The Dolores star., 1920-07-02

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noi'DEN TExT-David behaved him
' wisely In all his ways; and the Lord
was with him,-I Sam 1874.
nDi1illoNAL MArERIAI.-I Sam. 10:
III. Ephes. 6:lO-2D
,,MAhf TOPlC-David and the Giant.
Conquers a Giant o'
iNiERMEDlATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
-flshting the Good Fight
oNS PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
o'er'hrowing Modern Goliaths.
). DaV'd In Camp U Samuel. l7).
"hie the armies stood eyeing ench
otler for battle the Thilistines. having
Il warrior among them of preat
strength sought to decide the war by
combat between two selected cham
piohs. The nation whose chnnpion
was slain was to be subject to the
other
Inc champions wv. 4-37). %
Goliath OF the Philistines (vy. 4-ll).
More his characteristics: (a) He was a
giant ". ~. Saul made no atternpt
TO meet this giant. Even Jonathan,
VINO had distinguished himself at
Michmash u Sam. 14), seems to have
tucked In courage. (b) He was filled
win conceit. His size, his panoply of
war and his strength caused him to be-
lleve that no evil could befnll him.
tc) lie was boastful. Likely his repu-
tatlon reminded them of former ex-
perience when Samson, Israel's giant,
wrought such great mischief among
them. (d) He was defiant. He openly
dehed the army of Israel-the people
of the Most High. (e) He was scorn-
ful. He treated the Israelites with the
utmost contempt.
(2) David the Israelite wv. 1880.
In the providence of God, David was
sent to the camp at time to hear the
ooasting of this proud and contempti-
Bile fhilistine. His three eldest broth
ers were in the army and his father
sent him with some provisions for
them as well as for the captain. While
talking with his brothers Goliath made
his appearance. The sight of Israel's
cownrdice and lack of zeal for God
prompted David to offer his service.
He was not a blind enthusiast who dis
regarded the use of means, but was
careful to use means, and most partic-
ular as to what they should be. He
put aside the untried armor of Saul,
knowing that Gods will for him was
10 use by faith that which he had
thought Insignificant
2. The battle wv 3S-4S). When Co
Hath beheld David coming up against
him he cursed him by his gods Dagon.
Baal and Astarte, showing that it was
not merely a battle between David and
Goliath, but between the true God and
false gods. David hastened to meet
Goliath. A stone from his sling smote
Goliath and he fell to the earth upon
his face. David went forth in the
name of the Lord of Hosts that all the
God in Israel.
3. The victory wv. 1863. Goliath
was killed and the Philstine army
routed. This victory is prophecy of
a greater one when the devil, the de-
fiant enemy of God, shall be broken
and his army put to fight.
u. David in Court (ts:1-16).
]. Saul jealous of David (vv. 1-9).
David went unto battle with Goliath
out of zeal for God and true religion,
not for personal glory; but it turned
out as always, that because he made
God first. God honorcd him. Hin
that honoreth me, will honor" Upon
David's return from the pursuit of the
Philistines he was met by triumphal
chorus of women from all the cities of
Israel, shouting praises unto him for
his victory over their enemies. This
was too much for Saul. This WAS bu'
the occasion which famed into n flame
the passion which fingered in Saul's
bosom.
.. Saul tries to kill David wv. 10.
~. This is an example of the awful
tragedy which may result If we harbor
envy and jealousy. Saul had prepared
n place in his heart for this evil spirit
TO dwell. When one gives himself up
to the indulgence Of his baser passions
che devil finds n place In his heart to
dwell.
3. David's wise conduct wv. 12-16).
Because Saul recognized that God hnd
departed from him and that David
must Increase while he must decrease.
he tried to get rid of David. He sent
him from him and made him captain
over his army. His envy even assumed
a role of cunning ond he offered his
DIN lighter to David MS a reward for
bravery In battle. Not that he cared
for David. hut that the Philistines
might kill him instead of doing 1t with
his own hands ". 1O. In spite of all
this. David acts discrectly. He wins
the favor of the people ana Is loved
nv the Lord Despite Snul's intrignes
David went from success to success.