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LESSON
(By REV. p. b. FlTZWATER. D. d.
Teacher of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute OF Chicago)
tCopyright 1920. Western Newspaper Cnion)
LESSON FOR JULY q
DAVID IN CAMP AND COURT.

LESSON TEXT Sam Tl-lS:l6.
GOLDEN TEXT-David behaved him
self wisely in all his ways; and the Lord
was with him.-I Sam. 1S:l+
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PRIMARY TOPIC-David and the Giant
JUNIOR TOPIC - The Shepherd Boy |
Conquers a Giant.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC |
Fighting the Good Fight.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Overthrowing Modern GOliaths.
I. David in Camp Il Samuel, ID.
While the armies stood cycling each
other for battle the Philistines, having
warrior among them of great
strength, sought TO decide the war by
a combat between two selected cham
pions. The nation whose champion
was slain was to be subject to the
other.
1. The champions wv. 4-3O. I'd
Goliath of the Philistines wv. AID.
Note his characteristics: (a) He was
| giant ". A.. Saul made no attempt
to meet this giant. Even Jonathan,
who had distinguished himself at
Michmash q Sam. 14), seems to have
lacked in courage. OBJ 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 a former ex-
perience when Samson, IsraePs giant,
| - mis- of
them. I'D He was defiant. He openly
defied the army of Israel-the people
Of the Most High. (e) He was scorn-
full. He treated the Israelites with the
utmost contempt.
(2) David the Israelite wv. 1850.
In the providence of God, David was
sent to the camp at a time to hear the
boasting of this proud and contempu'
BILE Philistine. His three eldest broth
ers were in the army and his father
sent him with some provisions foi
them as we'll as for the captain. While
talking with his brothers Goliath made
his appearance. The sight of lsraei'
cowardice and lack of zeal for Coz
prompted David to offer his service
He was not a blind enthusiast who dis
regarded the use Of means, but wa
careful to use means, and most partic
: ular as to what they should be. ii
n put aside the untried armor OF Sau
' knowing that Gods will for him wa
to use by faith that which he ha
-. thought insignificant.
u 2. The battle wv. 3S-4S). When CT
- hath beheld David coming up agains
him he cursed him by his gods Dagol
L. Baal and Astarte, showing that 1t wa
not merely battle between David an
Id Goliath. but between the true God an
vi false gods. David FASTENED to me'
Goliath. A stone from his sling smo
DIS Goliath and he fell to the earth upt
e his face. David went forth In q
ne name of the Lord of Hosts that all Il
en- earth might know that there was
God in Israel.
ne 8. The victory wv. 1859. Cola
en- was killed and the Philistine arm
ne routed. This victory is prophecy
It's a greater one when the devil, the q
nj. FAINT enemy of God, shall be brok
'ge and his army put to flight
us. n. David In Court (1a:1-16).
ties 1. Saul jealous Of David wv. j.
SIN David went unto battle with Cola
to ont of zeal for God and true religi'
18th not for personal glory; but 1t turn
ers out as always, that because ne ma
IA God first, God honored him. ii
ov- that bonoreth me, 1 will honor" VI
ted Dayid's return from the pursuit OF
Pa PhIlistines he was met by triumph
chorus of women from all the cities
on, Israel, shouting praises unto him
his victory over their enemies.
- was too much for Saul This was
the occasion which famed into ma
tho passion which fingered in Sa
bosom.
Q Saul tries to kill David (vv.
11I This is an example Of the aW
tragedy which may result If we mar
envy and jealousy. Saul mad prepa
a Mace In his heart for this evil So
nan. IN dwell. When one gives himself
rup. IN the indulgence of his baser passl
,rld. the devil finds place In MS near
for dwell.
INST 3. David's wise conduct wv. IL
his Because Saul recognized that God
,ung departed from him and that IN
in i must increase while he must deere
con. he tried to get rid Of David. He
hest MN from him and made him cap
hich over his army. His envy even assn
and a role of cunning and he onered
hose daughter to David as reward
solve bravery in battle. Not that ne c
nure for David, but that the Phiiis'
might kill him instead of doing II
his own hands ". I'D. In spite o
This. David acts discreetly. he
the favor of the people and Is
and nv the Lord. Despite Saurs intrl
Paul David went from success to sue
lie to He was going upward while Saul
Sam Going downward. The issue IN
Eng eases was the result OF per
ntry- choice.