God had prepared David for his encounter with Goliath. David had fought a lion and a bear while guarding his family’s sheep. He pointed to both these experiences as preparing him to face Goliath. In a way, the battle with Goliath was preparatory for what lay ahead for David. He would be called on to…
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“Give us a king” then people had demanded. If we rewind to 1 Samuel 8, we see the people coming to the prophet Samuel with what seemed like a reasonable demand on the surface. They wanted a king – someone to rule over them like the other nations had. We can certainly understand the demand;…
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On page 48 of the adult Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide, you will find the following questions that focus on the issue of what people trust for security: What does a believer lose by relying on a human authority more than Christ? How do we determine when we should rely on a human entity…
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Have you ever attended a sporting event and sat among people cheering for the other team? It’s an uncomfortable situation, but made even more difficult when those opposing fans start yelling insults toward your team – or you. You wear your team’s emblem with pride, and anger can quickly flare up when you feel that…
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One in 4 women of child-bearing age has had a miscarriage. I did not believe that statistic when I first heard it, so I verified it with my neighbor who is a doctor. He confirmed it. I still was not convinced, so I asked two more doctors. They both said the statistic may be conservative. Roughly…
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