June 1, 2025 Sermon Notes and Questions

June 1, 2025 Sermon Notes and Questions

Posted on May 29, 2025 Posted By: Jenni Nikolakakis Categories: Message Notes, Weekly Program

Kings of Israel-David

WK 3 – A Goliath Problem Part 2

1 Samuel 17:31-58

June 1, 2025

Justin Scarberry

 

Scripture references:

Luke 1:37, Matthew 27:24, 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:4, Genesis 1:27, Matthew 19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 6:12, 2 Samuel 21:22, Hebrews 12:6, Psalm 24:1, Romans 8:31, 1 John 2:3-6, Proverbs 3:5-6; Genesis 3:15, James 1:13-15

Context:

Goliath, a man who is estimated to be approx. ________ feet tall would come down into the valley daily to taunt the Israelites.  He is with the army of the ___________ an ancient enemy of the Israelites.

David was a _____________, one of the lowest jobs you could have at the time.  David could have went back into Isolation watching sheep but instead he chose to take on ___________ head on.

1 Peter 5:8

8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

James 4:4

4 You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

Enmity: ________________________

1 Corinthians 6:12 NKJV

12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

Some things in our lives that might not be helpful and may be taking away from our time with God __________________________________________________.

 

  • The Pastoral search committee has found a candidate.  They will be presented before the church in the coming weeks for a day of teaching and a vote.
  • Please continue to pray for God’s will to be done for this next phase of our church.

 

 

Church Wide BBQ

The wait is finally over!  Today is the day!  After service @ 365 Cabrillo Lane. (Sean/Kari’s house about 5 miles north of the church—same location as last years BBQ) Come on out!

Aces Baseball Faith & Family Night 

July 25th at 6:10 PM.  50 tickets are booked, more available if needed. Tickets are highly discounted at $24 for seats in the shade. Please let Paulette know if you are interested.   Includes a free cap, fireworks show and a great time of fellowship!

 

Zelle is up and running! 

Zelle is a digital option for giving your tithes or offerings to support the church to fulfill the Great Commission.

If you would prefer to give digitally:

Go to your bank app on your phone or computer.  Go to the payments section.  Go to the Zelle payment option. If available, scan the link below in the payment section that lists Zelle as an option.  There should be an icon asking to “scan the pay” or something similar.

Zelle Link (scan from your bank app)

Account email is:  accounting@thebridgespanishsprings.com for the Account “The Bridge Church Spanish Springs”.  As a security measure, your bank may want to send you a text to verify your first payment.

 

 

  1. Who are the first 3 God ordained kings of Israel?

  2. What are some things we have learned about David so far in our study?

  3. Read 1 Samuel 17:31-36, from a commonsense perspective, who would the world see as the clear-cut winner of this battle? What are some of the impossible situations that God has given you victory in?

  4. Read James 4:4, what does the word for enmity mean in the original language? What are some ways we can have a friendship with the world?

  5. Read 1 Samuel 17:37-39, why do you think Saul gave David his armor to wear? What are some things that are not sinful things that might weigh down our walk with Jesus?  How can we judge when something might be becoming a problem in our life?

  6. Read 1 Corinthians 6:12, what are some things that are not sinful but may start to consume too much of our time or become an addiction that takes away from our time with God?

  7. Read 1 Samuel 17:40-44, have you ever went into something over confident but God had a different plan for you? Why would Goliath be so confident?  How much does experience play part in God’s plan?

  8. Read 1 Samuel 17:45-47, in verse 47 it reads “the battle is the Lord’s”. Is that always the case?  Why or why not?

  9. Is there some Goliath battle in your life that you need to surrender to the Lord? It’s so easy to try and take it on in our own limited power and get burned out.  Reach out in prayer and surrender it to the Lord.

 

 

Luke 1:37 ESV

For nothing will be impossible with God.

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