Epic: Stories from the past for today. "The Giant"

Read I Samuel 17

“Can we please stop making David the hero of the story? He tried really hard not to be. It was God all the way!” ~Asil Treblig

To slay our giants…

1. We need a spiritual perspective. (vs.24-26,36)

• The world sees obstacles.

• God sees opportunities.

2. We need a practical faith. (vs.32-37)

• Rooted in personal experience.

• Rooted in God, not man.

3. We need a humble attitude. (vs.46,47)

• Focus on God’s glory, not our own.

• Why do you want your giant slayed?

GOING DEEPER

1. Remember a time when you faced a big giant in your life?

2. Did you conquer this giant right away, did it take a while, or are you still battling? What are/were your weapons?

3. How do we know when we cross the line from trusting God to trusting methods?

4. Read 1Samuel 18. What further insight can we gain into David and King Saul?

5. How are you fighting your battles now? Can you relate more to David or Saul? Why?

3 Things to Be in 2023

Read Colossians 3:1-14

“If you change a thought – you can change a feeling. If you change a feeling – you can change an action. If you change an action – you can change your life” ~Dr. Jeff Nevid

In 2023 let’s…

1. BE seeking things in Heaven.

• We have been raised with Christ.

• Our real life is with Christ.

2. BE slaying things on earth.

• Put to death your sensual sins.

• Put to death your social sins.

3. BE straight with one another.

• Act the way God has dressed you.

• See others the way God does.

GOING DEEPER

1. Remember a time when you were too focused on worldly concerns. Explain.

2. Read Ephesians 4:20-24. What does it mean to put off your old self and why should we do it?

3. Read Ephesians 4:25-32. How should someone who is created for righteousness and holiness act?

4. Read Ephesians 5:1-7. What further insight on how a Christian should behave and be can you see in these verses?

5. What things do you need to put on in your life, and what are a few things you need to take off?