Human Beings & Human Kings – Part 7: Loud Mouth Giant Lips vs. The All-Powerful God

Human Beings & Human Kings – Part 7Loud Mouth Giant Lips vs. the All-Powerful GodMain Scripture: 📖 1 Samuel 17:1–50Theme:The enemy often tries to defeat us through intimidation before he ever attacks us physically. God’s voice is always greater than the loudest voice of fear.Reflective Questions:1. What is something that looked impossible at first, but you eventually overcame?2. Have you ever allowed someone’s words to stop you from doing something you believed God wanted you to do?Read the Scriptures 📖 1 Samuel 17:1–50Supporting Scriptures:📖 Numbers 13:30–33📖 Joshua 14:6–15📖 1 Timothy 4:12–16📖 Psalm 127:3–5📖 Ecclesiastes 12:1Introduction- Before Goliath ever threw a spear, he spoke.- His greatest weapon was intimidation.- Many of life’s battles are won or lost before they even begin because of the voices we choose to believe.Fear says: “I can’t.”Faith says: “God can.”Today we want to learn how to silence the voice of fear by listening to the voice of God.Jesus Connection- David points us to Jesus.- David defeated one giant.- Jesus defeated our greatest enemies:SinSatanDeathHell- David fought for Israel.- Jesus fought for all humanity.- David risked his life.- Jesus gave His life.Because Jesus has already won the greatest victory, believers do not fight for victory—we fight from victory.How does Jesus’ victory on the cross give you confidence to face today’s giants?Personal ReflectionWhat giant am I facing?What lies have I believed?Which promise from God’s Word will I choose to believe instead?What practical step of faith will I take this week?