The Life of David: From Shepherd to King: Part 2

Notes from Bible Study Aug 21, 24: 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath),

Exploring what is courage and where does it stem from

Short Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ez_RnnIKC-c

I am not enough, because I don’t value self 

Comparison is the thief of Joy

I am enough, I am worthy of love

memento mori - remember to die

I am human and I am above no one.

-------The idea that one side of the pocket watch represents David and the other Goliath--

Where does Courage stem from?

• A time where you did have courage

• A time where you didn’t have courage

• What made each moment different? Why did you have courage in one instance and not another? (share)

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• Reasons for Differences?

• Experience or Knowledge: You have more experience in one instance than another. You believe in yourself and your abilities.

• Support aka external encouragement

• Purpose: Life or Death, or just a simple motivator

• Resilience or Being Stubborn: The Strength to go against something you have failed at before
  

  What factors do you think gave David courage? (Experience) - He defeated Goliath with tools and skills he was familiar with and didn’t rely on items that were alien to him and that would reduce his courage. 

• (Purpose) - To win the war

• (Resilience) - 40 days of courage

• (Support) -God

Quote of the Day: “Adversity does not build character, it reveals it.” — James Lane Allen