New Mexico state record., 1920-07-02
IMPROVED uxlFeRn INTERNATIONAL
SUNlNSQlO0L
LESSON
by REV. 4. b. FITZWATER. D. D..
Teacher OF English Bible In the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicagol
Copyright. 1920. Western Newspsp per Union.
LESSON FOR JULY 4
DAVID IN CAMP AND COURT.

LESSON TEXT-I Sam. I:l-lS:16.
GOLDEN TEXT-David behaved him
self wisely in all his ways: and the Lord
Tas with him.-I Sam. ls;14.
ADDITIONAL MAIERiAL-I Sam, 19:
liz; Ephes 6l0-20.
PRIMARY TOPIC-David and the Giant
JUNIOR TOPIC = The shepherd Boy
SonQuers a Giant
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
Fighting the Good Fight.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
oYerthrowing Modern Goliaths.
While the armies stood cycling each
other for battle the Philistines, having
warrior among them of great
strength, sought to decide the war by
combat between two selected cham
pi0ns. The nation whose champion
was slain was to be subject to the
other.
l. The champions wv. 4-31). ID
Goliath Of the Philistines wv. AID.
Note his characteristics (a) He was a
giant ". ~. Saul made no attempt
to meet this giant. Even Jonathan.
who had distinguished himself at
Michmash Il Sam. 14), seems to have
lacked in courage. (b) He was filled
with cOnceit. His size his panOply of
war and his strength caused him to be-
lieve that no evil could befall him.
(c) He was bOastful. Likely his repu-
tatiOn reminded them of former ex-
perience when Samson, Israel's giant,
wrought such great mischief among
them. (d) He was defiant. He openly
defied the army of Israel-the people
of the Most High. (e) He was scorn'
ful. He treated the lsraeltes with the
utmost contempt.
(2) David the Israelite wv. 1887.
In the providence of God, David was
sent to the camp at time to hear the
boasting of this proud and contempti
BILE Philistine. His three eldest broth.
ers were in the army and his father
sent him with some provisions fol
them as well as for the captain. While
talking with his brothers Goliath made
his appearance. The sight of Israel's
cowardice and lack of zeal for Goo
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. Ht
put aside the untried armOr of Saul
knowing that Gods will for him was
TO use by faith that which he hat
thought insignificant.
2. The battle (vv. 3S-4s). When Go
Hath beheld David coming up agains
him he cursed him by his gods Dngon
Baal and Astarte, showing that 1t wal
not merely battle between David ant
Goliath, but between the true God ant
false gods. David fastened to NEE
Goliath. A stone from his sling smOt'
Goliath and he fell to the earth upoI
his face. David went forth in TIN
name of the Lord of Hosts that all thu
earth might know that there was ,
God In Israel.
3. The victory wv. 1859. Goliatl
was killed and the Philistine arm.
routed. This victory Is a prophecy o
greater one when the devil, the lie
fiant enemy of God, shall be broker
and his army put to flight.
~. David In Court (18:t-f6).
!. Saul Jealous of David (vv. 1-9)
David went unto battle with GOliatl
out of zeal for God and true religion
not for personal glory but ii turne'
out as always, that because he mad
God first, God honored him. "Hin
that hOnOreth me, I will honor" Upol
David's return from the pursuit of tn
Philstines he was met by "A triumphn
chorus of women from all the cities
Israel, shouting praises unto him TO
his victory over their enemies. Thi
was too much for Saul. This was bu
the occasion which famed into fam
the passion which fingered In Saul
bosom.
2. Saul tries to kill David (vv. IL
ID. This is an example Of the awfu
tragedy which may result II we hnrbo
envy and jealousy. Saul had prepare
n place In his heart for this evil spiri
TO dwell. when one gives himself u
TO the indulgence OF his baser passion
the devil finds place In his heart {
dwell.
3. Dayid's wise conduct ivy. 12-16)
Because Saul recognized that God ha
departed from him and that Davi
must Increase while he must decreas'
he tried to get rid Of David. He sen
him from him and made him capital
over his army. His envy even assume
a role of cunning and he offered hi
daughter to David as reward 10
bravery In battle. Not that he care
for David, but that the Philistine
might kill him instead Of doing 1t wit
his own hands ". ~. In spite Of a
this, David acts discreetly. He win
the favor of the people and Is love
nv the Lord. Despite Saul's intrigue
David went from success to success
He was going upward while Saul wa
going downward. The issue In bot
cAses was the result Of a persons
choice.
~ Hnanueror