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1 Samuel 17:50 NIV
A. A Rejected King | An Anointed Shepherd
1. The Lord's instructions
1 Samuel 15:2-3 NIV
2. Offerings vs. obedience
1 Samuel 15:22-23 NIV
3. The last shall be first. David is anointed.
1 Samuel 16:12-13 NIV
B. The Enemy's Forces Are Gathered
1 Samuel 17:1-2 NIV
1. There are two forces at work.
1 Samuel 17:3 NIV
2. There is a giant discouragement.
1 Samuel 17:16 NIV
3. Discouragement stems from fear.
1 Samuel 17:11 NIV
4. Caution protects; fear paralyzes.
1 Samuel 17:23-24 NIV
C. The“Onlies” and Other Lies That Keep You from Your Calling
1. You are only what your family says you are.
1 Samuel 17:28 NIV
2. You are only a young and/or inexperienced person.
1 Samuel 17:33 NIV
3. There is only one way to do it, and you don’t have what it takes.
1 Samuel 17:38-39 NIV
4. Only your outward appearance matters.
1 Samuel 17:42 NIV
D. Dedication During Discouragement
1. Family opposition: Get outside of your bubble.
1 Samuel 17:29-30 NIV
2. Age/experience: Don’t minimize what God has done in and for you.
1 Samuel 17:36-37 NIV
3. Methods: There is more than one way to skin a Philistine.
1 Samuel 17:40 NIV
4. Appearance: God looks at the heart.
1 Samuel 16:7 NIV
What is God calling you to do?
What is keeping you from doing it?
What fears are paralyzing you?
Are you feeling discouraged: the lack of courage?
What can you take from today to make a change?
Next Sunday:
Week 5: The Power of 40: Dedication During Disgrace