response to authority? 2. In what ways does this passage demonstrate God's providence in orchestrating events for His purposes? Can you think of a time in your life when a small task led to a significant outcome? 3. How does Jesse's concern for his sons' well-being challenge us to be more attentive to the needs of those around us? 4. What parallels can you draw between David's errand and other biblical accounts where God uses ordinary circumstances for extraordinary purposes? 5. How can we apply the principle of being faithful in small tasks to our daily lives, and what might God be preparing us for through these tasks? 1 Samuel 17 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 1 Samuel 17:18 NIV 1 Samuel 17:18 NLT 1 Samuel 17:18 ESV 1 Samuel 17:18 NASB 1 Samuel 17:18 KJV 1 Samuel 17:18 Commentaries Bible Hub