The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
TODAY,s BIBL E TALK
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1 4ne sof ycur men and let him come out faHd flint with me. If I kill him, then l you shall subnit to us: and if he kills me, then my side will surrender to One day. David was visiting his brothers in the army. Goliath. the tgiant, swaggered out in front of the lines just as he had done each day and called for some one to fight him. x, And David said, "Who is this man that brags and boasts and threatens the army of the living God? If no one else will 90, will. Some of, the.soldiera laughed al. the boy and others sremon. strateds dswftRs :him and tried to persuade hin. to stay out of danger. When he wo8fd not De, persuaded, they put the Kink sfmef and helmet on David and lgaye him a sword. <,
 Experience Counts
 {. T have had some experience with wolves and bears and lions that have attempted to carry away my sheep, but Ham not used to fighting with such weapons as sthese. Let me-fight in my Town way. The. boy WAS depending upon . quick eye. q clear head and sure I.sim to accomplish his purpose without going within reach of the giants spear.
 David took his shepherds staff in his hand as though that were tp be his weapon. His sling was in lis pocket. Then he went down to the brook and selected five smooth stones and started across the space between the two armies toward the gfant. Goliath looked down upon the youth. first in, a great guffaw of boisterous, derisive laughter. Tnnns ing then to wink at the admiring crowd behind him. he said so everyone could hear, T will give this boy to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field.'' | Dayid's reply was. You come with your sword and spear; come in flie name of the Lord, who fights the battles of Israel. Then, stopping short within | just good throwing distance, David swung his sling in three circles, and let drive. The stone struck the giant al most between the eyes and brought him sprawling to the ground like an ox. While the soldiers on both sides stood stunned and speechless in surprise. David ransforward, picked up the giant . own sword and finished the fight by cutting off Goliath's head. Hail To The Chief No wonder the men too old to be in the army and the women and children lined themselves along the road to throw flowers and. distfibutes gifts and sing of the victory which David had brought to the banners. of Israels army that day :5,s M < .s, 3;.$ ,ts.. V -.sss ssss
 Saul has slain his thousands.
 And David his ten thousands. "i. Poor. unhappy Saul had mo- room in his shrivelIed soul for joy or gratitude. He could hear only the shouts of the multitude as they praised the yaior and heroism. of David, his probable sue. cessor.,
 .Saurs envy grew into settled hate. To save his life, David was forced to leave home and live as a fugitive. For six or seven years he wandered from place to place to escape the wrath of Saul. who had determiAed to kill him. Six Hundred of Bayid's soldiers Joined him in. his hiding. This was dark time for the future. BHt his troubles were a part of his training
 Changing Scenes
 Then the next reel would throw upon the screen in quick succession many fulfilling Adventures and experiences of David, which constitute just so many sub plots in the dramatization of lis iife-story. There would appear the screening of incidents illustrating the great friendship which existed between David and Saul's s son, Jonothan.
 There would be incidents showing the unfolding of David,s kingiy character, Perhaps the best one;of these would be to show the incident when. three of Dayid's soldiers: who were with him in hiding. fought their way through. the Philistinex, who held the town of Beth lehem, which has been Dayid's home, to bring him a vessel of water from the spring where David had drunk during his childhood. When the. water was brought back to him he said This water was bought by the blood of brave men. I will not drink it 1; will pour it out as an offering to the Lord. It is sacred.r
 z; Then Ito further show the masnaIi. imotts spirit of the man. there would follow the incidents when David might have slain his pursuer, Saul. Instead, he cut off a part of Saul's robe at one time. and at another finding his enemy asleep. took his Spear and eahteenf away and refused his followers the permis- sion they bsgged, to sIay, him. s .s sss@ Next would follow the. scene where Dati3 Wasl made. king of the tribe of Judah, and seven years later king over all Of Israel N:.st x.
 Then would he, represented the re- .noval of the capital to Jerusalem.
 The picture having portrayed the fine appeatances the strength. bravery. loyalty, humbleness, gratitude and obedience of the remarkable character playing the title role, would logically conclude Mith scenes, illustrating his accomplish hlAents. These would include bis military campaigns and alliances bS which the adjoining nations were sub, cued then the organization of Israel into united and contented kingdom.
 Ills Influence Lives
 Dr. Hillis has we'll said: Great as were Dayid's achievements in the realm of commerce. and government. his in- Auenee is chiefly in the realm of re .hgionJ, through his songs. and psalms"
 Dr. Hugh Black has saitls Tthat 'tDavid's humility was the quality more ~ .,.l