◄ 1 Samuel 17:29 ►
"What have I done now?" said David. "Was it not just a question?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 17:29? 2. How does David's question in 1 Samuel 17:29 demonstrate his faith in God? 3. What can we learn from David's courage when facing challenges in our lives? 4. How does David's response connect to Jesus' teachings on faith and action? 5. How can we apply David's boldness to confront modern-day "giants" in faith? 6. What role does questioning play in understanding God's purpose, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:29? 7. What does David's question in 1 Samuel 17:29 reveal about his character and faith? 8. How does 1 Samuel 17:29 challenge our understanding of courage in the face of adversity? 9. Why is David's response in 1 Samuel 17:29 significant in the context of his future kingship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 17? 11. How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29? 12. Why is there no mention of the Israelites objecting to David's alliance with Philistines in 1 Samuel 29, given David's notable status and background? 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 could David and his men realistically fight from dusk until the following evening without rest (1 Samuel 30:17)? Discussion Questions 1. How does David's response to Eliab's criticism reflect his character and faith in God? 2. In what ways can asking questions deepen our understanding of God's will in our lives? 3. How can we apply David's example of faith over fear in our own challenges today? 4. What lessons can we learn from David's family dynamics about following God's calling despite opposition? 5. How can our past experiences prepare us for the spiritual battles we face in life? 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 17:29 NIV 1 Samuel 17:29 NLT 1 Samuel 17:29 ESV 1 Samuel 17:29 NASB 1 Samuel 17:29 KJV 1 Samuel 17:29 Commentaries Bible Hub