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Why was David not afraid of Goliath?
Goliath” story if David had bare knuckle brawled with the giant and beat him up with his bare hands. David wasn’t scared because he wasn’t going to fight fair. David wasn’t picking a fight with a giant, he was using his shepherd skills to kill a Philistine the way he would kill a bear or a lion chasing his sheep.
Why did David face Goliath?
Why are David and Goliath fighting to begin with? Because the Philistines have proposed to send their toughest warrior against the Israelites’ toughest warrior to settle a dispute in “single combat.” As Gladwell put it in his TED talk: And he’s so terrifying that none of the Israelite soldiers want to fight him.
Why was David in the stronghold?
The Cave of Adullam was originally a stronghold referred to in the Old Testament, near the town of Adullam, where future King David sought refuge from King Saul. David refused to fight unfairly, for instance,it would be bellicose to kill Saul in his sleep.
What is courage do you find it in David?
David: The courage to face impossible situations And David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him. David had courage because of the countless times that God protected him from danger in his past. He had steadfast confidence that God would deliver him against opposition.
Why did David refuses Saul’s armor?
David was comfortable refusing the King Saul’s offer because he knew himself – his strengths and limitations. He knew he couldn’t fight Goliath wearing an armour and wielding a sword. He hadn’t been trained to use these gear. This attempt to help David was based on Saul’s experience and expertise as a soldier.
Did David Pray for Goliath?
At the time of his death he was just thirty-nine years old. The fourth stone that David picked up may represent prayer. As David went to meet Goliath he had a prayer in his heart.
What is a stronghold in the Bible?
A stronghold is a defensive structure: Psalms 9:9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. misgav; properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); figuratively, a refuge:–defense, high fort (tower), refuge.
How did David show courage in David and Goliath?
David didn’t even fight Goliath with a sword and armour. Instead he used nothing but his shepherd’s tools: a staff, some stones and a sling. David’s courage came about through his trust in God. God had looked after David as a shepherd and David knew that the Lord would look after him against Goliath.
What God says about courage?
“Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people, and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him.” “But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.” “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”