1) When you read the description of Goliath, what do you think is most intimidating about him?

2) The temptation is to look at this text and think “If I can only be like David and have godly cour-age, I will overcome  my problems”. Why is that an unhelpful way to read this story?

3) How should you read this story instead? Sum it up in 1 or 2 sentences.

4) Why do you think the Israelites were so scared of Goliath? What does this say about their fo-cus as a nation?

5) How does keeping your eyes on Jesus help you deal with situations that seem impossible to overcome?

6) Why do you think David was willing to face Goliath, when no one else was?

7) What does the text tell us about how our past experiences equip us for future challenges?

8) In what ways does this story give us courage?

9) Pray and thank God that Jesus has already slain the bigger Goliath for you.