joy irowa Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 it shows that David has a strong faith and he is brave David was only a shepherd boy but he believes he could defeat Goliath like the animals because of his testimonies yes, david`s testimonies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willard Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 David believed in the power of God. David was not a trained warrior, but learned to care for his sheep and had first hand knowledge of how to protect them. Saul was behaving humanly in the way he prepared David for battle. With God, and the skill and ability He had given David, David didn't need anything more than God on his side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willard Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 David believed in the power of God. David was not a trained warrior, but learned to care for his sheep and had first hand knowledge of how to protect them. Saul was behaving humanly in the way he prepared David for battle. With God, and the skill and ability He had given David, David didn't need anything more than God on his side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Q2. (1 Samuel 17:34-37) What does David’s explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David’s faith? David shows his immense faith when he says "The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Phillistine." How lethal is David as a warrior? He is deadly. Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? According to the lesson Saul believes that even if David gets killed it would not be such a great victory for the Phillistines because David is just a boy, but if David is victorious his men would be inspired. I think too that Saul, after hearing David's faith in God and how dispatched the lion and bear, gave him more courage and faith in David. Does Saul have faith? If so, what is the source of it? Saul's faith is in his own strength I think, but when David told him that God would deliver him from the Phillistine it might have renewed his faith somewhat. Saul, I believe needs strong examples like David to strengthen his faith. He can not have the faith in God without someone else's faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blezed Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 What does David’s explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David’s faith? David has very strong faith and confidence. He felt that if the Lord delivered him from combat with lion and bear he would do the same thing with Goliath. How lethal is David as a warrior? Deadly according to the combat he had with the lions and bears. Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? He was impressed with him. David willingness to go and fight Goliath when his own soliders would not. If he lost the battle, it would be looked at as David was just a boy. Does Saul have faith? If so, what is the source of it? I think that listening to David confidence in how God had delivered him with the lions and bears that it made him curious as to who this God ready was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diydaddy Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 What does David’s explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David’s faith? David is not boasting in his abilities, he is boasting about God's abilities. How lethal is David as a warrior? With God as his primary weapon, he is absolutely deadly! Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? Saul has no other options and as stated in the lesson, he knows that if David loses, the phycological advantage gained by the Philitines would be lessened by Goliath beating a boy without armor and weapons. Does Saul have faith? If so, what is the source of it? Saul does not have faith, he is hedging his bets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCH Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 What does David's explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David's faith? David was a young lad with no army or combat skills and experience. Yet, he has battled a lion and a bear. David attributed his success to Yahweh. He never once boasted about his own abilities. His faith in God was so strong - he was confident that God who helped him kill the lion and the bear will also help him again with Goliath. How lethal is David as a warrior? David was only a young shepherd boy then. As far as we know he never did anything else apart from maybe running some errands for his father. However when one of his sheep was carried away by a lion or a bear, he did not cower or run away. Instead this young lad went after these massive and dangerous creatures, struck them and rescue the sheep. David could easily have been torn apart by the lion and the bear which were definitely bigger and stronger than he was. Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? King Saul was an accomplished warrior. Surely he understood the strength of the lion and the bear, and if David could strike them, he knew this young lad was a force to be reckon with. King Saul even wondered how many of his own seasoned soldiers would actually run after and strike a lion or a bear. King Saul was also convinced that David was not boasting since he spoke with such a strong conviction about his faith in God's help. King Saul's faith must have been brought up a couple ot notches too after hearing David's testimony of God's help. Does Saul have faith? If so, what is the source of it? Yes, King Saul, despite his weakness, knew of Yahweh and his greatness and he had faith. He saw this faith being manifested in his young David, who being a mere shepherd boy, possess skills to play the harp so beautifully and the way he firmly testified of God's protection over his flock and his own life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerslope Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 While David was out in the field tending to the sheep, I am sure he had many opportunities to kill the lions and bears that would attack his sheep. But David knew that his ability was from God and not his own. He trusted God! How lethal is David as a warrior is a good question about his character. He didn't have to have great strength or even endurance. David had the best offensive weapon of all - God. The only answer is that there was no other choice. As Saul's faith in God was very weak, he could see David's faith and trust in God and thought maybe the outcome would be good. Saul's faith was not in David as a boy, but in David as a believer in God. Saul began to believe more after the battle, but it still was not lasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesjp Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Q2. (1 Samuel 17:34-37) What does David’s explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David’s faith? How lethal is David as a warrior? Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? Does Saul have faith? If so, what is the source of it? A young man of great faith who trusted his God and knew that God would deliver him out of any situation. David was very lethal. If God is for us who can be against us. He looked on David and saw the faith that this yound lad had and by the way he was the only one who was willing to come forward and stand for his kingdom. Regarding Saul's faith maybe from David's eagerness to stand before this giant gave him some hope. To see the faith that David had in God and no fear to stand for his country I know that I was inspired knowing how great of a man Goliath was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhndwsh Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 1. David's faith was not inhis own strength, but the strength in the Lord. 2. David was deadly,prepared ~ filled with the Spirit and armec with faith and prayer~he was a spiritual warrior. 3. David had his heart set: he doing this for the Lord. But God allowed it all to do a special work in David and to accomplish His eternal purpose. And he demonstrated his courage in the battle against Goliath. 4. He was saved and then laterl ost his salvation. Saul did not have a right relationship, or a close relationship withthe lord He have acted foolishly. He have not kept the command of the LORD god gave him. If he had, he would have established his kingdom over Israel for all time. 5. He have to have to be willing to trust God and have faith in Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Q2. (1 Samuel 17:34-37) What does David's explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David's faith? How lethal is David as a warrior? Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? Does Saul have faith? If so, what is the source of it? David stories about his combats and victory over wild animals proved to Saul that he (David ) was a youth with tremedous amount of faith in God. He certainly was a giant killer since he had killed lions and bears, strong and vicious animals. Saul allowed him to go and face Goliath because he had the courage to face wild beasts that none of his soldiers could face, hence there were chances that he could succeed in killing Goliath. The effect of this would be devastating to the Philistines. Saul had a small amount of faith but David's story fanned the tiny faith into a bigger one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodR Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 David’s faith has been tested before and he is confident that God will give him His strength. David has no strength of his own. As a warrior, he knows he cannot overcome the giant but as God’s instrument, he knows he can win. Saul allows him to go because he believes that God might use David and he really has no choice since no one else will go up against Goliath. The source of Saul’s faith may come from his own experience of being used by God or by the testimony of David. Our own testimony of God working in our lives can encourage the faith of others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegilee Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Davids faith was very strong. He showed that when he told Saul he could take down Goliath. He explained how lethal he could be, with the fact that he killed dangerous animals that might attack his sheep. Saul wanted to see if he was as lethal and strong, as David claimed. He might have a little faith, as he told David to go ahead and fight Goliath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegilee Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Davids faith was very strong. He showed that when he told Saul he could take down Goliath. He explained how lethal he could be, with the fact that he killed dangerous animals that might attack his sheep. Saul wanted to see if he was as lethal and strong, as David claimed. He might have a little faith, as he told David to go ahead and fight Goliath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Q2. (1 Samuel 17:34-37) What does David’s explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David’s faith? How lethal is David as a warrior? Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? Does Saul have faith? If so, what is the source of it? His faith was unwavering, stong, bold. As a warrior David is very lethal. If he has fear which a little fear is a good thing, he conquers it and is not conquered by it. David met all Saul's objections. Saul's objections were okay as David was young and unknown and a keeper of sheep however David was able to stand against any objections Saul made. I do believe that if Saul had anyone else a little bigger, better trained (all the qualities people look for especially to make themselves look very good, not even considring in the least God's glory) he would have gone that option . However it appears all were too insecure in the face of Goliath's size and strength because of his size. In reality we see that he was as frail as any of us . Saul's faith as far as I can see was little and mostly in himself as being chosen first king. I think he thought he could do no wrong because God was "for him ". God Bless! Jen Numbers 15:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilter Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 1.DAVID KNEW THE LORD WAS WITH HIM. WITH HIS FAITH HE KNEW HE WOULD WIN THIS BATTLE. WE HAVE TO HAVE STRONG FAITH IN THE LORD AND TO KNOW HE IS THERE TO FIGHT OUR BATTLES. 2.DAVID IS A VERY LETHAL WARRIOR BECAUSE HIS FAITH TOOK HIM STRIAGHT TO THE SOURCE. WITH GOD TO FIGHT FOR HIM THERE WAS NO NEED TO WAIT. 3.SAUL KNEW DAVID WAS GOING OUT TO FIGHT THIS BATTLE WITH THE LORD BY HIS SIDE. I THINK WHEN DAVID TOLD HIM ABOUT THE BEAR AND LION HE REALIZED THAT THE LORD WAS WITH HIM AND IT ALSO INCREASED SAUL FAITH. 4. I THINK SAUL HAD FAITH BUT IT TRULY INCREASED WHEN DAVID REFUSED ALL THE ARMOUR . SOMETIMES WE GET DISCOURAGED BUT WE NEED TO KEEP THE FAITH AND INCREASE IT DAILY BY READING GODS WORD AND IN ALL WE DO LET IT BE PLEASING TO GOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilter Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 1.DAVID KNEW THE LORD WAS WITH HIM. WITH HIS FAITH HE KNEW HE WOULD WIN THIS BATTLE. WE HAVE TO HAVE STRONG FAITH IN THE LORD AND TO KNOW HE IS THERE TO FIGHT OUR BATTLES. 2.DAVID IS A VERY LETHAL WARRIOR BECAUSE HIS FAITH TOOK HIM STRIAGHT TO THE SOURCE. WITH GOD TO FIGHT FOR HIM THERE WAS NO NEED TO WAIT. 3.SAUL KNEW DAVID WAS GOING OUT TO FIGHT THIS BATTLE WITH THE LORD BY HIS SIDE. I THINK WHEN DAVID TOLD HIM ABOUT THE BEAR AND LION HE REALIZED THAT THE LORD WAS WITH HIM AND IT ALSO INCREASED SAUL FAITH. 