The Life Of David - The Battle Is The Lord’s - 1 Samuel 17

And when he [God] had removed him, he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, "I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will."
Acts 13:22

 

Encountering the Enemy

 

1. Invasion
1 Samuel 17:1-3

 

"Sin has a tendency to exert an ever-increasing power on us if it is not resisted on every occasion."
- Jerry Bridges

 

2. Intimidation 1 Samuel 17:4-11

 

The difference between courage and cowardice is the presence of God.

 

Experiencing the Victory

 

1. David's Trip
1 Samuel 17:12-22

 

2. David's Trust
1 Samuel 17:23-47

 

He was not discouraged by the hurtful remarks of a bitter brother
1 Samuel 17:28-30

 

He was not dissuaded by the human reasoning of a carnal king.

 

He was not deterred by the hollow rants of a defeated foe
1 Samuel 17:41-47

 

3. David's Triumph
1 Samuel 17:48-58

 

For God's honor to be upheld, the enemy must be silenced.

 

The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:8

 

Because God's children are human beings - made of flesh and blood - the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying.
Hebrews 2:14-15

 

For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.
1 John 5:4-5