What lessons can we learn from the story of David and Goliath?
David knew size doesn’t matter, it’s HEART, COURAGE, and COMMITMENT that matters. You can apply the same principle and same level of thinking to your life and the challenges you’re facing. Think bigger than the challenge, be bigger than the obstacle, and act as if it’s impossible for you not to fail.
What did the 5 smooth stones represent David?
The five smooth stones David had in his pouch represent what David carried in his heart: (1) Faith; (2) Trust; (3) Courage; (4) Obedience; and (5) Praise. Whenever we face any kind of giant in our lives, we can carry these five stones with us wherever we go and face each giant one stone at a time and receive victory!
What does David symbolize in the Bible?
18+ children: David is described in the Hebrew Bible as king of the United Monarchy of Israel and Judah. In the Books of Samuel, David is a young shepherd who gains fame first as a musician and later by killing the giant Goliath, champion of the Philistines.
Why was David a good leader?
As David is studied, it is obvious that he was a leader after God’s own heart that placed his faith in God even in the midst of difficult times. David was human and he erred but his humility allowed him to subject himself to God’s judgment.Ordibehesht 9, 1394 AP
How did David repent his sins?
David’s repentance was sincere and deep. There was no effort to palliate his crime. No desire to escape the judgments threatened, inspired his prayer. But he saw the enormity of his transgression against God; he saw the defilement of his soul; he loathed his sin.Khordad 17, 1391 AP
What was David to Jesus?
Matthew 1:1–17 begins the Gospel, “A record of the origin of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Abraham begot Isaac.” and continues on until “… Jacob begot Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Was John at the crucifixion?
John alone among the Apostles remained near Jesus at the foot of the cross on Calvary alongside myrrhbearers and numerous other women; following the instruction of Jesus from the Cross, John took Mary, the mother of Jesus, into his care as the last legacy of Jesus.