4. I THINK SAUL HAD FAITH BUT IT TRULY INCREASED WHEN DAVID REFUSED ALL THE ARMOUR . SOMETIMES WE GET DISCOURAGED BUT WE NEED TO KEEP THE FAITH AND INCREASE IT DAILY BY READING GODS WORD AND IN ALL WE DO LET IT BE PLEASING TO GOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deemdee Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 David tells Saul of his experience in battle with Lions and bears shows his faith is in God not man. David is a lethal warrior because he knows exactly where is strength and help comes from. Saul allowed David to go out to battle with Goliath because one, he was so impressed by David and secondly, David had inspired faith in the Saul. Yes, Saul had faith and the source of it is David's faith in The power of God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhndwsh Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 1. it teaches us the importance of listening to his voice, through dreams, reading thescriptures from the bible. 2. We often tend to do things our way.We need us to do for Him. 3. God is teaching us todiscern according tohis words,and prayers and repentance for our sins. 4. We learn to listen to the spirit for God's guidance and instruction. His spirits guides us into the path to obediance to Him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 David’s explanation to Saul of his combat experience says that David has great faith. He knows that God will take care of him. David was really lethal as a warrior because he did kill that lion and the bear. I think that Saul allowed David to go and battle Goliath because they needed the morale boost and Saul didn’t have anything to lose. If Saul faith was strong he would have battled Goliath. I think that Saul only had faith in himself but not in God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platoz Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Q2. (1 Samuel 17:34-37) What does David's explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David's faith? David trust himself in being a courageous warrior. I believe he even at this age trusted God to watch over him while he was tending his sheep. But, now going into battle with Goliath is going to take more than corage to kill a lion or bear. He knew that this was God's battle and not his. He was the means by which it would get done but God would win the battle. How lethal is David as a warrior? He doesn't think about his own physical determination-how strong he is or how quick he is. He is basing his kills on spiritual determination to trust God and give him the glory. Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? Theres nothing to loose. If Goliath continues with his jabs then the Israelites will start to desert the army. If David looses and is killed there is not much lost- the Philistines will attack which they will probably do anyway. But, if David wins that will boost the moral of the army but demoralize the Philistines and the fight will be on. Does Saul have faith? If so, what is the source of it?
 He doesn't have faith in God that the battle will be won or he wouldn't have been doing all of that reasoning about if David wins or if he looses. He has faith in himself that he can reason good and that he himself is a good warrior. http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1161 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisbarak Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 It showed David's faith was real & had been tried & true. With God, David is lethal! Saul believed David when he told about his other experiences, that he had much courage and that the battle could possibly turn. Yes, he had faith in David's God, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highohfaith Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Q2. (1 Samuel 17:34-37) What does David’s explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David’s faith? How lethal is David as a warrior? Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? Does Saul have faith? If so, what is the source of it? 1.) What does David's explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David's faith? David faith is solid. His faith is strong! 2.) How lethal is David as a warrior? VERY lethal. Armed with the power of God, he cannot be defeated! 3.) Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? Saul believes that David's faith is strong and he is inspired by David's faith. 4.) Does Saul have faith? If so, what is the source of it? I believe Saul does have faith, he has always had faith,he was as a young man indwelled with the Holy Spirit. But strayed far and wide from God, and God withdrew His blessings from saul. I think the fact that he merely trust David ( a mere 'boy' of deep faith)shows that Saul still has faith. Saul is very disillusioned and disappointed that God has withdrew his favor from him. David's great faith,ignites Saul's faith. David inspires Saul. The fact that he gives David a chance to fight Goliath is proof of Saul's faith.If David loses,a war will certainly ensure.[/font][/color][/size][/font] Saul has a lot to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speleogirl Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 David is small in stature, but was still able to fight off some pretty dangerous predators. He finds this strength through his faith in God. This fact does not escape Saul, and perhaps re-ignites a spark in his own faith. This makes Saul believe that David actually does have a chance of defeating Goliath because David pulls his strength through his faith. Quite often we see this in our own lives when we see believers face adversity with strength through faith. I think that might have been the case with Saul in that his faith had been shaken with fear and then given new life by witnessing David's faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbrand van Schalkwyk Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 What does David's explanation to Saul of his combat experience say about David's faith? David knew God did these things, David was a willing vessal that did mighty things because God supported him. Note that David did it, too often people pray but don't do, we still have to do so that God can work through us, it takes obedience, and David was obedient and had faith that these obstacles were nothing because God was in control How lethal is David as a warrior? Extreamly, God was in control Why do you think Saul allows him to go out to battle Goliath? David convinced him, and he knew the power of God, he knew that if God was with David, the victory was his, and David gave enough proof that he was capable of killing this man, bears and lions are far more dangerous in hand to hand combat. Does Saul have faith? Yes If so, what is the source of it? He experianced God in his life, he has even experienced the Holy Spirit taking control of him, there is no way he didn't believe in God, unfortuanately he believed in his own abilities, his own will and his reasoning more than he believed in God's abilities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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